Community Media Scheme

The Community Media Scheme (CMS) provides funding to strengthen the social benefit contribution of the community media sector.

The key objective of this Scheme is to support a sustainable, inclusive and participative community media sector that delivers social benefit and fosters active citizenship.

Current and upcoming funding rounds

The current round of the Community Media Scheme (CMS) is Round 1. This funding round is now closed to applications.

Funding RoundRound FormatOpening DateClosing DateFunding Offers Expected
1Community Media Scheme (CMS)23 July 202620 August 202608 October 2026

Recent funding decisions

Read about the outcomes of our most recent funding round:

How to apply

A Guide for Applicants is published for each funding round.  All applications need to be submitted via our portal.

More information

Queries about the scheme can be sent to [email protected]