Funding is available to support broadcast content development and production in any genre in Scotland.

The fund encourages the:

• development of new projects
• scaling-up of already successful activities
• production of commissioned programmes

There are 2 routes to funding: 

• Broadcast Content Development Funding – supports the development costs of a single project (usually with a grant of between £10,000 and £50,000) or a slate of projects (with a grant of up to £100,000)
• Broadcast Content Production Funding – supports the production costs of a single one-off programme or series, usually with a grant of between £100,000 and £500,000

The fund will prioritise projects that have the potential to:

• generate lasting benefits
• build companies of scale
• reflect and promote Scottish culture, creativity and diversity
• offer significant opportunities to people who are currently under-represented in the screen sector

The fund accepts applications for all genres of broadcast content, including factual and scripted programming, where there is a clear and demonstrable need for public funding.

Yes, if you are one of the following:

• a Scottish production company that's headquartered or has a substantial base in Scotland, with an established track record in broadcast production
• a start-up production company headquartered in Scotland with an experienced management team who have previously held senior positions in an established production company or broadcaster
• a non-Scottish production company that's established in an EU/EEA state, with a permanent branch or agency in Scotland and an established track record in broadcast production
• a co-producing company based outside the EU/EEA with an established track record in broadcast production, that are co-producing with a Scottish production company

It is free to apply.

TV production companies that have a substantial base in Scotland or are involved in a co-production with a Scottish production company.

You'll get a decision on development applications within 6 weeks, and on production applications within 12 weeks.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with no deadlines. 

You cannot apply for a project that has already started, so you must apply early enough that you'll get a decision on your application before your project begins. This means you should:

• submit development applications at least 6 weeks before the proposed project start date
• submit production applications at least 12 weeks before the proposed project start date

"Broadcast content" means a single or series of audiovisual works intended for commercial distribution to a dispersed audience through any electronic mass communication medium. This includes but is not limited to television broadcast, digital broadcast and streaming platforms in a one-to-many model.

This fund will not normally support the development or production of a single or series of audiovisual works intended for self-distribution, such as a web series.

Visit the Screen Scotland website for more information and to download an application form.