What is the Schools Screen Education Fund?
The Schools Screen Education Fund designed to support delivery of enhanced bring film and screen education activity in schools. The fund is exclusively available to Early Years, Primary or Secondary Schools in Scotland. Applications should align with the fund's key priorities:
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Support the development and growth of film and screen education in schools across Scotland, through projects developed by schools.
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Support professional development so teachers and educators can confidently deliver film and screen education.
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Promoting the value and benefit of screen education to students, teachers, and communities.
The fund is designed for innovative projects that will strengthen and grow film and screen education in schools.
Find out more about Screen Scotland’s vision in our Strategy to 2030/31.
Who can apply?
Early Years, Primary or Secondary Schools in Scotland whose proposed activities meet the fund criteria.
If you are not a school but are seeking funding to deliver projects that provide new or develop existing screen education opportunities, please instead consider applying to our Screen Education Fund.
How much can I apply for?
The minimum lower limit for applications is £500 per project. The maximum upper limit is £5,000 per project.
What can the funds be used for?
Funding can be used to support a range of costs in planning and delivering your project, such as:
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Programme delivery
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Specialist screen education practitioners
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Training and professional development
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Safeguarding costs related to your project
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Showcase costs
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Access costs (for more information visit Creative Scotland's website).
Please see the Schools Screen Education Fund Guidance for full information.
How to apply
Applications should be made through the Schools Screen Education Fund application form, available below, and submitted by email to [email protected].
Before applying, all applicants must ensure they have read these fund guidelines and the application form in full.
If you cannot access the internet to make an application, or need additional support, contact our Enquiries Service by emailing [email protected]
If you have any questions about the fund or its processes that are not addressed within the guidance or application form, please contact Screen Scotland’s Education Team - with Screen Education Fund Query in the subject line - by emailing [email protected]