Irish Language Broadcast Fund

About the Open Call

The aims of the Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) are to promote the production and broadcast of quality Irish language content for an audience in Northern Ireland and beyond and to help grow the Irish language production sector in Northern Ireland. The Fund finances around 60 hours annually of Irish language content. Development and production funding is available for a wide variety of genres; and broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland, TG4 and RTÉ as well as various digital platforms. The ILBF also provides funding for a range of training initiatives for Irish speakers currently working or aspiring to work in the production sector in Northern Ireland. The ILBF also produces annual commissioning documents in conjunction with BBC NI, TG4 and RTÉ, detailing the type of content we wish to fund with each of the broadcasters. The ILBF holds 2-3 funding rounds per year.

What is Offered

Funding for production, development, and training initiatives for Irish language content.

Requirements

Applicants must provide clear evidence of content reaching a substantial audience in Northern Ireland, usually via broadcaster commitment. Minimum 75% Irish language content in spoken word. Evidence of match funding is required.