The York Consortium for Craft and Conservation has opened the application round for 2026 Bursaries, which closes on Monday 16 March.
York Consortium for Craft and Conservation writes:
Applicants connected with Yorkshire, the northern region and Scotland are particularly welcome – whether you are from here, based here, working or studying here. We support applicants that make a strong case for how our funding will help make a real difference to their futures.
Bursaries of up to £2000 are available to assist an individual craftsperson or conservator to train or extend their skills and/or knowledge; and
Bursaries of up to £3000 to assist established businesses and organisations and experts in the heritage field to support an employee or a group of employees to develop specific skills and expertise.
The Mountain Bothies Association is now a sponsor of our Bursary Programme. MBA aim to support skills development in stonemasonry, lime mortars, renders, harling, and roofing—crucial for maintaining Scotland’s remote mountain bothies. If this opportunity resonates with you, don’t miss the chance to apply for a bursary before the closing date!
Awards can be taken up from July 2026 onwards, and will be formally announced and presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Consortium in York (details available later in the year). Please ensure that you have read the Guidance Notes for Applicants and Terms and Conditions before completing your application. For more information, please email info@conservationyork.org.uk.
