Sound & Vision
Sound & Vision 4 is a funding scheme for broadcasters and independent producers that funds the production of high-quality programmes about Irish culture, heritage, and experience and programmes to improve adult literacy.
Round 61
This funding round is now closed to applications. Decisions are expected by the end of October 2026.
Round 60: Shared Island Shared Stories
This funding round, part of the Shared Island Media Fund and operated under our Sound & Vision Scheme, will support television and radio programming that reflects the experiences and diverse and shared heritages of communities across the island and brings the objectives of the Shared Island Media Fund to life.
This funding round is now closed to applications.
Decisions are expected by the end of September 2026.
Current funding rounds
| Funding round | Opening date | Closing date | Decisions expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 – Shared Island Shared Stories round | 21 May 2026 | 2 July 2026, 12pm | By end of September 2026 |
| 61 – Open round | 4 June 2026 | 16 July 2026, 12pm | By end of October 2026 |
| 62 – Open round | October TBC | November TBC | By end of March 2027 |
Information for each round will be published on the Coimisiún na Meán website and on the application portal cnamonline.ie when the round opens.
The above dates are indicative and may be subject to change. Any changes will be updated on this web page. Applicants should ensure they confirm the relevant round dates. All applications must be submitted via cnamonline.ie.
Recent funding decisions
Read about the outcomes of our most recent funding rounds:
- Round 58: €6.4 million | View funding offers
- Round 57: €742,000
- Round 56: €6.5 million
- Round 55: €7.1 million
- Round 54: €4 million
- Round 53: €10 million
External assessors
Applications are assessed by teams of external assessors chosen based on their relevant experience and the theme or format of each round.
Previously funded projects
Since 2020, the Scheme has supported the production of over 900 projects. Take a look at some of our recently funded content below – you can click each image to stream:
Further information
Queries relating to the Scheme can be sent to [email protected]