Journalism schemes
The Journalism Schemes provide funding to supplement and enhance coverage of local authorities and district and circuit court hearings, and news reporting that is under-provided for or at risk of under-provision.
Expressions of interest for expert assessors
Coimisiún na Meán is seeking, on an ongoing basis, to engage suitably experienced candidates to act as Expert Assessors to assess grant applications for the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme (LDRS) and Courts Reporting Scheme (CRS), and for the upcoming Digital Transformation and News Reporting Schemes.
News Reporting Scheme
The key objective of this Scheme is to support and enhance the vital role of media service providers in reporting on news matters that are not substantially provided for at present, or are at risk of under-provision.
Status: Funding offers announced.
Local Democracy Reporting Scheme
The key objective of this Scheme is to ensure that local media contains quality reporting on public institutions and authorities, where issues of importance to citizens are considered.
Status: Funding offers announced.
Courts Reporting Scheme
The key objective of this Scheme is to support and enhance the vital role of media service providers in reporting by skilled journalists on court proceedings at a local and regional level.
Status: Funding offers announced.
Current funding rounds
A total of €10 million was available under the Journalism Schemes in 2025 thanks to funding allocated by the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, TD. This funding covers the grants and the administration costs of the schemes.
Recent funding decisions:
- Round 1: €5.7m awarded
- Round 1 NRS; Round 2 LDRS & CRS – €15 million in funding for Irish media sector | View funding offers
More information
- Journalism Schemes Industry page
- FAQs
- Queries relating to the Scheme can be sent to [email protected]
- Check out the Journalism Schemes’ Portal to access content funded by the Journalism Schemes.