Monthly Micro-Grants for Podcasters 2025-’26

Oct 17th

Our Microgrants for Podcasters Programme has returned for 2025-2026 and this year, things are looking a little different! Our grants will be rolling out monthly, giving more creators the opportunity to receive up to £1,000 in funding and work closer with our team to bring their ideas to life.

Applications will open on a rolling monthly basis, but you can only apply twice throughout the 12-month programme, so make sure to pick the themes that best fit your podcast idea. Please note that pitches are limited each month, so apply within the deadline window to be in with a chance of receiving a grant.

***Bookmark this page and come back soon to apply for one that fits your idea.***

What should I pitch?

Whether you’re producing a powerful trailer, launching an original pilot, or crafting a stand-alone episode for your existing series, this grant is here to help you make it happen.

Each month will feature a different theme, inspiring a variety of stories and styles, and we’ve listed the 12 months of themes below so you can plan your applications in advance.

What do I receive?

The help you receive will be tailored to what best supports your creative journey. Whether you need 1:1 sessions, production support, or studio time.

One person or group will receive the grant and support each month.

How do I apply?

Our March 2026 theme is Community Icon

🗓️ Application window: 4.00pm 13th February 2026 – 9.00pm on 28th February 2026
📣 Recipient notified: Week commencing 9th March 2026
💰 Funding received & production begins: 19th March 2026
🎧 1:1 sessions: Every Thursday within the month, starting with an initial call to discuss the production support you’ll receive.

To apply, please submit a 3–4 sentence project proposal using this form. 

What we’re looking for

At its heart, Community Icon is about celebrating the stories, big and small, that remind us who we are when we come together.

We’re looking for podcast ideas and stories that celebrate the people, places, and symbols that represent the heart of a community, or an extraordinary person that you feel is underrepresented in today’s history. This theme is about shining a spotlight on those who bring people together, inspire pride, or leave a lasting mark. Whether that’s a local hero, a neighbourhood landmark, a cultural tradition, or something more unexpected.

We encourage you to:

  • Highlight the people, spaces, or traditions that have become cornerstones of community life.
  • Explore how these icons shape identity, belonging, and connection.
  • Share stories that capture the spirit of community and what makes it thrive
  • Provide us with a story that we are yet to know about.

All formats and styles are welcome. Interviews, documentaries, sound-rich storytelling, or creative expression, as long as the focus is on something that stands as a “community icon.” The audio projects should be between 10–15 minutes in length. It does not need to be completed by the end of said month.

Top tip: We’ll want to know how your idea fits the month’s theme so please make this clear in your pitch!

The themes for future months are as follows:

  • April 2026 theme: Children’s Champion (opening date 18th March)
  • May 2026 theme: Health & Wellbeing (opening date 17th April)
  • June 2026 theme: Roots & Routes (opening date 15th May)
  • July 2026 theme: Making Waves (opening date 16th June)
  • August 2026 theme: Learning Out Loud (opening date 17th July)
  • September 2026 theme: Curious Minds – The Wonders of Tech & Science (opening date 14th August)
  • October 2026 theme: Comedy Gold (opening date 16th September)
  • November 2026 theme: Nature and the Outside World (opening date 16th October)

Past themes:

  • December 2025 theme: Voices of Change (CLOSED)
  • January 2026 theme: Global Impact (CLOSED)
  • February 2026 theme: Drama in Your Ears (CLOSED)

Make sure your Content is Queen Marketplace creator profile (if you have have one) is fully completed with:

  • A profile picture or image
  • A short bio
  • At least one showcase link

Who Can Apply

  • Creators worldwide (individuals only).
  • New or existing podcasters.
  • Disabled individuals, racialised individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members, and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants must be aged 18 or older.

Who Can’t Apply

  • Registered businesses or organisations with over 10 employees or a turnover exceeding £50k.
  • Schools or charities.

Key Terms

Commitment

  • Applicant must commit to a minimum of 1 hour weekly production calls.

Payment Terms

  • UK Applicants: Must provide a valid UK bank account in the lead applicant’s name.
  • International Applicants: Must provide a PayPal or Wise account with matching name and email. If payment details are not supplied within 14 days of request, the grant will be forfeited.
  • Payments will be tied to achieving key milestones outlined at the start of the project.

Reporting Requirements

  • Grant recipients must provide evidence of how the grant was used by 6:00PM GMT, on the last day of the following month they received the grant. Evidence can include:
    • Audio files
    • Artwork
    • Social media ad reports
    • Recorded pilot
    • Equipment receipts

Additional Terms

Intellectual Property

  • Content is Queen does not claim ownership of any podcast developed through the grant.

Crediting

  • Grant recipients must credit Content is Queen as a supporter, partner, or funder in any published work resulting from the grant.

Grant Payment Instalments

  • Payments may be made in instalments based on project milestones agreed upon at the outset.

Don’t miss your chance to bring your podcast vision to life! Head to Content is Queen Marketplace, sign-in or create and account and send us your pitch.