Coimisiún na Meán has today opened applications for the new News & Current Affairs Independent Commercial Television Scheme.
The Scheme will support public service content in audio-visual programme formats that inform and educate viewers, and empower a democratic society.
€3 million has been allocated for the News & Current Affairs Independent Commercial Television Scheme in 2025 thanks to funding allocated by the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, TD.
We welcome funding applications from eligible television programme service contractors.
Prospective applicants can access the relevant guides and forms and make an application via www.cnamonline.ie.
There will also be a webinar for prospective eligible applicants. You can request to register by emailing [email protected].
This round closes at 12 noon Tuesday, 9 December 2025.