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The Radcliffe Trust is currently accepting applications for its Heritage and Crafts Scheme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Radcliffe Trust offers grants to organizations that develop, preserve, and advance the UK’s heritage and crafts skills. The scheme emphasizes high-quality training, conservation, and capacity-building projects that support future generations of craftspeople and contribute to cultural sustainability.
Typical grant range: £2,500–£7,500
Multi-year funding is rare and awarded only under exceptional circumstances
Applications can include photographs; brochures or CVs may be requested later
Must be a UK charity, nonprofit, or recognized organization
Applications must be tied to a specific project, not general operating or endowment requests
Training organizations may apply for bursaries or fees
Must not apply as individuals
A one-year gap is required after receiving a grant
Organizations funded for three consecutive years must take a one-year break
Projects must not have already started
Ineligible Applicants or Projects
Mainstream schools
Nature conservation, land management, and garden projects
Capital costs or core operating costs
Projects focused only on equipment or materials
Primarily therapeutic or social projects
Conceptual art
Conference-related costs
Endowment requests
Church of England churches (must apply through the Church Buildings Council)
Step-by-Step Process
Confirm Eligibility
Ensure your organization and project fall within the scheme’s scope and exclusions.
Develop a Clear Project Proposal
Define objectives, outcomes, beneficiaries, and how the project strengthens heritage or craft skills.
Prepare Supporting Materials
Include photographs if they clarify the project. Keep additional documents ready.
Submit Through the Organization
Applications must be made by a recognized entity, not an individual.
Observe Reapplication Rules
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in the next round
Successful applicants must wait 12 months or project completion
Three consecutive years of support requires a one-year break
Await Assessment
Additional documentation may be requested during review.
