“The BFI Doc Society Features Development and RAD funds are now open for applications through 5 August 2026, 1 PM BST. They can support the early research or shooting development of feature-length non-fiction cinema by UK-based and British-citizen directors, prioritising plurality of voice and form, and backing creative risk at the earliest stages.”

• First 2026 round opens June 24; closes August 5
• Second 2026 round opens November 9; closes December 21