Category: Media development
€10 million in funding support for journalism announced
Coimisiún na Meán has today (15.08.2025) opened three new rounds of journalism funding schemes including a new scheme for news reporting. Funds of €4 million will be made available under the News Reporting Scheme for the creation of public interest content on a platform neutral basis. News matters which are not substantially provided for at […]
Digital Transformation Scheme open for stakeholder consultation
Submissions are invited from stakeholders on our new Digital Transformation Scheme, worth approximately €3 million. This pilot project follows recommendations by the Future of Media Commission, to ‘develop a scheme to provide support to media organisations in need of help to innovate and transition to the digital information environment’. The Scheme will provide funding to support […]
Coimisiún na Meán / Trinity School of Law Essay Prize 2025
In partnership with the Trinity College School of Law, Coimisiún na Meán is publishing an essay on the topic of EU media regulation prepared by the top student taking the module EU Media Regulation as part of the postgraduate LL.M programme in Trinity College. This initiative is designed to promote public debate about media policy […]
Almost €750,000 funding announced for community broadcasters
Coimisiún na Meán has today (20.06.25) announced the awarding of almost €750,000 to 19 community radio and television stations in the most recent round of the Sound & Vision scheme. This round aims to assist organisations and projects that provide a social benefit – through programming, training and education initiatives, and employment opportunities – to […]
Round 56 of Sound & Vision Scheme now open
Coimisiún na Meán has today (08.04.25) opened Round 56 of the Sound & Vision Broadcasting Funding Scheme. An Coimisiún welcomes funding applications from broadcasters and independent producers to support the production of high-quality broadcast content that reflects Irish culture, heritage, language and diversity, including content in the Irish language. Prospective applicants can access the relevant […]
€7m awarded under latest Sound & Vision round
Funding allocated to 25 TV and 59 radio productions Coimisiún na Meán has today (18.03.2025) announced €7.1 million in funding to support broadcasters and independent producers around the country. Funding from round 55 of the Sound & Vision Scheme has been awarded to 84 TV and radio projects, including documentaries, dramas and animations, as well […]
Half a million euro awarded for Media Sector training initiatives
Coimisiún na Meán has today (06.03.2025) awarded €550,000 to deliver training and development initiatives for the Media Sector in Ireland. Coimisiún na Meán’s Sectoral Learning and Development Programme assists organisations to undertake training, learning and development activities that support the broadcasting and audiovisual industries, and helps realise An Coimisiún’s aim of ensuring a thriving, diverse, […]
€5.7m awarded under new Journalism Schemes
Over 100 new or enhanced journalist roles to be filled under Local Democracy and Courts Reporting Schemes Nearly €5.7 million allocated to news outlets across Ireland to support high-quality independent journalism Coimisiún na Meán has today (06.02.25) announced the awarding of €5.7 million to news outlets across Ireland under their new Journalism Schemes. The Journalism […]
Sound & Vision 4 – Upcoming funding round announced
Coimisiún na Meán has announced details of an upcoming funding round under the Sound & Vision 4 Scheme. Round 56 – Sound & Vision ‘Open’ Round Round 56 will open on 8 April for broadcasters and independent producers to support the production of culturally valuable broadcast content, including content in the Irish language. This round closes […]
€336k Sponsorship Scheme funding awarded to 32 successful applicants
32 successful applications include festivals supporting animation, film and television, seminars and conferences, and awards recognising journalism and the creativity of Ireland’s audiovisual and broadcasting industries Coimisiún na Méan has today (16.01.25) awarded over €335,000 to 32 applicants across Ireland for media sector events and activities in 2025. Under the Scheme, sponsorship can be sought […]