Funding Opportunities | Society of Bookbinders

Maureen Duke Educational Award £2000 granted by the Norie Trust and Society of Bookbinders to allow a professional bookbinder to gain further training

External Funding Opportunities

QEST – grants between £5,000 – £18,000 for makers demonstrating excellence in British Craft. Various deadlines throughout the year

https://www.qest.org.uk/

Heritage Craft Association – various grants for makers practising endangered crafts. Usually opens around February

https://heritagecrafts.org.uk/

The Printing Charity Print Futures Award – Grants for people aged 18 – 30 to get training. Opens early each year

https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/education-and-partnerships/print-futures-awards/

The Princes Trust – small grants between £175 – £250 for young people 18-30 starting up a business or seeking training

https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/get-funding-train-learn

Creative Scotland – open funding available for sustained large projects that involve creative practice and engage the community
https://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes

The Book Trade Charity – grant of up to £1500 for those related to the book trade. Could be for training, equipment cost, rent

http://www.btbs.org/

Maureen Duke Award – £2000 granted by the Society of Bookbinders to allow a professional bookbinder to gain further trianing

https://www.societyofbookbinders.com/education/maureen-duke-educational-award/

Designer Bookbinders Bursary – granted to members of DB to attend masterclasses. Email the secretary for an application form and more information