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The PodGround Creator Micro-Grant

Helping podcasters go the distance

What’s the Grant?

We’re excited to announce the first ever PodGround Creator Micro-Grant for podcasters around the globe. If you’ve been podcasting for 3 years or less and are motivated to keep learning and growing your podcast this opportunity is for you. Starting a podcast is easy. Sustaining it is hard, especially without funding, feedback, or community. 

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How Does The PodGround
Creator Micro-Grant help?

We are awarding $500 each to 2 independent podcasters to help them keep creating. Whether you need new gear or a year of hosting costs, this grant is for you.
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Eligibility

You’re Eligible If:

You’ve been podcasting for 3 years or less

You’re willing to create a free PodGround account

You’re 18 years or older and located anywhere in the world (as long as you can receive funds)

You’re willing to complete 2 activities on PodGround: attend events or complete two resource videos

How it works

1

Join the Waitlist

Sign up now to stay updated and be the first to know when applications open

2

Applications Open

Applications open in September 2025 and you’ll be notified to complete a short application form about your show and goals.

3

Submit Your Work

Share one podcast episode you're proud of and tell us what makes your show unique.

4

Complete Two Activities

Complete two activities on PodGround for your application to be considered

5

Get Featured if Selected

Winners will be featured across PodGround’s website, social media, newsletter, and events.

6

Let Us Share Your Journey

You agree to let PodGround share your story as a case study and promote your work through our channels

Helpful FAQs

Frequently Asked
Questions

We will award $500 each to two podcast creators. You can use this funding however you need to support your podcast, from buying gear to covering hosting costs.

The grant is open to any podcast creator 18 years or older, anywhere in the world, as long as you’ve been podcasting for 3 years or less and can receive funds via a valid payment method.

Yes! This is a global grant. As long as you're eligible and can receive funds digitally you can apply.

The grant is only open to individual creators. However you can apply if you have a co-host as long as the application is submitted by one person and only one application should be submitted per podcast.

Absolutely. Most applicants are solo podcasters. This grant is mainly designed to support independent creators.

To apply, you’ll need to:

  • 1. Answer a few short questions about your podcast
  • 2. Create a free PodGround account
  • 3. Attend two PodGround events or explore two video resources
  • 4. Share a link to an episode you’re proud of
  • 5. Agree to let us share your story if you’re selected as a winner

Winners will be featured on our website, newsletter, and virtual event giving you visibility and new connections. You’ll also get continued access to PodGround’s growing network and learning resources.

Applications for this first round open in September 2025. Join the waitlist to be notified the moment applications go live.

Winners will be notified by early October 2025. Everyone who applied will receive an email update, whether or not they were selected.

Join our waitlist to get updates. We’ll also host virtual info sessions where you can ask questions and connect with others.

Join the waitlist now to be the first to apply when the grant opens!