Grant News
Screen Scotland has announced a new round of its National Lottery Film Festival and Screening Programme Fund, offering grants of £15,000 to £45,000 to organisations delivering film festivals and public screening programmes in Scotland. The fund aims to expand the reach, impact and diversity of screen culture, particularly for underserved and underrepresented audiences. Screen Scotland is the national body supporting the development of Scotland’s screen sector.
Funding can support programming, staff, training, audience research, outreach, accessibility, venue and equipment hire, marketing, community engagement and organisational development. At least 30% of project budgets should come from other sources.
Key points:
- Applicants must be incorporated organisations based in Scotland, with relevant film screening experience.
- In-person activity must take place in Scotland and primarily benefit Scottish audiences.
- Grants: £15,000 to £45,000.
- Two-year Development Funding is available to eligible established programmes.
- Applicants must apply to the BFI Diversity Standards before submitting.
Activity must take place between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027, or to 31 August 2028 for Development Funding.
The next deadline is midnight on 12 November 2026, although the fund may close earlier if fully allocated.
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