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 funding round

€1 million has been allocated for the Community Media Scheme (CMS) in 2026 thanks to funding allocated by the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’ Donovan, TD.

  • Read about the launch of the Community Media Scheme
  • To find out more about the Scheme or learn about making an application, please visit our Community Media Scheme Industry page.