Monthly Micro-Grants for Podcasters

The 2025 Micro-Grant for Podcasters Programme – January Round is organized by Content is Queen, a platform known for fostering inclusive audio storytelling and empowering underrepresented voices in podcasting. This particular round is themed "Global Impact," calling for creative, compelling podcast ideas that explore how actions, innovations, and systems create change across borders. The funder encourages audio storytellers to consider topics ranging from environmental issues to global migration, cultural exchange, health, and technological innovation. The aim is to highlight the interconnectedness of local experiences and global dynamics. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate how their audio projects can capture the ripple effects of ideas and initiatives in the broader world. Whether focusing on grassroots movements, policy shifts, or cultural phenomena, the programme values stories that present new perspectives on how individuals and communities relate to the global stage. Projects can use a range of audio formats, including interviews, documentaries, and sound-rich storytelling, with an expected duration of 10 to 15 minutes. There is no requirement for the work to be completed within the application month, allowing for thoughtful and well-developed productions. The grant seeks proposals that stand out for their originality and potential to engage listeners deeply. Applicants are advised to consider how their stories will unfold, what voices and insights they will include, and how they will create emotional or intellectual impact. The focus is on storytelling that moves, challenges, or entertains, and which resonates with listeners long after the episode ends. A strong sense of audience awareness is key—understanding who the episode is for and what takeaway it will leave them with. Funding for selected proposals will range between approximately $630 and $1,260 USD, based on a direct conversion from £500–£1,000. One-to-one production support sessions will be provided weekly throughout the production month, beginning with an initial planning call. These sessions are designed to help grantees bring their podcast ideas to life with professional guidance. The application period opens at 4:00 PM on December 12, 2025, and closes at 9:00 PM on December 31, 2025. Submissions must be made via the Content is Queen Marketplace, with applicants required to have a complete profile that includes a photo, a short bio, and at least one showcase link. Incomplete profiles will not be considered. Notifications will be sent during the week beginning January 12, 2026, and funding will be disbursed starting January 18, 2026, marking the official start of the production period. Although this round focuses on the January theme, the programme runs monthly with new themes released regularly. Interested applicants are encouraged to check the programme’s website for future opportunities. Further terms and conditions, including eligibility criteria, are available at the official grant page.