Applications open for Animation Television Funding (Ireland)

Screen Ireland is accepting applications from independent Irish production companies for Animation: Television Production Funding. The programme provides grants of up to €400,000 per project to support production-ready animated television singles and series that are creatively led by Irish talent and have confirmed broadcaster backing.

About the Screen Ireland Animation: Television Production Funding

Screen Ireland’s Animation: Television Production Funding programme supports the production of high-quality animated television content that showcases Irish creativity, storytelling, and culture.

The scheme is designed to help Irish producers bring animated television singles and series into production while strengthening Ireland’s animation industry and supporting projects with strong domestic and international potential.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Support the production of animated television singles and series.
• Promote projects originated and creatively led by Irish talent.
• Showcase Irish culture through animation.
• Strengthen Ireland’s animation sector.
• Encourage high-quality television content for domestic and international audiences.
• Support independent Irish production companies.

Funding Available

Successful applicants may receive:

• Up to €400,000 per project

Funding is awarded through competitive production funding rounds.

Eligible Projects

The programme supports:

• Animated television singles.
• Animated television series.

Projects should:

• Be production-ready.
• Be creatively led by Irish talent.
• Reflect Irish culture.
• Be primarily produced by Irish production companies.
• Generally be produced in:
  • English
  • Irish
  • Or both languages.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be:

• Independent production companies.
• Registered in the Republic of Ireland.
• Operating with an office located in Ireland.
• Employing staff based in Ireland.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Ownership or access to all necessary rights for the project.
• Signed agreements with:
  • Screenwriter.
  • Director.
  • Principal animator.
• Evidence of broadcaster support before submitting the application.

Application Requirements

Applicants should prepare:

• Completed online application.
• Required production documentation.
• Rights agreements.
• Broadcaster commitment or support documentation.
• Any additional materials specified in the Production Funding Guidelines.

Projects already receiving development support from Screen Ireland must contact their assigned Project Manager before submitting a production funding application.

Assessment Process

Applications are assessed competitively based on factors including:

• Creative quality.
• Production readiness.
• Irish creative leadership.
• Cultural value.
• Project feasibility.
• Compliance with the Production Funding Guidelines.

Only projects that fully satisfy the eligibility criteria and demonstrate readiness for production will be considered.

Application Deadline

Applications must:

• Be submitted through the online application portal.
• Be received by 1:00 p.m. on the published deadline date.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Screen Ireland Animation: Television Production Funding programme?

It is a funding programme that supports the production of animated television singles and series created by Irish talent and produced by independent Irish production companies.

Who can apply?

Independent production companies registered and operating in the Republic of Ireland with an Irish office and staff are eligible to apply.

How much funding is available?

Applicants may request up to €400,000 per project.

What types of projects are eligible?

Eligible projects include:

• Animated television singles.
• Animated television series.

Projects must be production-ready and creatively led by Irish talent.

Is broadcaster support required?

Yes. Applicants must provide evidence of broadcaster backing when submitting their application.

Must applicants secure rights before applying?

Yes. Applicants must demonstrate access to all necessary rights and have agreements in place with the screenwriter, director, and principal animator.

What languages are supported?

Projects are generally expected to be produced in:

• English
• Irish
• Or both languages.

How are applications assessed?

Projects are evaluated on creative quality, production readiness, Irish cultural relevance, feasibility, and compliance with Screen Ireland’s Production Funding Guidelines.

How should applications be submitted?

Applications must be submitted through Screen Ireland’s online application portal before the published deadline.

What should applicants with existing Screen Ireland development projects do?

Applicants whose projects are already in development with Screen Ireland must contact their assigned Project Manager before submitting a production funding application.

Conclusion

Screen Ireland’s Animation: Television Production Funding programme provides significant support for Irish producers developing high-quality animated television content. By funding projects that celebrate Irish creativity and culture while encouraging broadcaster partnerships and industry growth, the programme helps strengthen Ireland’s internationally recognized animation sector.