Training bursary for Army veterans - Heritage Crafts
This training bursary is targeted at British Army veterans. It is funded by ABF The Soldier’s Charity and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate craftspeople.
The need for gainful employment utilising a range of practical skills gained through military service is well-documented, along with the mental wellbeing benefits of such employment.
You could be just starting out on your journey in craft or at the point where you want to turn a hobby into a career, or you could already be a maker who is looking to further develop your heritage craft skills.
Applicants will be selected based on the quality of the training provided and the likelihood of continuation and gainful employment. The training will be overseen by relevant tutors or trainers as nominated by the successful candidate and approved by Heritage Crafts assessors. This can include either accredited courses or informal learning identified by the applicant, and the quality of the training will be verified by Heritage Crafts staff before any funding is awarded.
Successful applicants will be asked to commit at least £500 towards to the cost of their training in order to demonstrate the required level of commitment, and this will be verified with the nominated training provider.
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 cost of specialist tools or materials, books or study materials (no more than 25% of total budget).
The bursary cannot be used for general living expenses, research, promotional activities or anything else.
For more details and application, follow the link here