Getting Free (??) Money 1

It was suggested to me to take a look at a possible grant for the upcoming Denmark iron smelt symposium trip. First suggestion was to take a look at Ontario Crafts Council:

http://craft.on.ca/Programs/Awards#Awards_in_Support_of_Craft

The main wrinkle here is the associated cost. To be able to apply for any of the possible grants, as an established artist, you have to be a member at what is called the 'Craft Professional' level, which costs $130 a year.

http://craft.on.ca/Join/Individual_And_Organization_Memberships_#professional

Looking over the list of possible awards, about half are restricted to students or just those just starting a professional level workshop. (Note that there are a fair number of start up grants for those in that situation.) About a quarter of the grants are related to specific media types. Of what remains, only the following could apply to forged work, much less iron smelting:

Ontario Crafts Council Scholarship
Number of awards given: 1
Value of award: $1000
Application requirements: Standard application plus a study plan of 100 words or less.
Description: The Ontario Crafts Council Scholarship is awarded to a craftsperson for further study in their respective discipline.

Helen Frances Gregor Scholarship
Number of awards given: 1
Value of award: $500
Application requirements: Standard application plus a study/ development plan of 100 words or less.
Description: Established by family, friends and colleagues, this scholarship for $500 celebrates the life of Helen Frances Gregor, an internationally renowned textile artist and teacher. It is awarded annually to provide funds for a fibre artist to pursue further study or further development of their body of work.

Tommia Vaughan-Jones Award for Excellence in Metal Arts
Number of awards given: 1
Value of award: $1000
Application requirements: Standard application
Description: Tommia Vaughan-Jones established a trust, administered by the Crafts Council Volunteer Committee, for an annual award in metal arts.