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Hello! Welcome (back) to All Hear, the Everything List for Audio Opportunities.

There are lots of exciting opportunities this month… The This American Life Fellowship is back for U.S. based audio producers, there’s the SONAR Audio Challenge, an international call-out for new short audio stories on the theme of “Care” or “Unseen,” or similarly Audio Bites is looking for audio pieces from around the world to accompany a multi-sensory dinner at the Norwich Podcast Festival, and I loved the sound of the free Something Different Workshop for sound artists in Scotland, and Creative Steps for Individuals — up to £7500 in funding for ethnically and culturally diverse, Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent artists in Wales.

All Hear is free and always will be. If you want to show your support you can buy me a coffee or donate to Transom, which helps keep this resource-intensive work sustainable.

Talia x

P.S. Jules Bradley and I are teaching a 4-week course on the art of short audio storytelling, which is almost sold out!

This month, I’m Spotlighting Deborah Shorindé and the Tiny Lungs T.L.C. Grant for POC women and femme artists in the U.K.

Read September's Spotlight

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International

Kurzstrecke Audio - a callout for audio pieces no longer than 20 minutes which can be understood by German-speaking listeners without translation. This can be any audio creation: sound art, radio plays, and features, with a preference for audio that has not yet been broadcast on German public radio. The selected pieces will be bought (amount unspecified) and broadcast on the "Kurzstrecke" programme, with all rights remaining with the authors.

The deadline is rolling.

The F Word Exhibition Open Call - an international callout for works in an exhibit in London for emerging and mid-career women, trans and non-binary artists exploring what it means to be a woman and a creative voice in the world today. They invite works that investigate the concept of femininity. They welcome creatives working in all mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, performance, installation, and more.

The deadline is 20th September.

Rose D’or - an award for excellence and achievement in international TV and audio. The Audio category includes scripted or unscripted original podcasts, audio-first books and radio shows. Entries are accepted from producers, platforms, distributors and/or performers. There is also a Lifetime Achievement Award for a personality who has made an outstanding and extensive contribution to the world of entertainment, which includes audio. First cost €199, with additional costs for subsequent entries. For non-English audio entries, entrants must submit a video with corresponding English subtitles.

The deadline is 22nd September, 11:59 pm BST.

The Wavelength Prize (Longueur Ondes) - a long running award for French audio. They have three sections: Long Waves (for broadcast radio, costing €20 and awarding €1500), Little Waves (for independent producers/students/sound collectives/etc., free and awarding €1000) and Radio Cooking Pot (not a prize, just a place to submit experimental audio, free). Applicants can submit audio which has been made in the past two years. For Little Waves, work must be understandable to a French-speaking audience, which could mean simultaneous translation of any non-French content.

The deadline is 24th September, 11:59 pm CEST.

Investigative Reporters and Editors Freelance Fellowship - grants for freelance journalists who make their living primarily as freelancers and need assistance in conducting investigative projects. The fellowship is international but work must be primarily published or broadcast in the United States. Grants of up to $4000 are available for long-term projects, and grants up to $2000 are available for short-term projects. All selected applicants will receive a one-year IRE membership, as well as a two-hour consultancy for reporting and legal services. Proposals for long-form projects as well as shorter term work such as audio projects for broadcast or online sites are accepted, among others. Projects that deal with whistleblowers, business ethics, or privacy issues will be given priority. The funding is intended to support work that will be broadcast in the U.S.

The deadline is 29th September.

Ox-Bow Culinary Artist in Residency - a 10-day residency in Michigan exploring the intersection of food and art. Room and board are provided as well as a $1500 fee, $600 travel stipend, and $200 budget for materials. Any artist who identifies as having a creative practice that considers food as a material, as research, conceptual, sculptural, performative or event-based practice can apply.

The deadline is 30th September.

500 Capp Street Residency - a 2-month residency in San Francisco, CA, for international artists whose work highlights the conceptual, and pushes boundaries with the medium. Housing is provided, as well as a $5000 travel stipend, $2500 honorarium and up to a $10,000 production budget for idea development and execution. The residency will conclude with a final exhibition of work. Basic English requirements are necessary. Applicants must be 25 years old or older. Applications cost $10.

The deadline is 30th September.

Audio Bites - an international call-out for audio pieces to accompany Audio Bites, a multi-sensory dinner at the Norwich Podcast Festival, taking place from 17th - 19th October. Selected pieces will be played at the event, and creators will receive £50 per piece. Submissions may be up to 7 minutes long and may take any form, including documentary, sound art, soundscape, monologue and more. The event theme is “Connection,” which applicants can interpret however they like. They are specifically looking for existing audio pieces. To apply, email hello [at] soundyard [dot] org with a link to the audio piece, along with the following details: name; location; short bio; title of audio; short description of audio; and how this audio relates to “Connection.”

The deadline is 30th September.

UNCA Awards for Journalists - an international competition for the best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, UN agencies, and field operations. There are three audio-relevant categories: The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize, for broadcast media coverage of the UN and UN agencies; The Prince Albert II of Monaco and UNCA Global Prize for Climate Change, for print and broadcast media that cover climate change with a particular focus on its impacts on oceans and biodiversity, and the effects of sea level rise for Small Islands Developing States; and The UNCA and Italgas Global Prize for Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, for print and broadcast media covering the impact of artificial intelligence on sustainable development and public service. Entries can be submitted in any of the official UN languages (English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian), but NOTE: a written transcript in English or French is necessary.

The deadline is 30th September.

Phonurgia Nova Residencies - residencies for international creators working in various genres of sound. The residencies are intended for artists to work on or finalise a project. Applicants may work in any form of narrative audio, including radio, documentary, fiction, spoken word, field recording or podcasting. Selected residents will receive a €2000 budget, a personal workspace, and recording and post-production equipment. Projects may be of any duration, subject or form, as long as the intention is to “take listening further.” They have the following categories: Sound Fiction, Sound Art, Field Recording and the Pierre Schaeffer Discovery (for authors less than 30 years old). The residencies will take place across six different sites in France (Paris, Marseilles, Bruère-Allichamps and Arles) and Canada (Quebec), each with different partners that have different specialties.

The deadline is 30th September, CET.

Manuel Chaves Nogales International Journalism Award - a competition for international journalists and photojournalists who create Spanish-language pieces that capture daily realities, offering insights gained from on-the-ground efforts to observe, listen and report on issues relevant to the public, with a strong ethical commitment. Each winner receives €6000. Their accepted categories are: print or digital media, radio, audiovisual and photography.

The deadline is 30th September.

Sound Walk September Awards - free-to-enter international awards for those composing audio, listening, and sound walks. A sound walk is any walk that focuses on listening to the environment, with, or without, use of technology, or that adds to the experience through the use of sound or voice. This can include a scripted or choreographed score or work that has additional audio elements. Work can include a variety of formats, approaches, and subjects, from a wide range of creative disciplines, including arts, heritage and history, health and wellbeing, social practices, journalism, performance, literature and theatre, ecology, tourism, and more. Any sound walks submitted to the walk · listen · create website in 2024 or 2025 are eligible. Winners receive €500 and honourable mentions receive €200.

The deadline is 30th September.

Chicago Booth’s Journalists in Residence Program - a fellowship for international journalists working in any medium, which aims to shape the next generation of leaders in business reporting. Applicants should have some years of media experience, be proficient in English, and have an interest in deepening their knowledge and understanding of political economy. The programme includes exclusive seminars, opportunities to study with Chicago Booth’s faculty, and the chance to network with colleagues from around the world. They offer: reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and SEVIS and visa application fees; a stipend of $14,000 to cover living expenses over the 12-week programme (subject to tax withholding of up to 14 percent for international participants); training in business fundamentals; participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university; an opportunity to write for the ProMarket publication; opportunities to collaborate with Booth faculty, students, and fellow programme participants. The programme will run (tentatively) from 18th March to 29th May 2026.

The deadline is 1st October, 11:59 pm CT.

Newsroom Summer Internship Program - a 10-week, in-person internship at The Washington Post in Washington, D.C., for college juniors, seniors and graduate students enrolled in a degree programme. There is an audio producer role; the selected candidate would help record, write and edit audio stories for long- and short-form podcasts. Proficiency in either Adobe Audition or Pro Tools is required.

The deadline is 3rd October, noon ET.

Braunschweig Projects Residency Programme - a 12-month fellowship for international young artists in the fields of fine art and sound art to work on a project in the immediate vicinity of HBK Braunschweig University of Art in Germany. Selected residents will receive €1500 per month, as well as a subsidised accommodation which costs €200 per month. There will also be an allowance for project and travel costs. Scholarship holders have to live at HBK for at least eight months during the lecture period in the summer and winter semesters. Successful applicants will be integrated into the university by a mentor. Applications can be in German or English.

The deadline is 5th October, 11:59 pm CET.

Rose D’or Latinos - an award for excellence and achievement for Spanish and Portuguese-language TV and audio. The Audio category includes scripted or unscripted original podcasts, audiobooks and radio shows. Entries are accepted from producers, platforms, distributors and/or performers. There is also a Lifetime Achievement Award, for a personality who has made an outstanding and extensive contribution to the world of Spanish or Portuguese entertainment, which includes audio. For audio, the first entry costs €150. The programmes must have been first broadcast for an Spanish or Portuguese speaking audience. NOTE: For non-Spanish audio entries, entrants must submit a video with corresponding Spanish or English subtitles.

The deadline is 6th October, 11:59 pm ET.

Chevening Scholarship - full funding for yearlong Master’s degrees at leading U.K. universities for international students from eligible countries or territories (which you can find here). The scholarship covers tuition fees, visa applications, vaccinations (where necessary), travel to and from the country of residence, an arrival allowance, a departure allowance, and personal living stipend. Applicants must: hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a U.K. master’s programme; have at least two years of work experience; apply to three different eligible U.K. university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one; return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the award has ended.

The deadline is 7th October, 12 pm UTC.

Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship - the National Press Foundation is providing a week of free online training for professional journalists in any medium. Fellowships will include topics such as childhood disease therapies, AI-driven drug development and venture capital for rare disease research. Fellows will receive $1000 upon completion of the training and another $1000 upon submission of their work. Final work will be published in the journalists’ chosen outlets, then reprinted in a compilation book produced by Fondation Ipsen (for audio pieces this would mean a transcript). Journalists may work in any language but the training will be conducted in English, so they must have some fluency in English.

The deadline is 12th October, 11:59 pm ET.

SONAR Audio Challenge - an international call-out for original audio stories, no longer than 5 minutes, based on either theme: “Care” or “Unseen.” Submissions can be from individuals or teams of up to 3 people. The audio piece must be a narrative — it can be a story, an experience, a moment… but something must change from one point to the next. The winning piece in each category will receive a monetary prize of $5000 MXN, and they will be broadcast on Radio Ibero 90.9. It will also play at a gathering in Mexico City all about sound storytelling.

The deadline is 12th October, 11:59 pm CT.

Duke University Archive of Documentary Arts Collection Awards - an archive collection which seeks to preserve and acquire collections of intentionally created narratives and bodies of work that document a broad range of human experience. The awards are open to any international creator who is not affiliated with Duke University or currently enrolled in a degree-granting programme. They offer a $3500 honorarium plus additional production support, if needed. Their key areas of interest are: Activism and Justice, Faith Communities, Human Environmental Impacts, Labour and Work, Lives of Marginalised Communities and War on Camera. Submittors maintain the intellectual property for the piece. The awards accept multiple media types, including audio. They accept pieces ranging from shorts at 15 minutes to feature length around 90 minutes. They collect both historical and contemporary work, so you can submit work that was completed years ago.

The deadline is 14th October.

Henki Art Prize - an international callout for artwork related to the theme: Camminare (to walk). The prize is organised in memory of Pope Francis, following an idea that movement sustains us; to walk is to resist stagnation. The theme invites artists to view walking as more than just a physical act, but as a means of resilience and transformation. The work must also explore or respond to the element of water — either through its physical forms or its conceptual, cultural, or symbolic dimensions. The winner will receive $500 USD and each of the other shortlisted artists will receive $125 USD. Applicants may submit one artwork created within the last two years. Sound and digital art is accepted.

The deadline is 15th October.

Art Omi Artist Residency - an international callout for artists to gather in rural New York from 18th June - 13th July 2026. Artists who have been professionally active for at least the past five years are eligible. Disciplines include visual arts, sound art, performance, and social practice. They provide accommodations, a kitchen, meals, bikes, a swimming pool and sometimes a stipend of between $500 and $2000 depending on the residency.

The deadline is 15th October.

Skowhegan Art Residency - a 9-week residency in rural Maine for artists to dedicate time to their own artistic practice while engaging in the collective. There are skill-sharing and theoretical workshops, group and individual studio visits, performances, lectures, and reading groups. Participants are provided lodging, daily meals, as well as studios and workspaces on our 350-acre campus. All artists are welcome, including time-based such as video, film and sound art. The application fee is $80 USD, or $50 if submitted by 13th October. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. English language skills are required.

The deadline is 17th October, 11:59 pm ET.

The Webbys - international awards for “excellence on the internet.” They have a podcast category honouring exceptional work in podcasts and audio, including Shows, Individual Episodes, Limited-Series & Specials, Features, Best New Podcast and Best Video Podcast Host. Podcast categories include Best Co-Hosts, Best Indie Podcast, Business, History, News & Politics, and Best Creator or Influencer Series. Prices range from $235 to $715 depending on the deadline and the type of work. Student work can be entered in all categories for $95. Non-English podcasts must be dubbed or subtitled into English with videos.

The early deadline is 24th October.

The American University in Cairo Kamal Adham Fellowship for Television and Digital Journalism - a fellowship for international journalists who wish to pursue full-time study towards a one and a half year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Applicants must have financial needs and a Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry. The fellowship covers: partial tuition fees for a maximum of eight credits per semester; student services and activities fees; medical service and health insurance fees; and it may cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed. Fellows are assigned up to 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work and expected to conduct a teaching assistantship if the course requires.

The next deadline is 29th October.

Marŝarto Awards - free-to-enter awards recognise exceptional walking art (excluding sound walks). Work can include a variety of formats, approaches, and subjects, from a wide range of creative disciplines, including arts, heritage and history, health and wellbeing, social practices, journalism, performance, literature and theatre, ecology, tourism, and more. Any walking piece submitted to the walk · listen · create website in 2024 or 2025 are eligible. Winners receive €500 and honourable mentions receive €200.

The deadline is 31st October.

A4 Residency Program - a residency in Chengdu, China. Travel is provided, as well as studio accommodation and RMB 10,000 per person. During the residency, creators are required to initiate a local activity for the community.

The deadline is 31st October.

James T. Grady - James H. Stack Award - an international award to recognise, encourage, and stimulate outstanding reporting on chemistry which increases the American public's knowledge and understanding. The prize is $5000 and up to $2500 for travel expenses to the awards presentation. They accept multiple media, including radio and online.

The deadline is 1st November.

The MØRNING People Fund - a quarterly £4000 grant for international artists, creatives, dreamers and innovators, designed to fuel the boundary-pushing work that keeps culture alive. MØRNING is a creative strategy studio “on a mission to make the world a bit less shit than it was yesterday.” Applicants can be any age provided they are a legal adult in their country of residence. Grantees receive a support package which offers a 45 minute coaching session with a MØRNING team member. They do not help with production.

The next deadline is 1st November.

Hypatia-in-the-Woods Residency - a 1- to 3-week residency for women of all creative talents in the arts, academia, and entrepreneurship. The residency takes place in Holly House, a retreat center on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula. Residents are responsible for costs of transportation, food, and other expenses. Applications cost $20.

The next deadline is 1st November.

University of Texas Ransom Center Fellowship - a fellowship for international journalists, artists or graduate students to conduct research at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas. There are three types of fellowships: 1- to 2-month Fellowships, which provide $3500 per month for projects requiring use of the Ransom Center’s collections; Travel Stipends, which provide $2000 for travel costs associated with travelling to the Ransom Center; and Dissertation Fellowships, which provide $2000 for in-progress doctoral dissertations. They encourage work in both traditional formats and creative works, including digital humanities projects focused on audio storytelling and similar mediums. For example, one of last year’s funded projects was a poetic podcast addressing climate change. Selected fellows must complete their residencies between 1st June 2026 and 31st August 2027. All applications and accompanying materials (including a letter of recommendation) must be in English.

The deadline is 3rd November, 5 pm CST.

AIPS Sport Media Awards - a free-to-enter international award for sports journalism. They have a category for Audio. First place prize for all categories is $5000, second place is $3000 and third place is $2000. They also have a Young Reporters Award (for those born on or after 1st January 1995) which is split into several categories, including one for Broadcasting, which allows for audio submissions. The prize for the Young Reporters Award is a scholarship in a major international sports event. All languages are accepted, although it is recommended to have an English translation.

The deadline is 4th November.

On Air Fest Call for Pitches - a call for pitches, either: a panel or presentation, workshop, performance, demo, installation or experience for the upcoming festival. Pitches should be centered on the live experience and enriching the audience. They encourage curiosity, surprise and originality and care about the work shaping and influencing society.

The deadline is 25th November.

United States

AIR StoryFund - a fiscal sponsorship programme for U.S. based independent podcasters, projects and audio producers. Applicants may be existing organisations without a 501(c)(3) looking to accept grants or new organisations or independent professionals without an established accounting process looking to solicit charitable donations and grant funding. The programme is intended to make it possible for those sponsored to advance their work and become eligible for a range of fiduciary and administrative support services. They have two different project sponsorship models, depending on the specific project and the needs of those sponsored. Projects may be at any stage, and they typically require projects to have a budget of at least $10,000.

The deadline is rolling.

Creative Ambassador - a yearlong role championing the power of creative expression and helping residents find their own creative voice. Applicants must be based in San José, California. The ambassador will produce a creative project that invites participation from residents and celebrates the diversity of San José’s cultural communities. Each ambassador will receive a stipend of $12,000 to develop and implement their project.

The deadline is 21st September, 11:59 pm PT.

Berlin Prize Fellowship - a 4-month residency for citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. working in a broad range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, law, journalism, and various areas of public policy. Selected fellows will receive monthly stipends of $5000, roundtrip airfare, accommodation at or near the Hans Arnhold Center in Berlin, partial board, and access to in-house library services and professional networking opportunities. Fellows will present their work to audiences in and around Berlin via lectures, readings, public discussions, performances, and screenings. Successful proposals will address pressing issues of the day, such as the future of democracy, technology and society (especially artificial intelligence), contemporary China, as well as climate change and sustainability. Certain dedicated fellowships are also available to support projects in American political economy, Jewish studies, and public health and biotechnology. Project proposals do not need to focus on topics related to Germany, but applicants should explain how a residency in Berlin would benefit their work. All application materials must be completed in English.

The deadline is 22nd September, 12 pm ET.

Portland Arts Project Grant - a grant for artists (and arts organisations and nonprofits) based in Portland, Oregon. Participants can receive up to $5000. Grants can fund artistic projects, programmes or activities that have community impact.

The deadline is 24th September, 5 pm PT.

The Moth’s Education Program School Year Workshops - free workshop programmes for U.S. based high school students. There are two workshop tracks: Story Lab In-Person is for students in New York City and Story Lab Virtual is for students from all over the country. In both programmes, students meet to practice and perform Moth stories every week for 8 weeks. The workshop ends with a performance that may be open to friends and family. Dates and timing of the sessions vary depending on the track, but they run from early October through late November.

The deadline is 25th September, 11:59 pm ET or whenever spots are full.

William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund - grants that promote local artists and their work, and provide cultural experiences which enhance residents’ lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and strengthen the region’s sense of cohesion and identity. Grants are between $1500 and $45,000 — typically around $10,000. Applicants must be cultural organisations (or their fiscal sponsors) serving the Baltimore area that qualify as public charities under section 501(c)(3).

The next deadline is 26th September.

Let Creativity Happen - grants to amplify artistic creativity and vision within Houston, Texas. Individual artists and nonprofit organisations can apply. Participants can receive up to $2500. They encourage artists to take creative risks that may not qualify for more traditional funding opportunities. Awards will support ideas that reshape the conversation about art or offer a unique opportunity to experience art. Successful projects will include community engagement, neighbourhood impact, social media presence, and support of local artists and creatives. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

The deadline is 27th September. 11:59 pm CT.

WBUR Newsroom Fellowships - fellowships in the WBUR newsroom for U.S. based journalists eager to pursue a career in public media. There are three different tracks: the Newsroom Rotation Fellowship and the Climate & Environment Reporting Fellowship, both yearlong positions, and the Arts & Culture Reporting Fellowship, which is six months. The two yearlong positions receive a salary of $58,656 and the Arts & Culture Fellowship receives $29,328. Both positions receive healthcare and other Boston University benefits. Applicants should be recent graduates or early-career journalists who are ambitious, hold a passion for public radio, are looking to build reporting and production skills, and have a demonstrated experience with and commitment to advancing issues of underrepresented voices in public radio. The fellowship provides hands-on training in every aspect of public media journalism. Fellows are active members of the newsroom, involved in the production of news at every level – from morning editorial meetings to field reporting, to story mixing and publishing. All positions are in-person at the Boston newsroom. The yearlong fellowships will run from January through December 2026, and the six-month fellowship will run from January through July 2026.

The deadline is 26th September.

Miami-Dade County Artist Access Grant Program - an opportunity for professional artists in any medium or discipline residing in Miami-Dade County to pursue opportunities that will advance their practice and career in demonstrable ways. Eligible opportunities include artistic professional development and skill-building opportunities such as specialised workshops, artist residencies, technique classes with master artists, conferences, teaching artist training, arts leadership training and other non-credit artistic learning opportunities, whether in person or virtual. Applicants must demonstrate how the potential, timeliness, and impact of the opportunities will forward their careers. Project-oriented opportunities such as exhibits or performances are not eligible.

The next deadline is 29th September, 11:59 pm ET.

Take the Year Off - a $100,000 contest for U.S. based people to live out their dream for a year. They are looking for original, creative submissions that make them feel like “hell yeah, they deserve it.” The ten runners-up will receive “beer for a year” in the form of a $1500 gift card. Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

The deadline is 30th September, 11:59 pm MT.

LA County Arts OCP Grantseekers Program - funding to assist and strengthen L.A. based nonprofit arts organisations to provide quality arts services that enrich the lives of Los Angeles County residents. The services should positively impact residents, neighborhoods, and communities by providing direct access and increased opportunities for quality arts activities and programming. The funding ranges from $7500 - $250,000.

The deadline is 30th September, 11:59 pm PT.

NPF’s Annual Journalism Awards - awards and fellowships recognising excellence by U.S. based journalists. It costs $25 to enter. They have several awards for those working in any media format:

The Wounded Warrior Project Award - for excellence in coverage of veterans, with two $5000 prizes, one for work appearing in a large media outlet and one for work appearing in a small or regional outlet.

The Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year Award - for any editor at a local or national news organisation, with a $5000 prize.

The Everett McKinley Dirksen Award - for distinguished reporting of Congress; with a $5000 prize.

The Innovative Storytelling Award - for digital journalism of the highest quality that reinvents the way stories are told, with a $5000 prize.

The Feddie Reporting Award - for outstanding coverage of federal laws or regulations and their effect on local communities, with a $5000 prize.

The Hinrich Foundation Award - for Distinguished Reporting on Trade, with a $10,000 prize.

The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging - with two $5000 prizes.

U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting - for outstanding coverage of local businesses across America, with a $10,000 prize.

The deadlines are 30th September.

General Operating Support for Artists - a grant for Rhode Island-based artists (in any discipline) working toward their larger artistic goals. They provide $6000 per year, for three years. Participants can use the funding as needed. Applicants must have lived in Rhode Island for at least two years and be at least 18 years old.

The deadline is 1st October, 11:59 pm ET.

Spokane Arts Grant - grants of up to $10,000 for artists based in Spokane, Washington. Artists (of all disciplines) can apply; whether individuals, small to mid-sized groups or non-profit organisations. The art should impact and benefit the Spokane region. The funding should be used to support projects and general operations.

The deadline is 1st October, 11:59 pm PT.

Arts Delaware Artist Opportunity Grant - financial support for unique professional and artistic development and presentation opportunities for Delaware-based artists. Examples of financed activities include: materials to complete work for a specific show or programme; the cost to rent a facility for a performance; study with a master for a specified period of time. Evaluation criteria include: anticipated impact on the artist’s work or career; financial feasibility and need; marketing plans; and uniqueness of the opportunity. Applicants can request up to 80% of the opportunity cost not to exceed $1000. Applicants must be: residents of Delaware for at least one year at the time of application; over the age of 18; and not enrolled in a degree-granting programme. They have quarterly deadlines.

The next deadline is 1st October.

Oregon Humanities Community Storytelling Fellowship - an opportunity for Oregonian storytellers who belong to communities that are underrepresented in Oregon media to share stories from their communities. Applicants can be working in any medium (print, audio, video, comics, photography, and more). Each fellow receives $5000 to support the creation of true stories — journalism, creative nonfiction, video, audio, and other media. Each fellow will work with a mentor who is experienced in their medium in addition to an editor from the Oregon Humanities staff. Three fellowships are reserved for storytellers living in rural communities.

The deadline is 1st October.

The Spokane Arts Grant Awards - up to $10,000 of funding for arts and culture projects and programmes from individuals and organisations in Spokane, WA. All arts disciplines are encouraged to apply, including audio and media arts. They categorise applications as: Individual Artist, Small & Mid-Sized Group (two or more artists working together in groups, organisations, or collectives) and Large Nonprofit Organization (501c3 nonprofit organisations with annual budgets of over $500,000). There are three grant rounds annually.

The next deadline is 1st October, 11:59 pm PT.

This American Life Fellowship - This American Life offers two paid six-month production fellowships each year, based in their New York City office. Their fellows earn about $6250 a month, before taxes, and benefits include health insurance and relocation reimbursement. Applicants have to be authorised to work in the United States.

The next deadline is 1st October.

The Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Grant - funding for Maine arts and culture organisations that want to elevate the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Maine, preserve history and/or conduct environmental initiatives. Proposals may be for operating support or specific projects and may be of local or statewide benefit. The overarching interest of the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust is to connect people and places through the arts, culture and the natural environment in Maine. Up to $20,000 in grant funding may be requested.

The deadline is 1st October.

States Newsroom Capital Reporting Fellowship - a summer programme that places U.S. based students and new journalists in newsrooms across the U.S. where they will develop a skill set to hold elected officials accountable. Fellows will be covering state policy in areas such as education, health care, and criminal justice. Fellows receive $20/hour for a 40-hour week from May until August, and a small stipend (unspecified) for

housing assistance can also be negotiated. States Newsroom offers additional career preparation benefits such as 1:1 mentoring with a national editor; weekly professional development sessions; portfolio improvement; and a year of coaching beyond the fellowship. Applicants should be currently enrolled as a junior or senior or a recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education and legally authorised to work in the U.S. Students majoring in journalism, broadcasting, or communications are preferred; other majors will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants whose identities are underrepresented in journalism, such as women, Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), differently abled, first generation college students, and/or members of the LGBTQ+ community.

The deadline is 1st October, 11:59 pm ET.

Squeaky Wheel Workspace Residency (Spring) - 2-week, self-directed residencies for U.S. based artists and researchers working on media arts projects who are seeking resources, time, and support for ongoing projects or the creation of new work. They offer a $1000 stipend, up to $300 in artist fees, accommodation, up to $400 in travel support for non-local residents, and up to $1000 optional financial assistance for childcare and/or disability support. Previous residents have worked on nonfiction and documentary films, video games, curatorial research, critical essays, experimental film, media art installations, performances, sound work, and more. They offer an Artist Residency (for creating work) or Researcher Residency (for scholarly research related to media projects). Residents are expected to work around 30 hours/week on their projects, and to take part in two public events, as well as a showcase. Residents receive artist fees (unspecified) for these events.

The deadline is 3rd October.

The American Antiquarian Society Fellowships for Creative and Performing Artists and Writers - 4-week residential fellowships for historical research by artists, writers, film makers, journalists, and other people whose goals are to produce imaginative works dealing with pre-twentieth-century American history, literature, and culture. The fellowships will provide the recipients with the opportunity for a period of uninterrupted research, reading, and collegial discussion at the Society, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. They offer a stipend of $2200. Fellowship projects may include podcasts, from a long list of other accepted media. The fellowship can take place any time during the year, starting in January 2026. Work should be aimed at the general public, rather than academic audiences. Fellows are selected on the basis of the appropriateness of the proposed study to the Society’s collections.

The deadline is 5th October.

South Carolina Arts Governor’s Awards - awards for South Carolina artists or arts organisations who maximise their roles as innovators, supporters and advocates of the arts. There are eight categories, including awards for individuals in the arts and arts education. The awards are conducted through nomination.

The deadline is 12th October, 11:59 pm ET.

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism - a fellowship for experienced journalists (freelance or staff) in any medium to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. They provide grants of up to $15,000 along with editorial support. Applicants must have at least five years professional experience in journalism. International applicants are welcome but the stories must be published in English in a U.S. media outlet.

The next deadline is 13th October.

The Community Arts Program - grants for Bay Area artists and nonprofit organisations who are located in or serving communities in Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Francisco counties. Grants will be awarded in amounts of $5000, $10,000, and $15,000. Work can be either for an audience or for community engagement. They prioritise work that is by and for communities that have been historically underrepresented or excluded. The work must be available to the general public.

The deadline is 14th October.

Jacki and Jeff Karsh Journalism Fellowship - a fellowship for U.S. based journalists focusing on Jewish issues in the U.S. and around the world. Selected fellows receive a stipend of $4000, as well as travel and accommodations at the three retreats in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. The goal of the fellowship is to equip participating journalists to advance public understanding and produce original work on Jewish issues. Throughout the fellowship, participants will engage with journalists, scholars, policymakers and innovators, and receive individualised feedback and mentorship.

The deadline is 15th October.

BEA Scholarships in Broadcasting & Electronic Media - The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) administers annual scholarships to honour broadcasters and the entire electronic media profession. Scholarships are awarded to students at BEA member institutions (with some exceptions). There are various awards, between $1000 and $4000 for the next academic year.

The deadline is 16th October.

ArtsKC Mission Support Grants - two years of unrestricted funding for nonprofit organisations with the arts as their primary purpose. Applicant organisations must: have their primary purpose be the arts, be principally located in the five-county Kansas City metropolitan area (Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Platte, Wyandotte), have a governing body with bylaws, have at least two years of financial records and established history of programming. Previously, the average grant amount has been $5472.

The deadline is 16th October, 11:45 pm CT.

Arizona Artist Opportunity Grant - funding of between $500 and $1500 for Arizona-based artists at any stage of their careers who are looking to expand their artistic entrepreneurship, develop new skills or introduce their work to new audiences. Applicants must be 18+ and a resident of Arizona.

The next deadline is 16th October, 11:59 pm MST.

Student Innovation Competition - a competition for U.S. based college students to partner with a local newsroom to help it embrace current trends and expand its reach and community relationships. The competition is focused on the relationship between journalism and influencers, and students are encouraged to work with local influencers to meet an information need in the community. Projects must culminate in a final product, which may vary widely. Selected finalists will receive $500 in reimbursement funding and present their projects to a panel of judges. First place receives a prize of $10,000; second place receives $2500; third place receives $1000 and an additional Fan Favorite prize receives registration, flights and accommodations at a U.S. based journalism conference. Teams may consist of one to four students, and at least one person on each team must be a journalism or communications student. Final presentations must be in English.

The deadline is 17th October.

William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund - grants that promote local artists and their work, and provide cultural experiences which enhance residents’ lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and strengthen the region’s sense of cohesion and identity. Grants are between $1500 and $45,000 — typically around $10,000. Applicants must be cultural organisations (or their fiscal sponsors) serving the Baltimore area that qualify as public charities under section 501(c)(3).

The next deadline is 26th September.

NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants - funding which supports health reporting and education projects by U.S. based journalists that inform public and policymaker awareness about health issues. National and local news outlets, freelance reporters, non-profit media outlets, and organisations that educate journalists are invited to apply. There is no specified limit for the grant amounts. A range of media is accepted, including broadcast.

The deadline is 27th October, 5 pm ET.

Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware Student Mediamaker Fund (Fall) - grants for student media makers between the ages of 16 and 30 who want to produce a digital video or audio project. They offer up to $1000 for undergraduates and $1500 for graduates. Students must be in eastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Northampton, Bucks, and Lehigh counties), New Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Gloucester and Salem counties) or Delaware (New Castle and Kent counties). The grant money must be used within five months. The applicant retains all the intellectual property rights for the project.

The next deadline is 31st October.

New Hampshire Artist Entrepreneurial Grants - funds for professional New Hampshire-based artists to develop their business skills, participate in programmes to better their art and increase the exposure of their work. Artists can request funding of $250 - $2000. It is not for the creation of new work or equipment purchases or other ineligible expenses listed here. Applicants must be 18+ and devote the majority of their time to practising, performing and/or teaching an arts discipline.

The next deadline is 31st October.

T. Howard Foundation Internship - a full-time paid (unspecified) internship for current sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities. The programme is focused on improving the participation of underrepresented groups and advancing equity and inclusion in the media, entertainment and technology industries. Selected interns will receive networking opportunities, professional development training, scholarships, an assigned mentor and other benefits. Interns must be available to work full-time from June to August, as well as attend orientation in the last week of May.

The early deadline is 31st October.

CFR International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia - a 3- to 12-month initiative for mid-career U.S. professionals to conduct research and work in Indonesia, developing a new professional network, and gaining deeper insights into the opportunities and challenges the country faces, organised by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Individuals from academia, business, government, journalism, NGOs, and think tanks are all encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree. The fellowship is intended primarily for applicants without substantial experience working in Indonesia. Knowledge of Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) or other local languages is not required. The programme awards a stipend of $110,000 for twelve months (prorated if the duration is shorter) as well as a modest travel grant (unspecified). CFR assists fellows in finding a host organisation that matches their proposed work in Indonesia.

The deadline is 31st October.

Artist Trust Fellowship Awards - merit-based awards of $10,000 to practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and ability residing in Washington State. In addition to the Artist Trust Fellowships, there are four named fellowships with additional eligibility requirements: The Fellowship Award for Black Artists, $10,000 for Washington State artists who identify as Black/African/African-American; The Greg Kucera & Larry Yocom Fellowship Award, $10,000 to a visual artist of any background residing in Washington State; The Lillian Miller Foundation Fellowship Award for Trans* and Indigiqueer Artists, $10,000 for Washington State artists of all disciplines who self-identify as trans in its most inclusive sense. The awards are open to all disciplines (including podcasts and sound art), and artists may apply as individuals or teams. Applicants must be over the age of 18.

The deadline is 3rd November, 11:59 pm PT.

Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Awards - awards for international graduate and undergraduate students at North American colleges and universities or American students studying abroad. Winners receive either a $3000 scholarship for independent work or a $4000 fellowship to fund time in a bureau of a leading news organisation such as the Associated Press, Reuters, Bloomberg or The Wall Street Journal. Audio journalists are welcome to apply. The programme is intended to support students who wish to pursue international journalism, and it is oriented towards helping journalists launch their careers rather than supporting mid-career professionals.

The deadline is 15th November.

Maine Humanities Arts and Humanities Grants - up to $1000 of funding for organisations in Maine that present stories and cultural expressions of the state, its communities, and its people. Projects must include both arts and humanities components. Applicant organisations should be serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally under-resourced in the arts and humanities. Humanities programmes and projects can take many forms, such as exhibitions, conferences, film/video productions, podcasts/radio shows, discussions, performances framed by interpretation. If organisations do not have 501c3 status they should apply with a fiscal sponsor.

The next deadline is 21st October.

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans - funding for New Americans to pursue a graduate degree of their choosing across a breadth of areas, including journalism, in the United States. “New Americans” are immigrants or the children of immigrants. Immigrants should be a naturalised U.S. citizen, a green card holder, an asylumee or refugee, or someone who graduated from both high school and college in the United States. There are additional requirements and stipulations for applicants who are U.S. citizens. All applicants must be 30 years or younger. The Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any full-time advanced degree-granting programme in the United States. Applicants can be currently applying to graduate or professional school, or in the first two years of the academic programme they seek funding for.

The deadline is 30th October, 2 pm ET.

New Hampshire Artist Entrepreneurial Grants - funds for professional New Hampshire-based artists to develop their business skills, participate in programmes to better their art and increase the exposure of their work. Artists can request funding of $250 - $2500. It is not for the creation of new work or equipment purchases or other ineligible expenses listed here. Applicants must be 18+ and devote the majority of their time to practising, performing and/or teaching an arts discipline.

The next deadline is 31st October.

United Kingdom + Ireland

Pollination Residency - a residency for Hong Kong artists in London working in any art form. Residencies can last between 3 - 14 days at BOLD Theatre in London, and residents will receive £600 in production support, personal mentorship sessions and access to studio space. They prioritise multidisciplinary ideas that require live audience engagement, such as performances, workshops, installations and other forms. One residency slot will be allocated based on the theme “bridging communities,” and will focus on promoting social connection and community spirit among Hong Kong migrants and the local community.

The deadline is 21st September, 11:59 pm BST.

SONY Music Podcast Academy - a 6-week in-person programme for London-based audio artists and creators. Applicants must be 18 to 30 years old. Participants will attend workshops and develop an original podcast idea alongside peers. Food is provided as well as £200 toward travel costs over the six weeks. No previous podcasting experience is required to apply, just enthusiasm. NOTE: while this is potentially a good educational opportunity, this is a lot of unpaid work from a big organisation, for a considerable length of time.

The deadline is 22nd September, 6 pm BST.

Creative Steps for Individuals - funding for individual artists and creatives who are based in Wales and identify as being ethnically and culturally diverse, Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. For more details on eligibility criteria for individuals, see here. Available funding ranges from £500 to £7500, and applicants are able to apply for up to 90% of the project cost. Funding should be used to support professional development, rather than the creation of new work.

The next deadline is 25th September.

British Journalism Awards - celebrates the best public interest journalism produced for a U.K. audience. They accept radio and podcast submissions. It costs £120+VAT for national news organisations, £85+VAT for regional and £60+VAT for freelancers. For any applicants who do not have an employer willing to underwrite your application and are a woman and/or a non-white ethnic minority and/or a disabled person, then entry is free.

The deadline is 25th September, 11:59 pm BST.

Something Different Workshop - a free 3-day workshop for Scotland-based sound artists and other arts practitioners. For selected artists, travel within Scotland and accommodations will be reimbursed. All levels of practice and experience are welcome. The workshop will run from the 25th - 27th October in Aberdeen.

The deadline is 26th September, 11:59 pm BST.

INK Festival Script Submissions - a script-writing competition for new writers who are residents of the U.K. and Ireland, or U.K. and Irish nationals living abroad. There are two radio categories: Long Radio (for 45-minute scripts) and Radio Comedy (for 20-minute or under scripts). Plays should preferably have a minimum of two actors and a maximum of four actors, though actors can play multiple roles. Submission is free to enter and winners will have their scripts performed at the INK festival.

The general deadline is 26th September; the student deadline is 31st October.

Arts Emergency Become a Mentor - the creative charity Arts Emergency are looking for people who are happy to be paired with a 16-18 year-old for a 12-month period, meeting for an hour once a month (usually in person) in Manchester, Merseyside, and London. Occasionally they will pair young people with mentors remotely, and they are hoping to expand into new regions, so prospective mentors can sign up in advance of them working in their region. Mentoring can be flexible around mentor commitments. Mentors will undergo training providing insights into how the programme works and equipping them with the tools they need to provide support. Extra training and support is available for mentors if desired. They are looking for people within Radio and Podcasting.

The deadline is 29th September.

BBC Radio 1 Christmas Presenter Takeover - a competition by BBC Radio 1 where you send in a demo reel and successful applicants get to present a show on Radio 1 (for an unspecified fee). They give some tips for demos. The reel must be shorter than 5 minutes. You must be 18 or over by the closing date.

The deadline is 29th September.

Arts Emergency Mentorship - a mentoring programme for disadvantaged young people aged 16 to 18 living in London, Greater Manchester or Merseyside who are preparing to take their first steps out of compulsory education (e.g. college or sixth form) and thinking about a future in the creative or cultural industries. Arts Emergency provides 1:1 support from a trained mentor who works within the creative industries. They match successful applicants with a mentor based on their interests and the career they are hoping to go into; radio and podcasting is one of the options. Through monthly meetings, mentors provide information, advice and guidance, supporting mentee’s next steps after school or college. They will also be able to expand their support network through the young community and meeting other creatives. Check their website for criteria on how they define disadvantaged. No experience or qualifications are needed.

The deadline is 29th September.

Immersive Arts Fund - a funding and support programme for U.K. based artists of all backgrounds and experience to explore, experiment or expand how they work or would like to work with immersive technologies. They define immersive arts as making art with technology to actively involve an audience, engage multiple senses, bridge the gaps between physical and digital spaces, connect people to each other and the environment and change the way we think and create. There are three strands artists can apply to, depending on previous experience and what they hope to get out of the funding: Explore (£5000, six months), Experiment (£20,000, nine months), and Expand (£50,000, 12 months). Applicants don’t have to be tech-savvy to apply, all they need is a curious mind and creative practice. Through a mix of funding, training, research and events, Immersive Arts will support successful applicants to figure out what and how they want to develop and create.

The deadline is 29th September, 2 pm BST.

Granada Foundation Funding - grant sums of £500 - £10,000 for imaginative proposals from charitable or not-for-profit organisations which will make the North West of the U.K. a richer and more attractive place in which to live and work. They accept applications within Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Lancashire, Cheshire, High Peak, Westmorland and Furness and Cumberland. They are interested in: activity in locations where involvement in creative and cultural activity is low; local proposals that are well planned with clear outcomes and involve professional artists or scientists in their development and/or delivery; projects which demonstrate outstanding merit, originality or significance that encourage the production of creative work or public understanding of the arts or sciences; and projects which leave a legacy of skills, knowledge or experience. Grants are on average £2000. Proposed projects should have already secured some committed match funding or can demonstrate credible plans to apply for other grants.

The deadline is 3rd October.

Imison Audio Drama Award - a free-to-enter competition for best original audio drama script of the year by a U.K. based writer new to audio drama. The piece must have been commissioned and recorded in the U.K. by a U.K. based producer. There is a £3000 prize for the winner. Total running time should be between 10 - 90 minutes. They accept a standalone drama or the opening episode(s) from an original series or serial. Adaptations are not eligible. Scripts must have been made available online within the U.K. by a U.K. based producer.

The deadline is 5th October, midnight BST.

Tinniswood Audio Drama Award - a free-to-enter competition for best original audio drama script of the year by a U.K. based writer. There is a £3000 prize for the winner. They accept an original audio script of any length, as broadcast, whether a standalone drama or the opening episode(s) from an original series or serial. Adaptations are not eligible. Scripts must have been made available online within the U.K. by a U.K. based producer.

The deadline is 5th October, midnight BST.

The Tiny Lungs T.L.C. Grant - a relief fund providing microgrants of £150 to two POC women and femme artists and makers in the U.K working across Sound/Audio, Music, Moving Image/Film and the Literary Arts. The grant is intended to be used for respite, supporting the artists in treating themselves to materials for their work, or just something that will allow them to rest and relax. The application will open 2nd October, sign up to the newsletter for information on how to apply.

The deadline is 9th October, 11:59 pm GMT.

Cryptic Nights: Open Call - an opportunity for emerging Scotland-based artists to develop an existing work for a performance, installation or screen-based work. Working with sound-based elements is essential. They offer a minimum fee of £750, two dedicated mentoring sessions, marketing and PR support, technical support and a 3-day development residency.

The next deadline is 13th October, 9 am BST.

Accent Academy - a 12-month programme for U.K. and Ireland-based creators to develop, design and strategize audio projects. During the programme, selected participants will receive a tailored plan to help develop their project, including development, production, design, branding, growth strategy, networking and any additional production support. Any revenue generated from the project during the collaboration will be split 50/50 between creators and ACCENT, but creators retain full intellectual property ownership of their project. NOTE: Something about their website feels off to me, they have no actual people behind the company identified, and it seems like it’s very AI heavy. Just keep that in mind.

The deadline is 31st October.

Norfolk and Norwich Festival Bursaries for Young Creatives - a 9-month learning programme and £2500 funding for young people aged 18 - 25 who are living in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, or Peterborough to further their cultural and community leadership abilities. The programme will enable participants to develop their creative skills and contribute to the creativity journeys of other young people in East Anglia. Applicants might be an artist, an assistant curator, an arts worker; an activist, a graduate; or a community representative, as long as they are committed to carrying out local artistic work. They define a Creative Leader as someone active in sharing their passion for, and understanding of, arts and culture with others. Proposals for bursaries can feature hands-on delivery and/or research and development.

The deadline is 31st October, 12 pm GMT.

The Churchill Fellowship - funding for U.K. based individuals with a vision for change in their community or sector to spend two months exploring innovations around the world that will help them to put their ideas into practice back home. Their topical themes this year range across the whole of society, including culture, community, economy, education, environment, public provision, health, science and more. They prioritise those who would not receive funding from other sources. The learning can take place in person or online. They are looking for people with the passion and potential to make a real difference to their community or sector.

The deadline is 4th November.

The Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) - The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) is the most recognised training scheme for journalists in the U.K. The organisation offers bursaries to people from diverse backgrounds who need help funding their NCTJ training. Applicants must have applied for an NCTJ-accredited course. They have four application rounds a year.

The next deadline is 5th November, 5 pm GMT.

Europe

Goethe-Institut Innovation, Media, Minds Program - grants of up to €30,000 to support media outlets and organisations in the Western Balkans region (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia or Serbia). Grants are intended to increase pluralism of expression, strengthen relationships with public service media and improve audience-relevant reporting.

The deadline is 18th September, 11:59 pm CET.

AJP Journalism Fund - grants for approved journalists (trainees and professionals) in Belgium to develop value-added major or investigative journalistic work. They accept print, photography, magazine, radio, television, podcast, or digital news media. Projects could be major investigations or shorter in-depth coverage. Individual funding amounts are not specified, but they are granting €120,000 in total for this round.

The next deadline is 30th September, 11:59 pm CET.

Rupert x BMWKMS International Studio Program - a 2-month residency in Vilnius, Lithuania, for Austria-based artists working in all disciplines. Selected residents receive €1700 per month and a travel allowance of €400, as well as studio space, accommodation, consultations, and monthly meetings with resident or guest artists. The residency will take place in 2027.

The deadline is 30th September.

real21 Media Fund - funding of up to CHF 10,000 to support journalists working in German-speaking Swiss media. The funding is intended to cover research and travel costs for journalists in all media genres, including audio. Applicants must provide confirmation from a Swiss media outlet expressing interest in the proposed project.

The deadline is 30th September.

Maria Leptin Science Journalism Fellowships - fellowships for science journalists who wish to further their scientific education, or life scientists seeking to transition into full time science journalism, supported by the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO). Applicants must be from a state that is a member of the European Molecular Biology Conference (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United Kingdom), and journalists must demonstrate experience in published or broadcast work. They offer a daily stipend that varies based on country, ranging from €68 - €140 per day. For journalists, the duration of the fellowship ranges from three to six months, and selected fellows will be expected to attend a 2-day workshop at EMBO in Heidelberg, Germany (travel and accommodations provided).

The deadline is 30th September.

AJP Journalism Fund - grants for approved journalists (trainees and professionals) in Belgium to develop value-added major or investigative journalistic work. They accept print, photography, magazine, radio, television, podcast, or digital news media. Projects could be major investigations or shorter in-depth coverage. Individual funding amounts are not specified, but they are granting €120,000 in total for this round.

The next deadline is 30th September.

EU Prize for Journalism - a competition for journalistic work in Georgia. Only citizens of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders can apply. Entries must be in Georgian or English. They have several categories, many of which allow broadcast and online media, including a Student category. Prize winners will receive a cash prize (unspecified). Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 10th October.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

The Netherlands - for journalists from the Netherlands and Germany, taking place between February and May 2026. The delegates receive a €3500 stipend.

The next deadline is 12th October.

Northern Europe - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from the five Nordic and three Baltic states and Germany, taking place between April and June 2025. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The next deadline is 15th November (for German applicants).

Norwegian State's Artist Grant - funding for newly established Norway-based artists to develop artistically and make a living from their work as an artist. They offer NOK 330,449 a year for periods of between one to three years. Applicants must be under 35 years old. NOTE: When it is considered reasonable, exceptions can be made to the age requirement and to the rule about being based in Norway. Scholarship recipients can have up to 50% permanent employment alongside the scholarship, but they cannot be students taking more than 15 credits per term. They have many categories of arts, including journalism and fiction.

The deadline is 15th October, 1 pm CEST.

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:

Environmental Investigative Journalism - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists to conduct a journalistic investigation about an issue that concerns the environment and relates to Europe. To qualify applicants must be legally residing in at least two different countries. The result of the investigation must be published by at least two professional news outlets in at least two different countries, one of which must be in Europe. Production costs are eligible up to €1000. The grant can cover working time and expenses such as logistics, travel, insurance, access to legal support, translations, access to technology and data sets, etc. Teams can also apply for an experienced mentor to provide assistance.

The next deadline is 16th October, 1 pm CEST.

The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet.

The next deadline is 13th November, 1 pm CET.

FPD Low Countries Grant - funds for investigative journalists from Belgium and The Netherlands who want to collaborate for a cross-border local investigation. The proposed project must be published in at least one Dutch-language medium in Belgium and in one medium in the Netherlands. Applicants must have a letter of intent for publication from at least two professional news outlets. They accept any journalistic media, including radio documentaries and podcasts.

The next deadline is 13th November, 1 pm CET.

Visegrad V4 Art Residency - financial support and residencies for applicants who are citizens of the Visegrad countries: Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia (“V4”). Except for VARP-US, the residency project must be implemented in a Visegrad country other than that of the applicant's citizenship and/or permanent residence. The amount of the support is €3000 per month for the resident and €3000 per month for the host organisation. There are specific 2-month Visual and Sound Artists Residencies which facilitate mobility and artistic exchanges of V4 citizens in the fields of visual and sound arts, including sound installation, sound performance, composition. Other relevant categories include a 6-week Literary Art Residency (written literature, literary criticism, literary translation and journalism). They have a finder so that applicants can check what residencies are available to them.

The deadline is 15th October.

Zad Miles for Connection Program - financial support enabling artists, individuals and artistic groups from the Arab region who are currently residing in Europe (since 2015), regardless of their ethnicity, to display works in new spaces. This support covers all artistic and literary specialisations and is open to individuals of all ages. The support falls into three main categories: travel and accommodation costs; costs of transportation and shipment costs of artworks and production materials; costs of translating artworks into several languages and the costs of simultaneous translation during live meetings with the public. Some examples of this support include: presenting theatrical works and live artistic performances, concerts at music festivals, streaming films in cities and places where they have not previously been streamed, organising or joining literary readings, organising and relocating art exhibitions, and sharing the outcomes of artist residencies. The programme gives priority to artists who moved from the following countries: Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Yemen, Sudan, and Libya. Applications can be filled out in Arabic or English, and invitation letters can be in any other language.

The next deadline is 16th October.

Vienna Media Initiative Media Start Funding - funding for Viennese small media founders developing economically sustainable services who want to strengthen their business management skills and journalistic know-how, and are developing new media products. A special focus is on the journalistic quality and the novelty of the applicants’ media formats. Grants can range from €2000 to €10,000 per project. This can cover costs for external services, training and professional development, courses and consultations, internal payroll costs, and travel expenses. The Vienna Media Initiative will cover 75% of the proposed costs.

The next deadline is 31st October.

Sounds of the Future Residency at Sound Art Lab - a 3-week residency opportunity for artists strongly associated with the Danish sound art scene. Residing artists will have their own accommodation, workspace and access to professional sound studios for recording and editing stereo, surround and multi-channel works, electronic and wood workshops, as well as to their general depot of audio gear (microphones, recorders, speakers etc.). The residency provides an honorarium of DKK 10,000 per week. Both individuals and groups can apply, however the grant amount remains the same per award. Applicants cannot be in education or undergoing training. They are able to support artists with children.

The next deadline is 1st November, 11:59 pm CET.

NCTJ Awards for Excellence - free-to-enter awards recognising the achievements of talented individuals in the U.K. with promising journalism careers ahead of them. The awards are open to students, trainee and apprentice journalists. There are many categories, including Podcast Journalism, as well as medium-agnostic ones. Specialist award categories include the Innovation of the Year award as well as the Equality Diversity and Inclusion award. Applicants can enter as a Student if they are studying (or have studied) on an NCTJ-accredited course in the 2023-24 academic year and/or they are studying towards the Diploma in Journalism as a distance learner, having started the course no more than two years ago, and are not a working journalist. Applicants can enter as a Trainee if they have completed the Diploma in Journalism and have less than two years’ employment and/or they are completing (or have completed) an NCTJ journalism apprenticeship during the 2023-24 academic year and/or they are studying towards the Diploma in Journalism as a distance learner, having started the course no more than two years ago, and are a working journalist with less than two years’ employment.

The deadline is 12th November, 5 pm GMT.

Oceania

Government of South Australia Grants - the government of South Australia offers several grants for professional South Australian artists spanning all art forms and areas of practice, for both individuals and organisations. The relevant grants on offer are:

Professional Development - up to AU $15,000 supports the professional development of individual independent artists and arts workers to undertake skills development and training that is relevant to their arts practice or professional practice. Eligible expenses include: mentoring, short courses, work placements, attendance at conferences, residencies. Organisations can also apply to host an artist-in-residence to benefit a cohort of artists.

Market Development - up to AU $15,000 for artists and organisations to build a national and international profile through the development of relationships, networks and market opportunities. Applicants can be independent artists or organisations, and can apply for: travel to national or international markets, art fairs, events or festivals; costs to bring key industry representatives to South Australia for meetings or presentations; the development of marketing materials for promotion related to market development; tour development, including small-scale presentations of new work (that hasn’t toured previously) in a new region or market, noting that this category is not intended to support full-scale touring.

Projects — Independent Artists and Groups - funding for independent artists and groups that supports the development, production and presentation of new works by independent artists and groups across all art forms. Applicants can seek assistance towards various stages of the work’s development, with or without a public outcome. Independent artists may apply to tour an established work or exhibition through this category. The exact grant amount depends on the scope of the project.

Projects — Community - up to $40,000 for artists and communities to achieve inclusive artistic, cultural, and social outcomes. Applicants can be independent arts and cultural organisations and groups or funded organisations (not individuals) and can apply for: accommodation and per diem for South Australian artists, creatives, and technical personnel; freight and touring costs; marketing and materials costs; venue and equipment costs; and more. Applications that explore social and cultural issues with regional South Australian communities, people with disability, young people, culturally-diverse or emerging communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and remote communities are encouraged.

Projects — Public Art and Design - up to AU $15,000 to support small-scale public art projects. Applicants can be government agencies, organisations, or community groups (not individuals). Projects must be in the public realm, and can be functional or non-functional, permanent or temporary.

Major Projects — Collaboration - up to AU $100,000 for creative development, art making, and presentation across art forms. Applicants can be independent groups or funded or unfunded arts and cultural organisations. Projects should promote courageous experimentation while contributing to the sustainability of the arts and culture sector by proposing new ways of working, new outcomes for audiences, and employment outcomes for independent artists and production personnel.

Major Projects — Triennial Project - total funding of AU $120,000 to support the creation and presentation of new work across all art forms. The funding is distributed over three years (AU $40,000 per year) and it is intended to support all stages of development, culminating in a major presentation of the work in South Australia. Projects that incorporate national and international exposure are encouraged, and touring regionally, nationally and internationally is supported.

Major Projects — Major Commission - funding of AU $100,000 to support a major new work with significant public outcome. Projects must be launched or presented first in South Australia in a high-profile setting. Funding may cover project costs at any stage, including development, production and presentation. Applications must include a commissioning partner, such as a production house, independent producer, festival, arts organisation, publisher, gallery or high-profile venue.

Artist Fellowship - a grant of AU $50,000 for emerging, mid-career and established South Australian artists to undertake a sustained period of creative development. Fellowships may include research, project development or professional development, as long as it strengthens and extends the fellows’ professional practice and contributes to the arts and cultural ecology in South Australia. Applicants must have been primarily based in South Australia for a minimum of three years and commit to being based there for one year following the completion of the fellowship.

The next deadline is 7th October.

New Zealand Podcast Awards - awards for podcasts done by independent and professional Kiwi podcast producers across the country and abroad. They have 28 categories, including Best Independent Podcast, Best Maori or Pasifika Podcast/Host (which is free to enter when you enter any regular category) and The Rising Star Award (for creators with under two years’ experience in podcasting). Applications cost NZ$40 for independent podcasters (with less than NZ$100,000 turnover per year), educational institutions or charities, or NZ$80 for corporations.

The deadline is 15th October, 5 pm NZDT.

Asia New Zealand Foundation Media Travel Grants - funding for New Zealand-based journalists to travel independently to Asia to research and prepare stories in order to help demystify Asia for New Zealand audiences. The Foundation is unable to support travel by more than two people on the same project. The grant can be used to cover most work-related costs for visits to Asia of up to three weeks in duration, including return economy airfares, insurance, accommodation and visa and airport taxes. They do not specify the maximum amount you can apply for, and NOTE: the grant may not be able to fund the full amount of some projects. Applicants can be freelance or staff, but journalists working for news organisations should provide a letter of support from their employer and freelancers should provide correspondence showing that one or more news organisation(s) will publish/broadcast work resulting from the proposed project.

The deadline is 20th October.

Latin America + the Caribbean

Radio Ambulante Open Call - a rolling call out for pitches about Latin American stories. Pitches should be stories that will work well for radio, as well as specific and human-centered. Submissions should not exceed two pages in length.

The deadline is rolling.

Mercantil Journalism Award - a contest for Brazilian journalists publishing or broadcasting in Brazilian media outlets. This year’s theme is: “Longevity and Balance — Building a Sustainable Financial, Mental and Emotional Future,” celebrating work that encourages reflection, offers solutions, and raises awareness of the challenges and possibilities of a long, active, and fulfilling life. They accept work from many media, including newspapers, magazines, news agencies, podcasts and radio stations. Podcasts should have at least 10 journalistic episodes released by the date of registration. There are several categories and subcategories for different media types. For each category there is a first place prize of R $10,000 for each subcategory, a second place prize of R $6000 and a third place prize of R $4000.

The deadline is 30th September.

APRE Florestas Journalism Award - a free-to-enter award for work published in Brazilian media outlets. Work should focus on the theme of “Planted Forests and Technology,” covering ideas such as sustainability, planted forests (specifically in the Paraná region in Brazil), economic development and related technologies. There is an audio reporting category, encompassing both radio and podcasting platforms. The first place winner will receive R $3500, second place R $2000 and third place a digital book reader. All submissions must be in Portuguese.

The deadline is 20th October.

FEAC Foundation Award - a free-to-enter prize for Brazilian journalists and communicators. The award is open to radio journalists, and there is a R $5000 prize for audio content. Submissions must have been broadcast between January and October 2025, and should align with this year’s theme of ‘territorial development.’

The deadline is 25th October.

Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards for Latin American Countries - awards for journalists from print, radio, online, and multimedia platforms from Maldives, on the topic of strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about prevention and early detection of diabetes and hypertension. They pay $1000 for each category, which are split into types of media, including radio.

The deadline is 30th October.

Africa

The Dame Awards - free-to-enter awards recognising media produced by Nigerians that appeared in the Nigerian media in 2024. They have awards for Radio Drama, Radio Reporter, and Radio Presenter of the Year. There is a cash prize (unspecified).

The deadline is 23rd September.

Goethe-Institut Project Space Project Grant - seed funding of up to R100,000 for three artistic projects that will be realised in rural and peri-urban parts of South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini. The Goethe- Institut set up this grant to support art professionals from across South Africa who collaborate with cultural or public spaces and engage with the people in the areas where these spaces are located. Projects must be non-commercial in nature.

The deadline is 30th September, 12 pm CAT.

GPU National Journalism Awards - free-to-enter awards from The Gambia Press Union honouring the courage and excellence of Gambian journalists. There are 16 categories, including Journalist of the Year. All media is accepted, including online, multimedia and radio. Winners receive a trophy, certificate, and cash prize (unspecified). Audio entries should be no longer than 3 minutes for news stories, and no longer than 7 minutes for features. Entries that are not in English must provide a translation or subtitles.

The deadline is 30th September, midnight BST.

Children’s Journalism Prize - a prize for journalists from Chad covering children's issues. They have four categories, including one for Radio — for work between 1-3 minutes in French or Arabic. There is a cash prize (unspecified). Applicants must hold a Professional Journalist accreditation card.

The deadline is 30thOctober.

Middle East

Mawred Production Awards Program - an initiative supporting young artists and writers below the age of 35 from the Arab region — whether residing in it or in the diaspora — by offering production grants in the following disciplines: Literature, Visual Arts, Music & Sound Art, Performing Arts, and Cinema. Grants are awarded up to €8500. For Music & Sound Art they fund the creation and recording of music albums, experimental music/sound projects, sound installations, live concerts, and music-related visuals. The application must be completed entirely in Arabic, apart from the fields that require English.

The deadline is 31st October, 4 pm EEST.

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