Training bursary for Black and ethnically diverse makers

This training bursary is targeted at Black and ethnically diverse makers, as this is an under-represented group in heritage crafts. It is sponsored by the City & Guilds Foundation and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate craftspeople.

Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a heritage craft or to further develop your skills. 

It is still the case that the UK craft sector does not accurately reflect the diversity of the UK as a whole and, for this reason, we are taking positive action to target this grant at Black and ethnically diverse groups who are currently under-represented in the craft sector.

We believe that the value of our craft heritage comes from the diversity of skills and traditions across all of our communities, wherever they originated and whenever they were brought here. We want everyone to feel included in Heritage Crafts and our work, no matter how long they have called this country home or what their background may be.

What can this grant be used for?

There are a number of routes to learning a craft skill. Applicants can apply for a grant for any amount up to £4,000 which can cover or contribute towards:

• the costs of training with a craftsperson;

• the costs of attending a specialist training course;

• the costs of attending an accredited training course;

• undertaking a self-directed programme of training with one or more craftspeople;

The bursary cannot be used for:

• exhibitions or other awareness-raising activities;

• writing publications or books;

• general living expenses;

• marketing activities, website development etc.

• buying specialist tools or materials;

• buying books and study materials.

For more details and application, follow the link here