News & Current Affairs Commercial TV
The News & Current Affairs Independent Commercial Television Scheme will support public service content in audio-visual programme format that informs and educates viewers, and that empowers a democratic society.
The objectives of the Scheme are as follows:
- Enhance Plurality and Diversity of Content: Offer independent commercial television the opportunity to enhance its capacity to deliver additional high-quality public service content that augments the public’s understanding of public affairs matters and enhances both the range of sources and the diversity of public service content for audiences, including in the Irish language.
- Safeguarding and Enhancing Democracy: Provide independent commercial television the opportunity to focus resources on tackling issues critical to, and supportive of, a healthy democracy, including public affairs and disinformation/misinformation. It offers support to facilitate the increase in the availability of high-quality, trusted public service content that informs and educates viewers, so they know about key issues and events that impact their lives and enhances public discourse.
Current funding rounds
| Opening Date | Closing Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 11.11.2025 | 09.12.2025 | Open |
How to apply
All applications must be submitted via our portal: www.cnamonline.ie. A Guide for Applicants and Application Form can also be found on the portal.
More information
Queries about the Scheme can be sent to [email protected]