Funding

Grants and donations

The Black & Brown Podcast Collective supports emerging podcasters and content creators of color by providing micro grants to further support the growth of their podcasts and content. There is no application fee to apply. You will not have to re-pay the grant. Sign up for free to become a member. Then you can browse the different grant opportunities available.

The Awesome Foundation accepts submissions for each month’s $1,000 grant between the 1st through the 15th of every month. Decisions are made by the end of the month. They select one application for the monthly grant. If yours is not chosen, you can apply the following month! Their disability chapter is new. What are you waiting for? Apply for a grant here! Questions? Email disability@AwesomeFoundation.org.

Content is Queen is UK-based, giving out microgrants internationally every month with a different theme each month. Check back regularly for upcoming application dates for their Microgrants for Podcasters Programme.

The John Templeton Foundation offers grants in support of research and public engagement in their major Funding Areas and Ventures. Learn more about if you quality and how to apply for funding to support specific episodes or show creation.

The Matriarch Network’s Our Greatness funding pool gives grants to women of color starting podcasts. They believe more voices make media better, and this fund helps make that possible. Apply via their funding Google Form.

Podfund provides startup and growth capital, resources, and expertise to help podcast businesses and audio ventures accelerate success. This fund is for established podcasters and studios. Check their website to find out when they have open calls for applications.

Raising money yourself

Learn about some top crowdfunding sites, how to choose the best one for you, and some tips from successful crowdfunders in The 11 Best Crowdfunding Sites on Hubspot.

Podcast hosts like Podbean offer a Patron Program to help you raise money for your podcast.

Sign up for Buy Me a Coffee to give your audience a quick and easy way to support you! They tap your button and send you money.

Ko-fi.com: A platform where you can set up a profile page and accept memberships and donations from your supporters and fans.

Fiscal sponsorship

Candid has a short article to get started exploring fiscal sponsors called Find a Fiscal Sponsor that Fits.

Search the Fiscal Sponsor Directory by location or by the types of projects or industries different non-profits sponsor.