BFI Skills and Career Development Funding

BFI
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The BFI provides funding for organisations working in the screen sector. This includes film, TV, and digital media businesses. You can get money to build skills and develop your workforce. The funding helps organisations that are just starting out or want to grow their business. It also supports training and development activities. The exact amount of funding is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You need to be delivering skills or workforce development in the screen industry to apply.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must deliver skills and workforce development in screen sector
Who is this for?

This is for organisations working in the screen sector, including film, TV, and digital media. You could be a startup, growing business, or training provider. You must be delivering skills and workforce development activities in the screen industry.

Regions

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Funding for those starting out in their career, growing their business or delivering skills and workforce development activity. Supports building skills and experience in the screen sector.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026