British Film Institute Grants
The British Film Institute distributes National Lottery funding for film and the moving image across the UK, alongside government money for specific schemes. Its funds cover development and production, audiences and education, and international work, each with its own rules. Production funding generally expects a project already in development rather than an idea.
British Film Institute has 5 open funds listed here, with the next deadline on 1 April 2028.
Checked daily. Last updated 5 August 2026.
No published award history for British Film Institute. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
What British Film Institute funds
Counted across the 5 open funds on this page.
UK Global Screen Fund: International Distribution (P&A Support)
British Film Institute
The UK Global Screen Fund supports UK films in reaching international audiences. It offers up to £100,000 for international distribution costs, including prints and advertising (P&A). The fund is open
See all 2 rounds of UK Global Screen FundProgrammes British Film Institute runs in rounds
Miss one round of these and there is another.
Where this funding goes
Frequently asked questions about British Film Institute funding
How many British Film Institute grants are open right now?+
5 grants from British Film Institute are open on GrantMatch today. The list is checked daily.
When is the next British Film Institute deadline?+
The nearest deadline is 1 April 2028, and the furthest is 1 April 2029. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.
How do I apply for British Film Institute funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the British Film Institute application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.