Fabric Fund
The Fabric programme supports work that removes barriers for screen audiences, ensuring accessible and affordable cinema is available to those who live in rural, remote, and island areas. It aims to develop film exhibition in rural areas and underserved areas of Scotland, recognising the strength of building local networks.
The Fabric Fund presents an opportunity to undertake a longer-term project to support the development of these networks in rural and underserved areas.
What funding is available?
Film Hub Scotland members can submit proposals between £5,000 and £20,000 per year for 2026-29, up to a maximum of £60,000 across three years. You may apply for one, two, or three years of funding as suits your organisation.
Proposals are preferred from organisations who are able to undertake a three-year programme to develop audiences in their identified area, with ambitions to continue after 2029. However, we will also consider proposals for shorter projects in new areas where cinema audiences are under-served by existing provision.
We will accept joint proposals, as long as there is a clear delivery structure and a lead applicant.
Key dates
Fund opens: 9 March 2026
Deadline: 30 March 2026 (if you cannot meet this deadline comfortably, please let us know).
How to apply
Please read the Fabric Guidelines in the downloads section below before applying. If you have never applied for Fabric Funding please contact us to arrange a meeting to discuss your proposal and the area you plan to work across.
Complete your application form here. You can save the form and return to it later.