Struggling to Fund Your Podcast? Grant Money Might Be the Answer!

Grants: An important funding source for podcasts.

By now, you know that grant money is available specifically for podcasters.

If you've dreamed of starting a podcast or growing your listenership but worried about the cost, you're not alone!

Funding a podcast can be tricky, but there's a hidden gem that many creators and business owners overlook: grants!

Grants designed explicitly for podcasters exist, and I’m here to show you how to access them!

As someone who has successfully secured funding as a 4x grant-funded podcaster (host of the travel/money podcast, The Thought Card), I’ve uncovered the secrets of podcast grants and how they can turn your podcasting dreams into reality.

I recently dove deep into the world of podcast grants on the Descript blog.

In this post, I explain everything you need to know about podcast grants, how to apply for them, and shortlist 16 unique funding opportunities.

Yes, there are grants specifically designed to fund podcasts!

But that's not all! We also cover creative funding strategies, such as crowdfunding and memberships, to help you get your show off the ground, no matter your budget.

So, whether you're a seasoned podcaster or aspiring, this post has something for you. It's a resource for everyone in the podcasting community.

Head over to the blog post to learn more and get your podcast funded!

Read: Podcast Grants 101: How To Get Funding For Your Show

I’ve gotten a lot of great feedback on this article, so I hope you enjoy it, too!

Also, check out our podcasters playlist for active grants for podcasters and audio creators - there are currently (9) funding opportunities open for submissions.

Happy podcasting!

Danielle Desir Corbett

P.S. I'd love to hear your thoughts on podcast funding. Leave a comment below and let me know what questions you have.

P.S.S. When you’re ready, here are other ways I can help you:

👉 Grab the Grant Submission Planner to access tools to stay on top of application deadlines and track every aspect of the submission process.

👉 Join our grant writing workshop and learn what funders are looking for and practical ways to improve your grant application with the power of storytelling. Plus, simple tricks grant writers use to craft compelling narratives that help you get funded.

👉 Book a 90-minute podcasting strategy session to learn how you can grow your show with low-lift, long-term-focused podcast marketing strategies.