Access Funding Scheme for High-end TV Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Crew 2026

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Following the success of our 2024/25 bursary scheme, TripleC is running a second bursary funding scheme for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent (DDN) crew on behalf of ScreenSkills supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

There will be one round of awards. These will be made in February and March 2026. The application deadline is January 16 2026.

Who it's for

Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent off-screen freelance crew currently working in or aiming to return to working in high-end TV (HETV). This includes writers, directors and producers.

What it covers

Funding should be used to remove access barriers which stop you from progressing or returning to work in HETV.

Due to the wide range of barriers, we are open to what can be funded. Examples might include training, aids, accommodation, travel, driving lessons, childcare, support to apply to Access to Work, software and equipment. But there may be other things you need.

Priority will be given to adjustments or equipment that would not be funded by Access to Work, either because they would not meet their criteria or it would take too long to get the funding.

You can apply for between £100 and £1,000 (including VAT). We can fund up to 100% of the cost, so you may not have to contribute.

We will pay 80% of the bursary up front, and 20% on production of a receipt confirming spend. All bursary spend should take place by the end of March 2026. Where expenditure relates to eg training or driving lessons etc, that activity should be completed within 6 months of the award.

What can’t be funded?

We cannot fund academic courses for universities or colleges.

How to apply

To apply for a bursary you must create (or already have) a ScreenSkills account. 

Click here to create or log in to your ScreenSkills account. Once you’re logged in and have an account, you can click the 'Apply Now' button on the top right of this page for the application page on Google Form. You can also click the button here.

You can apply by doing one of the following:

• Fill out our web form 
• Email your answers to the questions below
• Email an audio or video file with your answers to the questions below

We welcome applications in English or BSL.

If you want to email your application then please tell us:

1. Your Name
2. Address
3. Email Address
4. Phone Number
5. Confirm you are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent
6. Confirm you are happy for TripleC to share your details with ScreenSkills and the decision panel
7. Your current job role / job area
8. Please let us know up to 3 credits that you have (tell us what the credit is for and the year you gained it)
9. What is your access barrier? (we suggest up to 300 words) Please tell us about your lived experience / current situation.
10. How will you use the funding? (we suggest up to 300 words) Please tell us what you will spend the bursary on and how it will support your access. As a reminder, you can apply for between £100 and £1,000.
11. How much will it cost? Please include a breakdown if appropriate.
12. Please also send us your up-to-date CV. If you don’t have a full CV please send a brief summary of your career.

If you would like to apply via email, please send your application to applications.triplec@gmail.com with ACCESS FUND 2026 as the subject.

Access support to make your application is available. You should contact TripleC by 19 December 2025 to request access support. This is because the staff finish for Christmas then and there will not be anyone to deal with these requests afterwards. If you need a support worker or BSL interpreter, you will need to find/source them yourself. We will pay for a maximum of half a day of support for you to make your application. 

If you need to use access support, please first email the expected cost to TripleC here. We will confirm whether we will fund this support within 3 working days. If you think you will require support please apply for this as soon as you can. 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 16 January 2026. We will aim to let you know our decision by the middle of February 2026.

An online drop-in session is happening on Tuesday 13th January 2026, 14:00 - 15:00 for anyone who is thinking of applying to the TripleC/ScreenSkills Bursary fund. It's an opportunity to come and ask your questions. You can join the drop-in session here.

There's no need to book - just drop in. The session will have live captions plus a BSL interpreter. The session takes place on Zoom, and the link is below. The drop in will be in meeting format - you will have the option to have your camera on or off.

 

Contact information

Email: applications.triplec@gmail.com