Access Funding Scheme for High-end TV Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Crew 2026
Following the success of the 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 16th 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 an activity such as training or driving lessons, it 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. 
You can create or log into your account from the ScreenSkills website. Once you’re logged in, you can click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page to go to the Google Form. 
You can apply by doing any of the following:
•	Fill out the Google 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. 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. You should email TripleC by 19th 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.  
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday January 16th 2026.
We will aim to let you know our decision by the middle of February 2026.