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, (6) 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.
Updated: August 26, 2026
1. Content is Queen Micro-Grant for Podcasters
This grant, ranging from £500 to £1,000, is for individual audio creators seeking support to bring their ideas to life. Applications are open on a rolling monthly basis, but you can apply only twice over 12 months. Each month will feature a different theme, inspiring a variety of stories and styles. Disabled individuals, racialized individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members, and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Rolling until November 2026
2. [NEW] Fellowships for Creatives, Performing Artists & Writers
These fellowships at the American Antiquarian Society are residential fellowships for historical research by artists, writers, filmmakers, journalists, and other persons whose goals are to produce imaginative works dealing with pre-twentieth-century American history, literature, and culture. The fellowships will give recipients uninterrupted time for research, reading, and collegial discussion at the Society, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The stipend is $2,200.
Deadline: October 5, 2026
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