Round 61 – Open Round

RTÉ is now seeking proposals for Coimisiún na Meán Sound & Vision – Round 61 – Open Round, to support the production of culturally valuable broadcast content, including content in the Irish language.

Closing date for submissions to be considered for RTÉ support in Coimisiún na Meán Sound & Vision – Round 61 is Friday 29 May 2026 at 12.00 noon (strict deadline).

All submissions must include the full production budget, proposed RTÉ funding and other third-party funding in RTÉ’s eCommissioning system.

Please note only proposals submitted through RTÉ’s eCommissioning system will be considered.

We ask, in the first instance, that producers submit ideas into the eCommissioning system: Login | RTE under the programme category “Programme Genre - CnaM Round 61”, before the above closing date and time.

CnaM Sound & Vision Rd 61 – dates for RTÉ supported programmes

RTÉ call-out opens: Friday 24 April 2026

RTÉ call-out closes: Friday 29 May 2026, 12 noon (strict deadline)

RTÉ decision on successful applicants: Friday 19 June 2026

CnaM Rd 61 closes: Thursday 16 July 2026, 12 noon

The RTÉ timelines are designed to give supported applicants ample time to prepare and submit detailed applications to Coimisiún na Meán. For more information, please visit www.cnam.ie.

Please ensure you are fully registered on the RTÉ eCommissioning System well before the closing date, as registrations can take up to 48 hours to process. Late submissions due to late registration will not be accepted.

RTÉ is now seeking proposals for Coimisiún na Meán Sound & Vision – Round 60 – Shared Island Shared Stories, to support the production of culturally valuable broadcast content, including content in the Irish language.

Closing date for submissions to be considered for RTÉ support in Coimisiún na Meán Sound & Vision – Round 60 is Friday 15 May 2026 at 12.00 noon (strict deadline).

All submissions must include the full production budget, proposed RTÉ funding and other third party funding in RTÉ’s eCommissioning system.

Please note only proposals submitted through RTÉ’s eCommissioning system will be considered.

We ask, in the first instance, that producers submit ideas into the eCommissioning system: Login | RTE under the programme category “Programme Genre - CnaM Round 60 Share Island”, before the above closing date and time.

CnaM Sound & Vision Rd 60 – dates for RTÉ supported programmes

RTÉ call-out opens:                                       Friday 10 April 2026

RTÉ call-out closes:                                      Friday 15 May 2026, 12 noon (strict deadline)

RTÉ decision on successful applicants:       Friday 05 June 2026

CnaM Rd 60 closes:                                     Thursday 02 July 2026, 12 noon

The RTÉ timelines are designed to give supported applicants ample time to prepare and submit detailed applications to Coimisiún na Meán. For more information, please visit www.cnam.ie.

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. For more information please use the following link Shared Home Place.

Please ensure you are fully registered on the eCommissioning System well before the closing date, as registrations can take up to 48 hours to process. Late submissions due to late registration will not be accepted.