BFI National Lottery Innovation Challenge Fund. Funding for innovative audience-facing screen activity (BFI). Apply by 9 April.
Challenge Call 6 – In Our Hands
Funding available: up to £400,000.
Exploring the impacts of providing independent filmmakers with access to new technologies.
Who can apply
Not-for-profit organisations centrally managed in the UK. Collaborations of more than one organisation are eligible to apply, including “for-profit” and “not-for-profit” organisations, as long as the lead organisation is “not-for-profit”.
When you can apply
The deadline for applications is midnight on Thursday 9 April. Awards are expected to be made in August 2026.
You need to read the funding guidelines before you apply. The application link is included in the guidelines.
If you have any questions about the fund, email innovationchallengefund@bfi.org.uk
How to apply
You need to read the funding guidelines before you apply. The application link is included in the guidelines.
If you have any questions about the fund, email innovationchallengefund@bfi.org.uk
Get help with your application
We are committed to making our funding accessible to all. You can get help if you need support to apply for funding.
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