Did you know organizations want to support independent podcasters and audio creators? Whether you have a cool podcast idea or have been in this space for a while, (7) funding opportunities are available to support your work.
We’ve compiled a list of funding opportunities for audio creators, including grants, contests, accelerator programs, fellowships, and more. Some funding opportunities have deadlines, while others do not.
We will keep this playlist updated, so please check back often for updates.
1. [NEW] Community Storytelling Fellowship - For Oregon Storytellers
This $5,000 award supports storytellers working in any medium—written journalism, audio, video, comics, photography, and more—in sharing stories from communities they are part of.
Deadline: October 1, 2025
2. [NEW] This American Life Radio Production Fellowships
This opportunity offers two six-month production fellowships each year, one starting in January and the other in July, based in the New York City office. This is a paid position. Fellows earn about $6,250 a month, before taxes. They offer benefits such as health insurance and relocation reimbursement.
The fellows observe and participate in all aspects of the radio show’s weekly production. They learn to structure and mix radio stories, sit in on group edits where stories are shaped, pitch stories, participate in the program’s weekly story meetings, and yes, perform assorted menial tasks that are the true signs of any apprentice program. Fellows are encouraged to produce their own pieces, including reporting, interviewing, structuring, editing, and mixing.
This is not an entry-level position. Production fellows are required to have experience with Pro Tools or similar digital editing software, and they’re responsible for producing on-air promos and rerun episodes – and helping with show segments – from the week they arrive.
Deadline: October 1, 2025
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