Digital Transformation Scheme
The Digital Transformation Scheme (DTS) provides funding to support media organisations to innovate and transition to the digital information environment. The scheme has been established following a recommendation from the Report of the Future of Media Commission (FoMC).
The key objective of this Scheme is to support Public Service Content Providers to progress to sustainable digital models ensuring the long-term viability of independent, trustworthy, accessible and diverse high-quality public service content.
Current and upcoming funding rounds
The current round of the Digital Transformation Scheme (DTS) is Round 1.
Status: Applications open
| Funding Round # | Round Theme/Format | Opening Date | Closing Date | Funding Decisions Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digital Transformation | 26.09.2025 | 24.10.2025 | TBC |
How to apply
A Guide for Applications is published for each funding round. All applications need to be submitted via our portal, below.
Recent news
Read about the launch of the Digital Transformation Scheme (DTS):
External assessors
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 Digital Transformation Scheme, the News Reporting Scheme, the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme (LDRS) and Courts Reporting Scheme (CRS).
More information
Queries about the Scheme can be sent to [email protected].