Documentary Development Funding (2026)
The documentary funding that supports films in development — the fund types built for this stage, global and regional.
89 verified funds · 9 open with a live deadline right now · updated 21 Jul 2026 · each checked against its official source
A few well-known ones, for orientation:
IDFA (Amsterdam)
IDFA Forum
OPEN — closes 23 Jul 2026
DevelopmentProduction
Award amount, full eligibility & how to apply → in the Vault
Screen Ireland / Fís Éireann
First Stage Documentary Development
OPEN — closes 7 Sept 2026
Development
Award amount, full eligibility & how to apply → in the Vault
BFI Doc Society Fund
Features & development strands
OPEN — see current call
DevelopmentProduction
Award amount, full eligibility & how to apply → in the Vault
Screen Scotland
Film Development & Production Fund (doc eligible)
ROLLING — apply anytime
DevelopmentProduction
Award amount, full eligibility & how to apply → in the Vault
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Those are a few household names. 85 more funds fit — and you can't see them here. Each one — with its award amount, eligibility, required materials and live deadline — is filtered to your film inside the Vault, including the specialised programmes most lists never mention.