Broadcasting Funding Scheme – Round 17 funding decisions announced

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 30th April 2013, announced funding decisions from the latest round of Sound & Vision II, the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Grants totalling €4.392m for 114 radio and television projects have been awarded in the current round.  A total of 313 applications seeking funding support of €18.44m had been … Continued

BAI Launches 2013 Community Broadcasting Support Scheme

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (10th April) launched its 2013 Community Broadcasting Support Scheme. This year, a total fund allocation of €30,000 is available for both the operation and funding of the scheme. The aim of the scheme is to award funding, which enables community radio and television broadcasters to evaluate and … Continued

NEW DATE ADDED: Introduction to baionline: Workshops for Sound & Vision II Applicants

The BAI is inviting applicants to Sound & Vision II Broadcasting Funding Scheme to take part in a special workshop aimed at introducing the new baionline system. baionline is a new application system for the Broadcasting Funding Scheme, which will allow applicants to submit their applications online, and is designed to make the application process … Continued

BAI Issues Call for Applications for Archiving Scheme

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today issued a call for applications under its Funding Scheme for the Archiving of Programme Material (“Archiving Scheme”).  The Scheme has been designed to provide funding support for the development of an archiving culture in the Irish broadcasting sector, contributing to the preservation of Ireland’s broadcasting heritage.  It … Continued

Introduction to baionline: Workshops for Sound & Vision II Applicants

The BAI is inviting applicants to Sound & Vision II Broadcasting Funding Scheme to take part in a special workshop aimed at introducing the new baionline system. baionline is a new application system for the Broadcasting Funding Scheme, which will allow applicants to submit their applications online, and is designed to make the application process … Continued

Broadcasting Funding Scheme – Round 16 funding decisions announced

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 18th December 2012, announced funding decisions from the latest round of Sound & Vision II, the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. A total of 104 projects have been offered funding on this occasion. Round 16 of the Scheme accepted applications for both Television and Radio projects. A total of … Continued

BAI Announces Closing Dates for the Broadcasting Funding Scheme In 2013

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has announced the closing dates for applications to Sound & Vision II – The Broadcasting Funding Scheme in 2013. The core objective of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme is to increase public access at national, local and community level to high-quality television and sound broadcasting programmes in English and Irish … Continued

Broadcasting Funding Scheme 2013 Update

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) at its meeting yesterday (12th November 2012) considered proposals regarding the operation of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme in 2013. It was decided that three open rounds of Sound & Vision II will be operated during 2013, each with a maximum funding amount of €3.5 million available towards the production … Continued

Broadcasting Funding Scheme: Round 15 decisions announced

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 10th October 2012, announced funding decisions from the latest round of Sound & Vision II – the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. A total of 79 projects have been offered funding. Round 15 of the Scheme accepted applications for both Television and Radio projects. 216 applications requesting €12.7 million … Continued

BAI Sponsorship Scheme 2013

The BAI Sponsorship Scheme 2013 is now online. Applications for same should be submitted to the BAI by 3rd October. The scheme and other details are available here

Sound & Vision II: Round 14 funding decisions released

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 25th July 2012, announced funding decisions from the latest round of Sound & Vision II. Round 14 of the Scheme accepted applications for both TV and Radio projects and a total of 214 applications requesting €11.6 million were received. A total of €4.5 million has been offered … Continued

Sound & Vision II: recently signed funding contracts

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has recently signed contracts with 12 independent producers and six radio stations that were awarded production funding to make TV or Radio programmes in recent rounds of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme – Sound & Vision II. The Scheme was established to provide funding support to enable the production of … Continued

Broadcasting Funding Scheme update: 21 BAI funded projects commence production

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has recently signed contracts with a number of independent producers and broadcasters that were awarded production funding to make TV or Radio programmes through the Broadcasting Funding Scheme – Sound & Vision II. The Broadcasting Funding Scheme – Sound & Vision II  was established to provide funding in support … Continued

BAI launches 2012 Community Broadcasting Support Scheme

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (5th April) launched its Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2012. This Scheme is open to licensed community and community of interest radio and television stations.  The aim of the Scheme is to award funding grants which enable community broadcasters to evaluate and review the operation and effectiveness of … Continued

BAI launches Sectoral Learning and Development Policy

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) today, 4th April 2012, launched the BAI Sectoral Learning and Development Policy. This important document sets out a framework by which the BAI can engage with the broadcasting sector to help identify and address its various learning and development needs. The Policy, which has been developed in consultation with … Continued

BAI allocates €4.42million towards the production of television and radio programmes

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 3rd April 2012, announced funding decisions from Round 13 of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Round 13 of the Scheme accepted applications for both TV and Radio projects and a total of 163 applications were received. A total of €4.42 million has been offered to broadcasters and independent … Continued

Seven BAI funded projects commence production

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has recently signed contracts with a number of producers that have been awarded production funding to make TV or Radio programmes through the BAI’s Broadcasting Funding Scheme – Sound & Vision II. The Broadcasting Funding Scheme was established to provide funding in support of high quality programmes on Irish … Continued

Broadcast Archiving Scheme is approved

A new funding scheme developed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) to support the archiving of broadcast material has been approved by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte TD. The aim of the Broadcast Archiving Scheme is to encourage and support the development of an archiving culture in the Irish … Continued

BAI allocates €962k to the production of radio programmes

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 24th January 2012, announced funding decisions for Round 12 (Radio) of The Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Grants totaling €962,000 have been offered to 99 projects to be broadcast on a mix of commercial, community and public service radio stations across the country. All of the projects will explore … Continued

BAI announces closing dates for the Broadcasting Funding Scheme in 2012

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has announced closing dates for applications to Sound & Vision II – The Broadcasting Funding Scheme during 2012. The number of closing dates for television and radio projects has been increased. The core objective of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme is to increase public access at national, local and community … Continued

BAI allocates €7.8Million towards the production of television programmes

43 television projects offered funding 16 of the projects will be broadcast on Commercial and Community Television Funding package includes the allocation of €680,000 to 2 Animation Projects Funding of €2.3 million for Irish Language Projects The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 6th September 2011, announced funding decisions for Round 11 (TV) of … Continued

Research Report Published: Analysis of Community Radio Funding Schemes

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) announces today (25th July 2011) the publication of a research report which explores ways in which government-funded programme production schemes can contribute to the development and sustainability of the community radio sector. “Cross-National Comparative Analysis of Community Radio Funding Schemes”The research project explores how the programme-making capacity within the … Continued

BAI launches 2011 Media Research Fund

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (23rd June) announced details of grants available under its Media Research Funding Scheme. The Scheme was launched in 2007 and, to date, has funded seven research projects to a total value of approximately €130,000. The Authority recognises the importance of research in guiding and planning all aspects … Continued

BAI awards €630k to Irish Language TV and Radio projects

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 22nd June 2011, announced funding decisions for the 2011 Special Schemes round of Sound & Vision II – the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. The Special Schemes round is designed to encourage the development of a particular theme or objective of the Scheme. A key requiredment is that at … Continued

BAI launches Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2011

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has launched the Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2011. The Scheme was launched at the 2011 Craol Community Radio Féile, in Blanchardstown, Dublin. The Scheme is open to licensed community and community of interest radio and television stations and awards funding grants enabling stations to evaluate and review the operation … Continued

Broadcasting Funding Scheme Round 11 Radio outcomes

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 24th May 2011, announced funding decisions for Round 11 (Radio) of The Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Grants totalling €796,000 have been awarded to support the production of 96 radio projects that will be broadcast on 30 radio stations across the country. All the projects will explore the themes … Continued

BAI launches Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2010

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) today (18th June 2010) launched the Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2010. The Scheme, which is open to licensed Community Television and Community Radio Stations, awards funding grants enabling stations to evaluate and review the operation and effectiveness of their services. Evaluations funded by the Scheme can either concentrate on … Continued

BAI-funded project secures “Oscar” nomination

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), today 2nd February, extended its congratulations to Director Tomm Moore and production company Cartoon Saloon on the Oscar nomination of “The Secret of Kells” at this year’s Academy Awards. The project was made with funding support from the BAI’s Sound & Vision Broadcasting Funding Scheme and is nominated in … Continued