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. 

Current funding rounds

The current round of Sound & Vision is Round 55.

Status: Applications closed. Assessment ongoing.  

How to apply

A Guide for Applicants is published for each funding round.  

All applications need to be submitted via our www.cnamonline.ie portal.  

Upcoming funding rounds

Funding Round #Round Theme/FormatOpening DateClosing DateFunding Decisions Expected
Round 55‘Open’ RoundTuesday
15th October 2024
Thursday  
28th November 2024  
12 noon  
Late February 2025  
Round 56‘Open’ RoundTuesday 8th April 2025 Thursday 29th May 2025
12 noon 
End of August 2025 

Recent funding decisions

Read about the outcomes of our most recent funding rounds:

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]