Category: Media development
Applications invited for new Community Media Scheme
Coimisiún na Meán has today (23.07.2026) opened applications for the Community Media Scheme. The Scheme aims to support a sustainable, inclusive and participative community media sector that delivers social benefit for communities across Ireland. The Community Media Scheme is open to existing licenced community television and radio broadcasters across Ireland. Funding can be provided for […]
€697k awarded to community broadcasters in latest Sound & Vision round
Coimisiún na Meán has today (21.07.2026) announced funding of almost €700k for a diverse range of new community broadcasting projects under the latest Social Benefit round of the Sound & Vision scheme. The Social Benefit Round supports community broadcasters in delivering initiatives that create positive social impact through programming, training and education initiatives. These projects […]
Consultations Media development
Consultation opens on Community Media Scheme
Today (09.06.2025) we have opened a stakeholder consultation on a funding initiative to support community media. We are committed to ensuring a thriving, diverse, safe online and media landscape. This means having a mix of different voices, opinions, sources of news and protecting children and all of us from harmful content. Further to our Media Funding […]
Sound & Vision – Round 61 now open
Round 61 of the Sound & Vision Broadcasting Funding Scheme is now open. We welcome funding applications from independent producers and broadcasters, to support the production of high-quality broadcast content that reflects Irish culture, heritage, language and diversity, including content in the Irish language. The relevant guides and application forms for this round are available on www.cnamonline.ie. All applications must be submitted via our online portal by 12 noon on Thursday 16 July 2026. Decisions can be […]
New Media Skills and Development Fund to support fact-checking launched
Coimisiún na Meán has today (04.06.2026) issued a call for applications for funding to develop and provide training in fact-checking, pre-bunking, and de-bunking. The training, for development in 2026, will target graduate, early career and mid-career journalists and media professionals working in news and current affairs. This training could include expertise in pre-bunking training; warning […]
Funding awarded to new Media Literacy & Countering Disinformation projects
Coimisiún na Meán has today (28.05.2026) announced the awarding of over €250,000 in funding to support Media Literacy and Countering Disinformation projects in 2026. In total, over €268,000 has been awarded for three projects, by the ESRI, the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) and the DCU FuJo/EDMO Ireland. The objective of this funding is to […]
‘Shared Island, Shared Stories’ call for applications issued
Coimisiún na Meán is today (21.05.2026) calling for applications for the first ‘Shared Island Shared Stories’ funding round. The funding round, operated under An Coimisiún’s Sound & Vision Scheme and part of the Shared Island Media Fund, is for broadcasters and independent producers and will support the creation of high-quality programming for television and radio […]
Round 2 of News Reporting Scheme now open
Round 2 of our News Reporting Scheme opens today (22.04.2026). This content-focused journalism scheme was established to support and enhance reporting on news matters that are not substantially provided for at present, or are at risk of under-provision. This is the second iteration of the Scheme, which is a contestable fund. Applications may be submitted by media service providers of news and current affairs, who must be regulated entities […]
€6.4m awarded in latest round of Sound & Vision funding
Coimisiún na Meán has today (14.04.2026) announced almost €6.4 million in funding for a wide range of new radio and TV productions as part of the latest round of the Sound & Vision scheme. Round 58 will support and promote new and culturally significant programmes for Irish audiences, including in the Irish language, for broadcast […]
Sound & Vision 4 – Upcoming funding rounds announced
Coimisiún na Meán has announced details of upcoming funding rounds under the Sound & Vision 4 Scheme. The new ‘Shared Island Shared Stories’ funding round will fund programming that supports a shared future, promotes cultural exchange and celebrates the diverse heritage of the island. More information about the requirements and criteria for this round will be announced soon. Please note: Information for each […]