Monthly Micro-Grants for Podcasters 2025-’26 (Up to £1,000 in funding)

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Applications are open for Monthly Micro-Grants for Podcasters 2025-’26. The Monthly Micro-Grants Program offers rolling monthly funding of up to £1,000 to support podcast creators worldwide in developing trailers, pilots, or stand-alone episodes. Open to individual creators aged 18+, the program prioritizes underrepresented voices and provides tailored production support alongside funding. Applications open monthly, with limited pitches accepted per theme.

The Monthly Micro-Grants Program is designed to support more podcast creators on a rolling monthly basis. The program provides financial support and hands-on production collaboration to help creators bring compelling podcast ideas to life. Each month, one creator or group is selected to receive funding and tailored support aligned with a specific theme.

Monthly Micro-Grants for Podcasters Benefits

Successful applicants may receive:

Up to £1,000 in grant funding
Tailored creative and production support
Collaboration with the program team
Optional support such as:
- 1:1 mentoring sessions
- Production guidance
- Studio time or technical assistance

Funding is milestone-based and linked to agreed project deliverables.

Our January 2026 theme is Global Impact

Monthly Themes

Applicants must align their pitch with one of the program’s themes, which include:

February 2026 theme: Drama in Your Ears (opens 16th January 2026)
March 2026 theme: Community Icon (opening date tbc)
April 2026 theme: Children’s Champion (opening date tbc)
May 2026 theme: Health & Wellbeing (opening date tbc)
June 2026 theme: Roots & Routes (opening date tbc)
July 2026 theme: Making Waves (opening date tbc)
August 2026 theme: Learning Out Loud (opening date tbc)
September 2026 theme: Curious Minds – The Wonders of Tech & Science (opening date tbc)
October 2026 theme: Comedy Gold (opening date tbc)
November 2026 theme: Nature and the Outside World (opening date tbc)

Monthly Micro-Grants for Podcasters Supported Projects

The grant supports podcast creators who are:

Producing a powerful trailer
Launching an original podcast pilot
Creating a stand-alone episode for an existing series

Projects should demonstrate strong storytelling, originality, and alignment with the selected theme.

Eligibility Criteria

The opportunity is open to:

Individual creators worldwide
New or existing podcasters
Applicants aged 18 years or older

The program strongly encourages applications from:

Disabled individuals
Racialised individuals
LGBTQIA+ community members
Creators from low-income backgrounds

Who Is Not Eligible?

The following are not eligible:

Registered businesses or organisations with more than 10 employees
Organisations with a turnover exceeding £50,000
Schools or charities

Application Limits

Applications are accepted monthly on a rolling basis
Applicants may apply only twice within the 12-month program
Pitches are capped each month and must be submitted within the deadline window

Monthly Micro-Grants for Podcasters Timeline

Application window: 4.00pm, 12th December 2025 – 9.00pm, 31st December 2025
📣 Recipient notified: Week commencing 12th January 2026
💰 Funding received & production begins: 18th January 2026
🎧 1:1 sessions: Every Thursday within the month, starting with an initial call to discuss the production support you’ll receive.