All Hear May 2025
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Hello! Welcome (back) to All Hear, the Everything List for Audio Opportunities.
Some personal news — I’ll be headed to Tribeca in New York to host a listening event with In The Dark (plus a bonus event in Philly, it’s a teeny tiny tour).
There are a bunch of great opportunities coming up, particularly for training. For U.S. based students there’s The Bell Summer Youth Podcast Academy, the Levels Up Academy in Virginia and The Moth’s Education Program Summer Workshops across the country. I also spotted that the brilliant Arielle Nissenblatt has adapted a high school podcasting syllabus for a general audience to create Arielle’s Podcast Internship. Plus, we have two exciting workshop opportunities to share — including our first foray into Europe!
This July (20th - 27th), Transom’s lead teacher David Weinberg, along with guest speaker Sarah Koenig, will teach a weeklong Transom in Europe workshop in partnership with the Berlin School of Podcasting. The workshop will focus on stories about press freedom and will be hosted at Publix.de, a new international center for journalism. And in August (24th - 31st), the Transom Traveling Workshop returns to the beautiful Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan, in partnership with Interlochen Public Radio. This workshop is open to 10 beginning and early-career audio storytellers, and scholarships are available! Applications are due May 30th.
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
For this month’s Spotlight I spoke to Andrew Butler, deputy sports editor at The Observer, about their Journalism School in London, an alternative to classic journalism internships.
More Opportunities
International
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:
Poland - for journalists from Poland and Germany to report on climate and energy issues, taking place between June and August. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.
The deadline is 15th May.
Middle East - for journalists from Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt and Germany, taking place between November and December. The delegates receive a €5000 stipend.
The deadline is 15th June.
Israel - for journalists from Israel and Germany, taking place between November and December. The delegates receive a €5000 stipend.
The deadline is 15th June.
United Kingdom - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from the United Kingdom and Germany, taking place between October and December. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.
The deadline is 15th June.
SAJA Reporting Fellowships - funding of $2000 to $5000 for international journalists reporting on topics related to South Asia that are not covered well by the mainstream media. Grants are intended to reimburse journalists for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while traveling and reporting.
The deadline is rolling. You can find other opportunities with rolling deadlines here.
One Young World Journalist of the Year Award - a free-to-enter award recognising international journalists who are changing how stories are reported and leaving a positive global impact. An international panel of judges will select three winners based on the work applicants have carried out in their countries and communities and its benefits and impact on young people. The award will be presented at the One Young World Summit from 3rd - 6th November in Munich, Germany.
The deadline is unspecified.
Online Journalism Awards - a celebration of international journalism, held by the Online News Association (ONA). The awards are open to newsrooms of all types — websites, micro sites, blogs, podcasts and all digital platforms. They also have The Student Journalism Award, for enrolled high school or undergraduate students (full- or part-time) who received academic credit for the submitted work; work produced for pay is ineligible. Entries may be submitted in any language, but English submissions are strongly recommended, and any non-English language entries must provide English translations. There have many awards, and four come with a cash prize: the Gather Award in Community-Centered Journalism, the General Excellence in Online Journalism, the Knight Award for Public Service, and the University of Florida Award for Investigative Data Journalism. Entries cost $200 per entry for non ONA Members, $125 per entry for ONA Members, $50 per entry for micro-newsrooms (with 15 or less employees), and between $15 and $30 for Students.
The deadline is 15th May, 11:59 pm ET.
Reiefestival Open Call - a call out for international submissions for the Reiefestival, a multidisciplinary arts festival in Bruges, Belgium from 28th - 30th August 2026. Applicants may work in any stage-related artistic discipline, including theatre, musical theatre, performance, dance, music, sound art, spoken word, and more. The theme of this year’s festival is ‘flow’ and submissions must be performances that can be performed outdoors at venues near or on Bruges’s canals during the festival. Selected artists will receive funding to support coproduction (specific amount depends on the work), including travel, meals, and overnights.
The deadline is 15th May.
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 15th May.
IDA Documentary Awards - an international competition for the documentary genre, held by the International Documentary Association (IDA). All audio entries must provide a transcript or link to a closed-captioned video file, and non-English entries must provide an English translation. Entries cost between $185 and $660 depending on deadline, membership status and length.
The early bird deadline is 15th May, the regular deadline is 15th June, the late deadline is 15th July, and the final deadline is 1st August.
VCCA Wachtmeister Award - a free-to-enter biannual award for a prominent writer, visual artist, composer or sound artist whose significant achievement in the arts is widely recognised. The next Wachtmeister Award is specifically open to established composers and/or sound artists using acoustic sources who have not previously been in residence at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts (VCCA). Eligible applicants will have worked professionally as a composer for at least the past 15 years with substantial national or international achievement in their field, including publications, grants, awards, and other signs of achievement. The award winner will receive a fully-funded VCCA residency of up to 30 days, to be scheduled between 1st May 2025 and 31st August 2026; a $1000 honorarium; and a travel stipend of $750. The VCCA residency at Mt. San Angelo includes an individual studio, a private bedroom with a private en-suite bath, and three prepared meals each day in a community of more than 20 writers, visual artists, and composers in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. I believe it is international.
The deadline is 15th May.
Travel Media Awards - a free-to-enter award recognising excellence in travel media in the U.K. by international journalists. There are 24 categories, including Broadcast Programme of the Year.
The deadline is 16th May.
International Journalists’ Programmes ComLab - a 3-day conference/bootcamp in Berlin for international journalists interested in building science communication skills and developing media projects in tandem with scientists. The conference, which will be held in English, runs from 4th - 6th September and includes keynotes, networking rounds, group work, training sessions and a final pitching slam where winning pitches will be awarded up to €2000 to create their product. They also cover room and board and provide a travel allowance of up to €150 for participants not currently living in Berlin.
The deadline is 16th May.
Karl Sczuka Prize for Works of Radio Art - an international €12,500 award and €2500 support grant for proposed radio art projects using musical material and structures in an acoustic performance which can be carried out in a two-week production at the Südwestrundfunk radio play studio in Germany. The prize is open to authors, composers, directors, and production teams. There is also The Karl Sczuka Research Grant in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut which offers €5000 to support the research phase for international radio art projects. It offers the possibility of a research stay in a non-German-speaking country. The Research Grant, awarded annually, is aimed at artists who work in the field of acoustic and time-based art (audio, performance, and sound) that deal with narrative, technical and artistic possibilities of the radio medium and are active in Germany.
The deadline is 23rd May.
The Observer Journalism School - a free week-long intensive training experience where students will take part in discussions, presentations and assignments led by The Observer editors and journalists. This programme was previously known as the Tortoise Journalism School, and Tortoise Media (now part of The Observer) are well known for their audio journalism and many investigative podcast series such as Sweet Bobby and Pig Iron. Meals and refreshments are provided, and accommodation is available for successful applicants outside of London. The School runs Monday - Friday, starting on either 30th June or 7th July. Applicants should be over the age of 18 and no formal journalism training or experience is required. The training will be in English. It’s open to international applicants, but they must be able to make it to London.
The deadline is 23rd May.
Transom Traveling Workshop: Interlochen - a week-long audio storytelling workshop for international beginning and early-career makers at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, Michigan. Ten students will learn field recording, interviewing, digital editing, script writing, and narration from instructor David Weinberg. The workshop runs August 24-31 and scholarships are available.
The deadline is 30th May.
URTI International Radio Grand Prix - a free-to-enter competition which rewards international radio programmes for their efforts of research and originality. Each year has a different theme — this year’s is “Radio and climate change.” All radio forms are eligible, including reports, documentaries, essays, fiction, sound compositions, and children’s stories. The main prize is $500. Entrants must be a broadcast, radio, or audiovisual production organisation. The maximum accepted length is 52 minutes. Entries can be in any language but a French or English translation should be provided for non-English and non-French programmes.
The deadline is 30th May.
Biophilia Award - a recognition of the efforts of international professionals and organisations that have contributed exceptionally to improving public awareness and understanding of environmental issues. They offer one award of €100,000. Applicants must be engaging professionally in any facet of environmental thought, communication or culture. The application must be submitted in English but previous work samples can be provided in other languages, so long as they are accompanied by a short summary in English.
The deadline is 30th May, 12 pm CEST.
Left of the Dial’s Essential Listening Poll - the inaugural listening poll to determine the 100 most influential podcasts of all time, which will be published in August. Podcasts can be in any language. They ask people to list the 5 podcasts that have impacted them the most, which can be interpreted in any way that they see fit. Any podcast in any genre that has published at least one episode is eligible. The list will be made up of shows rather than individual episodes, but submittors can highlight their favorite episodes in their selection notes. Selections can be listed in no particular order and will not be ranked. Shows that you participated in making, distributing, or marketing are not permissible.
The deadline is 30th May, 11:59 pm ET.
IJA / AAJA Pacific Islander Scholarship - two $5000 scholarships organised by The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and the Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA) to help Indigenous peoples of the Pacific — particularly Polynesians, Micronesians and Melanesians — pursue careers in journalism, especially in the U.S. and U.S. affiliated Pacific islands. The scholarships can be used to offset the cost of internships, tuition, student loans or journalism training.
The deadline is 31st May, 11:59 pm HST.
Oak Spring Interdisciplinary Residencies - 2- or 5-week opportunities for international artists, emphasising support for diverse forms of artistic expression. The 2-week residencies are designed for parents, caregivers, or others for whom a 5-week Residency is not possible, but those who are able to apply to the 5-week residency are encouraged to do so. Residents stay in shared accommodations with private bedrooms and bathrooms, sharing living and kitchen spaces. The programme provides about three meals per week to foster community building. Residents can opt to participate in a Residency Showcase during the final week. Those selected for the 5-week session receive a $2000 individual grant, while those in the 2-week session receive $800. Residency periods are available from March to August.
The deadline is 31st May.
NAISA Call for Submissions - New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) is looking for international submissions of art in the realms of sound, electroacoustic, videomusic, radio/transmission or interactive installation for this year’s programming. The theme is “There is Art in Our Nature.” NAISA encourages artists to submit works for interactive sound installations and sound sculptures for indoor and outdoor contexts. All works chosen for presentation will receive an “artist fee” (unspecified). All eligible entries will be considered for two awards: The James Bailey Award – a $300 award for inventive and adventurous works by Canadian artists that push the boundaries of radio and transmission art — and The Andra McCartney Mentorship Award — a $300 award and mentorship residency for Northern Ontario-based artists who are new to the field of sound art. Entries cost $5.
The deadline is 31st May.
State of the ART(ist) Open Call - a grant for international artists working under existential threat, including political repression, war, surveillance, or social inequality. The winning project will receive €6000, and two other projects will receive Awards of Distinction and €2000 each. The grant focuses on the contribution of art to international understanding and cultural diplomacy. Along with financial support, State of the ART(ist) also offers visibility, international networking, and digital and physical presentation opportunities, including at the Ars Electronica Festival from 3rd - 7th September in Linz, Austria.
The deadline is 31st May.
IAPA Excellence in Journalism Contest - a competition for media professionals from North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain. Submitted work can be published or broadcast in a daily newspaper, weekly, magazine, news agency, online publication or radio and television stations. In the case of radio submissions, only works 10 - 15 minutes in length will be accepted. The majority of the first prizes in each category will be awarded $2000. The award ceremony will be held in October during the 81st IAPA General Assembly in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
The deadline is 31st May.
PLAYA Residency - an international residency opportunity in the Oregon Outback for scientists, naturalists, biologists, musicians, designers, sustainability leaders, social practice artists, musicians, visual artists, writers, performing artists, and individuals engaged in interdisciplinary work. The residency is located in a remote, rural area of Oregon with wide open vistas and opportunities for field explorations in rich natural settings. PLAYA’s 76-acre campus sits alongside an intermittent desert lake which is 10 miles wide and 20 miles long. Applicants may choose a 5-, 11-,17-, or 25- night session. Residents stay in individual cabins, free of charge, but are responsible for their own travel costs and food while they are in residence. Applications cost $30.
The deadline is 31st May, 11:59 pm PT.
The Dig Awards - international awards for investigative journalism in video or audio formats. The Audio & Podcast category includes podcasts, audio dramas and radio shows that tackle and cover relevant international stories using an investigative angle, original reporting techniques and a distinctive approach. The category is open to works in Italian, English, Spanish and French, but French and Spanish entries require an English translation. The festival will take place 14th - 28th September in Modena, Italy. Entries cost €50.
The deadline is 1st June.
Oral History Project Grant - grants of up to $5000 awarded twice annually for serious research that uses oral history as a principal source. Applicants could be graduate students conducting research for their thesis or dissertation, or more advanced scholars for books or other scholarly projects. The interviews generated by these projects will become part of the collection of the Hagley Library, which guarantees the permanent preservation of and access to oral histories associated with any funded project. It is open to international applicants, but NOTE: they are specifically looking for stories on interconnected histories of American business, technology, and society. They especially seek oral histories representing the roles of women, African Americans and other ethnic minorities. Interviews must be conducted in English. Also, they have a deadline of 1st December every year, I’m not 100% sure if they have opened yet.
The next deadline is 1st June.
Headlands Bay Artist in Residence - a 4- to 10-week residency at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California, for international artists of any discipline. Residencies offer studio space, a private bedroom in a shared house, four chef-prepared meals per week, audio/video equipment, and an artists’ library with a computer. They also cover roundtrip airfare and up to $1000 per month of either a stipend or reimbursed expenses. Residents participate in monthly “Show + Tell” nights, as well as seasonal Open Houses events. It costs $45 to apply and applicants must speak basic English.
The deadline is 2nd June.
Headlands Bay Chamberlain Award - a 6- to 10-week residency at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California for international artists working with non-traditional media in the social practice discipline. They also offer a $10,000 cash prize and cover roundtrip airfare. Residencies offer studio space, a private bedroom in a shared house, four chef-prepared meals per week, audio/video equipment, and an artists’ library with a computer. They are especially looking for non-studio-based art that takes place in public spaces, engages viewers in interactive and participatory modes, recognises social and ethnic diversity, and reflects on human lives. Residents participate in monthly “Show + Tell” nights, as well as seasonal Open Houses events. It costs $25 to apply and applicants must speak basic English.
The deadline is 2nd June.
BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition - an award for writers aged 18 and over from outside the U.K. to use the medium of audio drama to tell stories for an international audience. Writers can enter in one of two categories: English as a First Language and English as a Second Language. Winners will receive a £2500 cash prize, be invited to attend an award ceremony in the U.K. in 2026 (including airfare and accommodation), and to participate in the recording of their dramas for a world premiere on BBC World Service platforms. A Special Commendation will be made for the runner-up. Scripts must be written substantially or entirely in English.
The deadline is 4th June, 11 am GMT.
Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award - free-to-enter international awards celebrating war correspondents. There is a Radio Prize which offers winners €7000. In that category the length of the report must be between 1 and 6 minutes, submitted in original form.
The deadline is 5th June.
The City University of London Richard Beeston Bursary - £6000 in funding for international students enrolled in the M.A. International Journalism programme at City, University of London for the academic year 2025/26. This is not exclusively an audio journalism Master’s, students will develop skills in text, broadcast and online journalism. Applicants can take an elective Film, TV, Video and Radio Specialism as part of the course.
The deadline for submission is 9th June, 5 pm BST.
Berlin School of Podcasting's "Transom in Europe" Workshop - a week-long audio storytelling workshop focusing on freedom of the press and freedom of speech for international early-career makers. Twelve students will learn field recording, interviewing, digital editing, script writing, and narration from instructor David Weinberg with a masterclass taught by Sarah Koenig. The workshop runs 20th - 27th July at Publix Berlin and costs €2800 for Berlin-based participants and €3600 (including accommodations) for participants traveling from outside Berlin. The workshop will be in English.
The deadline is 8th June, 11:59 pm AoE.
London International Awards (LIA) - international awards for work released, published, or broadcast in a commercial environment. There is an Audio & Radio category, which encompasses “any piece of audio-centric content that drives brand awareness and recall without relying on visuals.” They have over 40 awards within Radio/Audio alone. Entries cost $393.75 before the early bird deadline and $525 after that.
The early bird deadline is 10th June, the final deadline is 31st August.
Sonic Dash (Summer) - a 48-hour international competition to create a 2-minute audio piece entirely from scratch. The contest starts on 20th June and ends at noon on 22nd June. The top three winners receive a Reaper Pro License and a feature on Silver Podcast Network, and the first place finalist gets $1000 on top of that, as well as $350 of audio services from Silver Sound, a Dell Pro Max Laptop, software from iZotope and Native Instruments, and Focusrite hardware. Every element of the piece must be made within those 48 hours, which means that the use of archival material and pre-existing music is not allowed. Entries cost $25.
The registration deadline is 13th June.
Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism - awards which honour the work of freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers in developing countries or nations in transition. There are three categories: Freelancer, Local Reporter and News Fixer. Each winner receives a cash prize of $5000.
The deadline is 15th June, midnight GMT.
Without Borders Media Fellowship - an opportunity for journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and newsroom editors from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, and Nepal to produce humanitarian and health related journalistic reporting that leverages scientific storytelling to draw attention to emerging local or cross-border issues in the South Asia region. Applicants should have at least three years of professional experience. The fellowship offers: reporting costs, typically between INR 50,000 and INR 200,000; access to MSF projects; knowledge sharing on MSF’s model of care; mentorship; and training. Awarded fellows will be encouraged to work together, build communities of practice, and support humanitarian actors to better understand crises and contexts. There are two grant categories available for applicants to choose from: the General Grant — supporting in-depth reporting across five themes: Tuberculosis; HIV; Women’s Health; Health Impact of Climate Change and Impact of Caste on Health — and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative Grant on Neglected tropical diseases — focused on raising awareness and fostering a better understanding of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Applications must be submitted in English, but applicants are encouraged to additionally publish their stories in local languages of their region. Multimedia fellows must publish one story which should be at least 8 minutes.
The deadline is 15th June.
Henry Fuhrmann Mentor Award - a $1000 prize honouring a working journalist who is a mentor to others in journalism. Nominees can be anyone in journalism. Applicants may nominate themselves. I believe it’s international.
The deadline is 15th June, 11:59 pm PT.
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship - a 9-month fellowship with Durham University, designed to help an early-career, international journalist develop rigorous, fact-based research and reporting skills. Applicants should have between 2 and 5 years of experience. During the fellowship, the successful applicant will undertake an investigative project from inside a newsroom in either London, New York, or Toronto. The fellow will also receive mentorship from editors at Reuters or other media partners. Fellows receive a monthly salary of £4444 (£53,333 per year pro-rata). In addition, there is a £1250 per month living stipend and a one-off payment of £1800 for travel and related expenses. Where a successful applicant is an existing employee of a news or media organisation and takes a period of leave to pursue the Fellowship, Durham University will pay up to a maximum of £12,000 to their current employer to cover temporary staff costs, subject to conditions. Multimedia journalism is encouraged but NOTE: applicants must provide up to four published examples of work, two of which should be text-based. Applications must be in English.
The deadline is 18th June.
Future of Media Awards - international awards for excellence in digital news media, with a focus on the U.S. and U.K. They have a Podcast category. It’s open to publishers anywhere in the world. The entry fee for national organisations is €100 (plus tax), and for local organisations it is €55 (plus tax). Non-English entries must include an English translation.
The deadline is 19th June.
Prix Italia - a competition for broadcaster organisations in TV, radio and digital media. They have categories specifically for radio drama and radio documentary and reportage. It’s free to enter but “only broadcasting organisations duly authorised by competent authorities” may participate in the Competition.
The deadline is 19th June, 1 pm UTC.
The Ecco Call Out: Slippery Memory - an international call out for 3-minute or shorter pieces on the theme of “Slippery Memory” for The Ecco’s listening sessions and website. The piece should be about 80% - 90% done, meaning applicants should be open to a round or two with an editor and be able to make changes in time. All languages are welcome (along with a translated English transcript, if possible). It is unpaid. Creators maintain 100% IP.
The deadline is 22nd June, 11:59 pm CEST.
The Lovies - the European sister to the international Webby Awards, recognising online excellence. Entrants can be based anywhere but the content must have been produced for European audiences. They have a podcast section with 26 categories under General Series, Individual Episode and Features. Their four new podcast categories are Best Guest, Best Original Score/Music or Sound Design, Best Writing, and Experimental or Innovation. They accept submissions in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, and Swedish. It costs €385 per entry.
The final deadline is 27th June, the extended entry deadline is 8th August, and the grace entry deadline is 12th September.
CBC Podcasts Spring Call for Pitches - a call out for international applicants to submit pitches for one of CBC Podcasts’ series: Uncover (true crime), Personally (memoir), Split Screen (pop culture), and Understood (politics, technology, and culture). Applicants can be independent producers or production companies, and they should have unique access into their story, which should provide universal entry points for a wide range of Canadian and global audiences. Successful pitches will be one-off documentaries that focus on compelling topics or ideas, rather than narrative pieces with characters.
The deadline is 30th June.
Aesthetica Podcast Lounge - a call out for international submissions for Aesthetica Short Film Festival’s Podcast Lounge, an immersive storytelling experience. Winning podcasts will be considered for the Best Podcast award and played aloud in the Podcast Lounge during the festival, which is taking place from 5th - 9th November in York, U.K. Selected podcasters will be given two delegate passes to the festival, as well as access to film screenings, masterclasses, panels, parties, events, networking, and VR and Games spaces. Podcasts must be less than 40 minutes and must be in English. It costs £27 to submit work.
The deadline is 30th June.
IWP Business Journalism Award - funding for a journalist in a German-speaking region to create social opinion journalism on economic policy with reliable data, figures and facts. Radio and podcasts producers are eligible. They offer CHF 30,000.
The deadline is 30th June.
The AIBs - international awards for television, audio and digital media, held by The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB). They have seven awards in the Radio/Audio/Podcast category. It costs £165 (£110 for members), except for the Presenter of the Year category which is £140 for members and non-members. All fees do not include VAT.
The deadline is 30th June.
SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment - a recognition of the best environmental journalism, held by the Society for Environmental Journalists (SEJ). They offer $500 for first-place winners and $250 for second-place winners in all ten categories. The Nina Mason Pulliam Award for the "best of the best" environmental reporting will award $10,000 to one entry selected from the first-place winners. The prize also includes travel, registration and hotel expenses (up to $2500) for the winner to attend SEJ's annual conference. They also have a student journalism contest. Only journalism that is published or broadcast by a media outlet accessible to the general public may be entered in the contest. Most categories allow for audio entries. I believe it is international.
The early deadline is 30th June, and the late deadline is 15th July.
The Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards - awards for audio and video reporting, in broadcast, documentary and online. Entries must have appeared in the United States, which includes international online media which is available for a U.S. audience. An entry in a language other than English is eligible, as long as it is accompanied by an English transcript. The Radio/Audio categories cost $200 (or $150 for independent productions).
The deadline is 1st July.
The Austin Film Festival Fiction Podcast Award - an international competition for independent fiction podcast scripts. Scripts that have been produced are only eligible if: more than one season has not been released to the public; and the show is produced independently and is not controlled by, under exclusive licence to, or financed by any major podcast production company or network. Writers can submit up to three episodes, totalling no more than 90 pages in length. Scripts must be in English. Applications cost $45 for the late deadline and $50 for the final deadline. The winner receives $1000 and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and accommodation to attend the festival in October.
The final deadline is 8th July.
United States
Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellowship in Science Communication - an 8-month full-time fellowship at the Schoodic Institute for U.S. based early-career science communicators. Fellows will create compelling stories of science in Acadia for a range of audiences via written and audio formats, including episodes of their Sea to Trees podcast. Fellows are paid $20.25/hour for 40 hours a week with housing provided on campus in the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park. Housing is in a private bedroom as part of a shared apartment. The fellowship starts on 27th May 2025 and runs until 30th January 2026. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of science or communication with a graduation date within the past 3 years. NOTE: the nearest city with full services, Ellsworth, is a 45-minute drive away. Although not required, personal transportation is highly recommended.
The deadline is as soon as possible.
International Women's Media Foundation U.S. Journalism Emergency Fund - one-time grants for professional, U.S. based journalists of any gender targeted as a result of reporting at events related to the highly charged political unrest and polarisation in the U.S., including elections, civil movements and other challenging environments. Applicants may request support for immediate needs related to their professional work, such as destroyed or stolen equipment and protective gear; or a small grant for medical and psychological care for incidents directly related to threats and crises caused by one’s work as a journalist.
The deadline is unspecified.
Levels Up Academy - a free 2-week, in-person audio storytelling programme at the VPM + ICA Community Media Center in Richmond, Virginia, for local applicants aged 17 to 22. It’s open to anyone regardless of educational status. The programme takes place from 30th June - 11th July. They will cover: studio recording and proper mic technique; field recording using portable recorders; interview skills, including vox pops (“man-on-the-street” interviews); audio editing with the latest software; audio story structure; and the range of jobs and resources in the audio industry. They provide successful applicants with a $700 stipend upon completion of the programme.
The deadline is unspecified.
Colorado Media Project Above the Noise Grants - up to $1500 for Colorado newsrooms for in-person community events designed to build connections and trust with local residents. Funded events should seek to connect community members to local newsrooms; amplify the voices and concerns of youth, communities of colour, rural, low-income, and non-English-speaking communities; and improve elections coverage. All nonprofit and locally owned for-profit newsrooms are eligible to apply, and priority will be given to newsrooms currently participating in Above the Noise and other community initiatives. Grant funds may be used for all organising and hosting expenses, including event hard costs, staff costs, translation, childcare, venue, food, or entertainment and screening fees.
The deadline is rolling. You can find other opportunities with rolling deadlines here.
SHIFT Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts Program - multi-year support and funding for U.S. based, innovative, community-driven projects that address social change issues through a Native lens. Projects must be created in partnership with an organisation, which could be a U.S. based non-profit organisation, for-profit business, or tribal agency. They offer $100,000 two-year awards (with $50,000 earmarked for the lead artist’s or curator’s compensation), professional development, project evaluation, documentation, and marketing support. Awardees will participate in workshops and training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as financial management, legacy planning, project development, and community engagement. Applicants must be 18+ and an enrolled member or citizen of a U.S. federally-recognised or state-recognised American Indian tribe or Alaska Native corporation, or of Native Hawaiian ancestry.
The deadline is 15th May, 11 pm ET.
The Leeway Transformation Award - a $15,000 grant for women and minority gender artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia who create art for social change, and have done so for the past five years. The award is unrestricted and open to artists and cultural producers working in any medium, including traditional and nontraditional as well as multimedia and experimental forms. Artists and organisations must live/be located in Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County for the past two years or more.
The deadline is 15th May.
KQED Internships - annual internships at KQED, a public radio station for the Bay Area. The most relevant internship is the Newscast Internship, which seeks applicants with a desire to develop their journalistic skills, including producing longer radio stories and features. All of the internships are 16-hours/week, $19.18/hour, from 7th July - 19th December. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
The deadline is 16th May.
The Bell Summer Youth Podcast Academy - a 3-week in-person summer podcasting academy for New York City based public high school students, including recent graduates. Students work alongside professional storytellers, editors, and producers to learn a range of podcasting and audio journalism skills, including interviewing, script writing, audio recording and audio editing. Each student will produce a podcast episode during the course, and receive a $500 stipend upon completion, as well as daily lunch allowance. The programme runs from 4th - 22nd August, weekdays from 10am - 3pm in lower Manhattan. Past journalism or podcasting experience is not a factor in the selection process.
The deadline is 18th May, 11:59 pm ET.
Nova Institute Media Fellowship - a fellowship for U.S. based journalists which aims to increase accurate, science-based reporting on health within the media. Nova will support four projects exploring health, well-being, and our ability to flourish and live a fulfilling life. The opportunity is open to print, broadcast, and digital journalists. Successful applicants receive $60,000 and mentorship over 12 months for a proposed project, with an additional $7500 for expenses such as travel and conference fees, and Nova will cover any additional costs associated with attending Nova meetings, workshops, or events. Funding is intended to support a fellow’s living expenses, project-related expenses, travel, conference fees, health insurance, etc. Fellows are expected to work 35 hours per week, and the project should be their only full-time work during the fellowship term. Projects begin in fall 2025, ideally by 2nd September.
The deadline is 19th May, 11:59 pm ET.
Maine Humanities Arts & 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 deadline is 20th May.
Kay Longcope Scholarship Award and Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award - grants for U.S. based LGBTQ+ college students looking to pursue a career in journalism. The Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award offers $5000 tuition assistance and the Kay Longcope Scholarship Award offers $3000 and is specifically for a student of colour. They accept audio pieces as part of the application.
The deadline is 20th May, midnight ET.
Vermont Humanities Project Grants - up to $5000 for community and curriculum development projects that expand the humanities in Vermont. Fundable projects include: community programming that invites participation in humanities discourse; curriculum development with plans to share the work to increase access to the humanities; humanities experiences designed to support a specific affinity group or to encourage interaction among more than one affinity group. Both new and existing projects are eligible to apply.
The next deadline is 21st May.
South Carolina Emerging Artist Grants - grants of up to $1800 for South Carolina-based artists in the first 1-5 years of their careers. Sound artists are welcome to apply. The grant period for this call is July - December 2025. Grant funds must be used for actual project costs.
The deadline is 23rd May, 11:59 pm ET.
In The Dark Call Out for Local Pieces on LOVE for Philadelphia Event - In The Dark Radio is looking for pieces on the theme of LOVE from Philadelphia-based audio makers. These could be works-in-progress, new or old pieces, live or pre-recorded, referencing any type of “love”. If they are unfinished In The Dark can also give production notes if desired. There is no fee for participation, but those whose work is selected will get some free event tickets and some In The Dark merch. Creators maintain 100% IP. Email submissions to taliaaugustidis [at] gmail [dot] com.
The deadline is 26th May.
Bethany Arts Community (BAC) Multidisciplinary Residency - 2-week residencies in Ossining, NY, for emerging and established artists working across any discipline and medium for the development of both new works and works-in-progress. Artists are provided room and board, a private studio, three basic meals a day and a $225/week stipend upon completion of the residency. They ask each artist to develop and facilitate a Community Program related to their residency plan. The Fall Multidisciplinary Residency runs from either 9th - 23rd September or 26th September - 10th October. Artists are responsible for transportation and any supplies or materials needed for their practice.
The deadline is 26th May, 11:58 pm ET.
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Arts & Culture Rapid Response Grant - $5000 to $20,000 in funding to Denver-area nonprofit or fiscally sponsored arts and culture organisations experiencing a loss of revenue due to federal policy changes and related impacts. Organisations must: have an operating budget of under $2,000,000; have a mission that celebrates arts and culture; have at least 3 years of consistent arts and culture programming for the public; be able to demonstrate loss of support impacting programmes and operations in 2025; and be based in, and have the majority of programmes occur in, Denver, Adams, Arapahoe or Jefferson counties. Priority is given to organisations acutely impacted by federally-targeted communities, including those identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or people with disabilities.
The deadline is 26th May, 5 pm MT.
Kozik Environmental Justice Reporting Grants - grants up to $15,000 from The National Press Foundation and the National Press Club Journalism Institute for U.S. based journalists working in any medium who plan to cover environmental justice or environmental racism in the U.S. Topics could include: coverage of the disproportionate harms done to disadvantaged communities from pollution, the effects of climate change, or other relevant topics. Freelance or staff journalists are eligible to apply; newsroom journalists must submit a note of support from their supervisor and freelance journalists should submit a note from an assignment editor expressing interest in their work. Work must be published or broadcast in a U.S. based media outlet.
The deadline is 27th May.
Tulsa Artist Fellowship - a 3-year fellowship intended to foster an equitable environment where a diverse and inclusive community of artists and arts workers have the opportunity to live and thrive professionally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Applicants must be at least 25 years old and U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, or O-1 Visa holders. Artists can be from any medium and/or discipline as long as they have a minimum of five years of arts experience. Over the three years they provide: a $150,000 stipend, a $36,000 housing stipend, a one-time $1500 relocation stipend, fully subsidised studio space with equipment, childcare reimbursements for any fellowship activities, and $3600 stipends for a studio assistant and health and wellness activities.
The deadline is 29th May.
NABJ-Apple News Fellowship - Apple News and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are partnering to give a recent graduate or early-career U.S. based journalist the opportunity to work across the app’s key editorial areas, including breaking news, audio, and newsletters. After an initial 3-month rotation with each of the editorial teams, the fellow and Apple News leadership will select a single focus area for the remainder of the fellowship. The fellow will have weekly one-on-one meetings with both their manager and a mentor to check in on progress and answer any questions. The fellowship runs from August 2025 - May 2026, and the fellow will work full-time and receive a salary of $42/hour.
The deadline is 30th May, midnight PT.
Gates Open Washington Grant Application - two Comedy and two General Arts grants of $3000 - $7000 for projects connected to Washington State. They judge the grants based on: quality of the work; chance at completion; originality and relevance to Washington. NOTE: Work must be apolitcal: “This does not mean we don't want to hear real life stories about real life things. If you're not sure, ask.” The application fee is $25.
The deadline is 31st May.
Larch Creative Fund - a call out for innovative ideas from individual artists, groups and nonprofit organisations in the state of Georgia that encourage creative and critical thinking through the arts, with a focus on community participation and fun. A total funding amount of $50,000 in grants will be awarded and distributed, with specific funding amounts commensurate with individual project scope and impact. Preference will be given to projects that: engage or involve the broader public and encourage social engagement; are free and accessible to a diverse audience; are new to the artist or organisation submitting the proposal.
The deadline is 1st June.
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 June, 11:59 pm ET.
Mississippi Arts Commission Mini-Grants for Individuals - a reimbursement grant of up to $500 for established and emerging professional artists based in Mississippi. Grants can be used for: Professional Development (i.e. conferences/workshops), Marketing and Promotional Materials (i.e. website design, social media assets, merchandise), and Artistic Supplies (NOTE: they cannot fund the purchase of any permanent equipment such as musical instruments, computers or microphones). Individuals are considered to be professional artists if they: earn at least part of their annual income in their artistic work; consider their artistic endeavors as a career; maintain a high level of artistic quality; and make a significant time investment in their artistic disciplines through practice, performance or production. They accept media artists. Applicants must be 18+.
The deadline is 1st June.
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 2nd June, 11:59 pm ET.
Arts Connection Artists Micro Grants Program - direct financial support of $500 to $1000 for local artists of all mediums whose work is helping uplift communities across San Bernardino County, CA. Grants could be used for: purchasing materials, equipment, or tools necessary for artistic creation and production; covering professional development costs such as workshops, mentorships, or educational opportunities; supporting exhibition, performance, or public presentation expenses; covering marketing, outreach, and promotional efforts related to an artistic project; other essential expenses that directly contribute to the creation and sustainability of artistic work. Proposed projects do not need to be completed with the funding; this can be startup funding for a larger project idea, or contribute to a larger budget professional development or career advancement goal.
The deadline is 4th June.
The Moth’s Education Program Summer Workshops - programming for U.S. based high school students, college students, and teachers to use The Moth’s storytelling skills in their classrooms.
High School Students - a 1-week free, out-of-school storytelling workshop series with both in-person and virtual options. Students meet to practice and perform Moth stories, ending with a performance. There are two sessions: 14th - 18th July or 28th July to 1st August, from 1pm to 3pm ET.
College Students a 1-week storytelling workshop which provides the space, tools and expertise for students to practice the art and craft of personal storytelling.
Teachers - The Moth Teacher Institute brings together in-service 5th - 12th grade teachers who currently use or are eager to bring Moth stories to their classrooms and school communities. It costs schools between $150 and $750, depending on their financial status.
The deadline is 8th June, 11:59 pm ET or whenever spots are full.
NPR’s Next Gen Radio - free week-long intensive digital media training with a focus on narrative audio. Each selected participant is paired with a professional journalist and together they find, report, and produce a 3:30 to 4-minute-long non-narrated audio story. Anyone new to audio can apply — college students, recent graduates, people who have just started their own podcasts, and those looking to change careers. Selected participants also receive a stipend for their work that week. The programmes are digital-first, meaning they can be done remotely. You can read my Spotlight on NPR Next Gen here. There are various Next Gen applications, each with different requirements. You can apply to any programme at any time, but the project with an upcoming deadline is:
Cincinnati Public Radio, 13th - 18th July, for applicants living no more than an hour’s drive from the headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The next deadline is 15th June.
Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism - a fellowship for a mid-career journalist who specialises in fact-based commentary or analysis to have time away from daily responsibilities to pursue in-depth reporting projects. They offer up to $100,000, which fellows may use to enrich their knowledge of a public interest issue through courses, independent study or travel. The fellowship is intended to result in published projects such as editorials, investigative series, podcasts or books. A candidate should: be employed as an opinion writer, or as a reporter with a major focus on analytical or investigative journalism, at a U.S. news outlet or be a freelancer who devotes a majority of their time, or derives most of their income, from such pursuits; have at least three years of relevant professional experience; demonstrate outstanding analytical abilities; where applicable, secure assurances from editorial supervisors that the applicant will be allowed sufficient time to pursue the fellowship without jeopardising employment (fellows do not have to leave their jobs). Entries and work products must be in English.
The deadline is 19th June.
The New York Times Corps - a multiyear talent-pipeline programme for U.S. based college students from underrepresented groups to receive career guidance from Times journalists. Students who are set to graduate in 2027, 2028 or 2029 are eligible to apply, including international students who attend colleges in the U.S., and no extensive journalism experience is needed to apply. Successful applicants will speak with their Times advisers at least three times a year for the duration of their degrees. There will also be occasional guest speakers and skill-building opportunities, as well as a chance to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to meet Times journalists in person.
The deadline is 20th June, 5 pm ET.
Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund - funding to support artists and arts organisations in Knight communities (based in Akron, Detroit or Miami-Dade County) by equipping them with the tools they need to expand the use of technology in their work and engage audiences in innovative ways. Individual artists may ask for up to $25,000; organisations or collectives may ask for up to $100,000. The categories eligible for funding are: the purchase and installation of hardware and/or software (e.g. licensing of archiving software, installation of live streaming equipment, purchase of cloud storage); the build-out or installation of technology infrastructure (e.g. installation of networking equipment, outdoor projections); staff or contract support; website design and development; mobile application development; or digitisation, archiving and digital preservation. Applicants must be a resident of or have an office in Akron, Detroit or Miami-Dade County.
The deadline is 20th June.
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 20th June, 11:59 pm MST.
SPJ Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award - a competition for any person, persons or organisation in the U.S. or its territories who have demonstrated the importance of a free press. Honourees receive a $10,000 cash award and transportation (airfare and two-night hotel stay) to the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) national convention. Additional travel costs are the responsibility of the award recipient. Honourees do not have to be journalists. Work must have been completed within the previous calendar year. Nominations for lifetime achievement are also welcome.
The deadline is 22nd June, 11:59 pm ET.
Washington State Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) - 65 project-based grants of $1500 for artists working in all disciplines across Washington State. The funding may be used for various purposes including artist fees, materials, equipment, travel, and marketing, support to continue a current project, support to start a new project, and many other needs related to the project. Their criteria include artistic excellence, clarity of vision and the potential impact the award would have on the artist’s life. Panellists will be asked to prioritise Black and Indigenous artists, as well as discuss marginalised identities within BIPOC communities. Applicants must be 18+
The deadline is 23rd June, 11:59 pm PT.
Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting - a prize honouring a writer for a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years in the U.S. which has made a profound and lasting contribution to public understanding of advances in medical science and their impact on human health. The honouree receives an award of $5000 and a certificate. The prize has previously been awarded to radio journalists.
The deadline is 30th June.
National Endowment of the Arts Grant for Arts Projects - between $10,000 and $100,000 for public engagement with the arts and arts education, arts integration in community development, and capacity-building within the arts sector. Eligible organisations include nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organisations; units of state or local government; or federally-recognised tribes or tribal communities. Applicant organisations must have completed at least five years of arts programming prior to the application deadline. 1:1 Cost-share/match is required.
The next deadline is 10th July, 11:59 pm ET.
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 11th July.
City of Renton Arts and Culture Grants - funding of between $500 and $10,000 for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton, Washington. Applicants can be individuals, organisations, and community groups. They are looking for innovative projects that bridge cultural gaps and ignite fresh avenues of creative engagement, especially for underserved groups. Projects should provide public benefit, such as free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings; scholarships to ongoing, fee-based, arts educational or training programmes; and services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English-speaking abilities.
The next deadline is 18th July, 4:30 pm PT.
United Kingdom + Ireland
BBC Upload - a rolling call for content to be aired on BBC radio stations and social and online platforms. Any format of submissions are welcome, including audio, podcast clips, short stories, poems, and comedy sketches. Applicants must reside in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Channel Islands. Submissions are accepted all year round.
The deadline is rolling. You can find other opportunities with rolling deadlines here.
Multitrack’s Open Space - a free collaborative event where members of the audio industry are invited to explore the question: How can our audio community support enduring and inclusive careers, to ensure the best talent is able to shape the podcasts and radio of the future? The event is for people from all levels of professional experience who want to make the audio industry better and fairer particularly when it comes to career development opportunities.
The deadline is before spaces fill up.
ACAVA’s Family Arts in Brent - a paid opportunity for a socially engaged, U.K. based artist with experience working with families to lead a week-long project in August with 5 - 12 year olds. The project is part of Flourish, a holiday arts programme for families in Brent. At the festival children come together to explore art, play outdoors, and learn new skills alongside professional artists, who co-create a series of hands-on sessions responding to a theme of their choice. Whether their practice is rooted in visual arts, movement, sound, storytelling, or something more interdisciplinary, they are looking for artists who are: deeply committed to social engagement; passionate about intergenerational creativity; and excited to contribute to a growing community arts programme in Brent. They pay £900 total for three days.
The deadline is 19th May, 9 am BST.
Cowrie Scholarship - full scholarships (tuition and maintenance) for undergraduate U.K. based Black students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are starting their first undergraduate degree at one of the Cowries participating partner universities.
The deadlines range from February to June, varying depending on the partner university.
British Podcast Awards - awards for podcasts that have been either produced in Great Britain and Northern Ireland or designed for U.K. audiences. They have 31 categories, including a Rising Star Award, for people with under two year’s experience in the podcasting industry. The entry fee is £210+VAT or £50+VAT for independents/freelance producers, charity podcasters or companies with less than ten full-time employees. NOTE: Entries after 15th May will incur an additional fee of £100.
The standard deadline is 15th May, the late deadline is 29th May.
U.K. Audio Network (UKAN) x The Podcast Show Access and Diversity Ticket Bursary - an opportunity to attend The Podcast Show 2025 for participants from underrepresented backgrounds and/or lower socioeconomic backgrounds (with a priority to those earning under the tax threshold from audio). Applicants must be members of UKAN, and selected participants will receive free 2-day passes.
The deadline is 18th May, or when the tickets run out.
Stationers’ Foundation Postgraduate Bursary Scheme - up to £9000 of funding for select courses for early-career postgraduate students residing in the U.K. There is one audio-relevant course: the University of Salford’s M.A. in Journalism, which has broadcast modules. There is also M.A. News Journalism at Cardiff University, although it appears to be print-led. The Stationers’ Foundation will also try to offer mentorship. Applicants must be classified as paying U.K. tuition fees with a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the selected courses.
The deadline is 23rd May or 16th June depending on the institution.
Bafta U.K. Scholarship Programme - funding for British citizens in need of financial assistance to study eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK. BAFTA Scholars undertaking postgraduate study receive up to £12,000 towards their annual course fees (up to a maximum of £20,000 across two years). BAFTA will also make a contribution (unspecified) towards living expenses for undergraduate courses, but if the course is three or four years long, only those going into their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study are eligible to apply. As well as financial assistance, BAFTA scholars also receive mentoring support and free access to BAFTA events around the UK. Eligible courses include M.A. Sound Design for Film and Television and Diploma Location Sound Recording.
The deadline is 28th May, 12 pm BST.
Independent Podcast Awards - awards recognising independent podcasts in the U.K. and Ireland. Their definition of “independent” is free of corporate ties, i.e. produced without the financial support of a large organisation, such as a publishing company, or brand, and is not fronted by high profile celebrities (high profile guests are allowed). Podcasts must ideally have released ten episodes in the last 12 months or be a contained mini-series. There are 23 different categories. The first entry costs £35 and subsequent entries are £5.
The deadline is 2nd June, 6 pm BST.
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. You can only apply once you have applied for an NCTJ-accredited course. They have four application rounds a year.
The next deadline is 18th June, 5 pm BST.
Arts Council Ireland’s Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award - €5000 to €20,000 of funding for Irish artists and practitioners working in a creative capacity in any art form to develop their practice in arts experiences with or for children and young people. The funding extends to arts facilitators, curators, or programmers. Applicants must either be a resident in the Republic of Ireland, or be able to make a strong case for why their programme would benefit the arts in the Republic of Ireland.
The deadline is 19th June, 5:30 pm IST.
UCL East London Scholarship - a needs-based scholarship for East Londoners funding the fees and living costs of eligible Master’s programmes at University College London (UCL). The scholarship covers tuition fees and £16,000 maintenance payment. Applicants must be residents in the U.K. or Ireland and eligible to pay home fee rate, and must have lived in one of the following east London boroughs for the past five years: Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. Applicants must have an annual household income of £42,875 or less. Their eligible programmes include Audio Storytelling for Radio and Podcast, and Designing Audio Experiences: Art, Science and Production. You must first apply to the Master’s programmes and then apply for the scholarship.
The deadline is 26th June, 5 pm BST.
City, University of London Change Makers Programme - one scholarship and one bursary for U.K. based students with home fee status from underrepresented backgrounds who want to study either the M.A. Podcasting or M.A. Broadcast Journalism course at City, University of London for the 2025/26 academic year. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. The Spotify Podcast Scholarship offers £25,000 to cover full tuition fees and living costs for one student on the M.A. Podcasting course and the Goalhanger Podcasts Bursary offers £5000 for one student on either the M.A. Podcasting or M.A. Broadcast Journalism course (so long as they opt for the podcasting elective). Applicants must already have unconditional offers to the courses before applying.
The deadline is 27th June, 5 pm BST.
Europe
Bakala Foundation Taiwan Reporting Tour - a 10-day reporting tour in Taiwan for European journalists with an interest in politics, history, economics, technology, or national security. The trip is fully funded. Selected journalists will study key issues related to Taiwan and E.U.-Taiwan relations, join a network of journalists reporting on Taiwan, and develop informed reporting on Taiwan-related issues relevant for European readers.
The deadline is rolling. You can find other opportunities with rolling deadlines here.
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. Unless otherwise specified, there is typically no limit to the amount applicants can request as long as the budget seems reasonable for the project. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:
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 15th May, 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 15th May, 1 pm CET.
FPD Science Grant - funds for in-depth Dutch-language investigative science journalism in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects that cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. The results of the research must be published in a Belgian media outlet. There is no limit to the budget applicants can suggest.
The next deadline is 15th May, 1 pm CET.
Pluralistic Media for Democracy - a total of €1,400,000 in financial support for 40 local and regional European outlets, community media, investigative journalism, and public interest news organisations that operate in "news deserts" or areas experiencing strained media pluralism. The grant programme is open to legal entities with a registered seat in one of the EU27 countries and Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia & Serbia. The programme aims to empower media organisations to continue their critical role in upholding democracy and fostering informed public discourse across Europe through strategic support in innovation, business sustainability, and audience engagement.
The next deadline is 12th June, 1 PM CEST.
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 24th July, 1 pm CEST.
International Hosting Week - Culture and Health - an opportunity for five European artists to attend International Hosting Week, a five-day programme designed to explore the intersection of arts and elderly care. The programme takes place in the Netherlands from 19th - 24th June. All expenses are covered, including travel, accommodation, meals, transportation, and programme activities. Applicants may work in any discipline, as long as they have at least three years of professional experience working at the intersection of art, culture, and health and wellbeing. Selected artists will participate in activities and events both collectively and based on individual interests, as well as document their experiences in innovative ways that align with their artistic practice. The working language for all activities is English.
The deadline is 16th May.
Mediterranean as the Climate Hotspot (MATCH) Open Call - a call for artists based in a Mediterranean country (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, or Tunisia) to participate in MATCH, a programme that connects artists to community gardens as a response to the climate crisis in five Mediterranean cities: Athens, Nicosia, Marseille, Barcelona, and Izmir. Selected artists will participate in a month-long research and production residency in one of those cities, followed by a post-production of the final artwork, taking place between October 2025 and May 2027, depending on the selected residency. Applicants may work in any participatory and socially-engaged discipline (including sound). The artist fee is €6000 and the production budget is €600. Applicants must be proficient in English.
The deadline is 18th May.
Anna-Maria and Stephen M. Kellen Fellowships - funding for up-and-coming German journalists to examine critical issues and public-policy by comparing perspectives in German-American affairs. Applicants must: have a minimum of five years of relevant work experience; hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; hold German citizenship and live and work in Berlin; have a working knowledge of the English language. Fellows receive room and board for 21 days and a $7000 stipend to cover transatlantic airfare and domestic travel. Staff and freelancers can apply, but freelance journalists should demonstrate where related pieces could be published.
The deadline is 30th May.
NTR Podcastprijs (Podcast Prize) - a prize for young creators under 30 from Belgium and the Netherlands for works in Dutch or Flemish. The form of the audio piece is completely free; it can be a narrative series/single documentary/sound art/radio play/reportage/news item/drama production/portrait/etc. The maximum length is 50 minutes. Ten podcasts will be nominated; the prizes include professional recording equipment, a visit to the Prix Europa in Berlin or a masterclass by the NPO fund.
The deadline is 30th May, 5 pm CEST.
Audionomia Awards - free-to-enter awards celebrating Polish non-fiction audio reportage. There are two awards, the Audionomia Award (PLN 10,000 prize) and the Audionomia Sound Design Award (PLN 5000 prize). Entries must not exceed 50 minutes in length.
The deadline is 31st May.
Voices of Brandenburg - a six-month coaching programme for German journalists from the state of Brandenburg. Selected journalists will receive €1400 per month of financial support throughout the programme, as well as training in editorial work and job applications, mentorship, and three practical placements in leading media companies. No prior journalistic experience is required.
The deadline is 31st May.
Sonic Acts Springs - a launchpad for an early-career artist (aged 32 or younger) based in the Netherlands to develop a bold new project small-scale work that engages with urgent ecological, political, technological, and social concerns, to be presented at the 2026 Biennial in Amsterdam. Proposals should take the form of sound works, field or sound walks, single-day workshops, performative lectures, audiovisual works, events, or printed matter. They provide €3500 (which includes the artist fee and artwork production budget; excluding presentation costs). Additional funding sources are allowed and encouraged. Topics may include, but are not limited to: climate grief; alliances between the human and non-human; practices of giving voice; spatial approaches to sound; making the invisible perceptible (such as nuclear radiation, obscured machinery, or hidden networks); and tracing colonial legacies embedded within our technological and environmental realities. Applications should be in English.
The deadline is 1st June, 11:59 pm CET.
IPI New Media Incubator - an 8-month programme supporting startups and new media ventures in Europe with €15,000, training, tools and guidance to build sustainable and creative news products shaping the media market. The International Press Institute (IPI) will train, coach and guide grantees toward product-market fit, resilience and successful implementation of their project. Eligible organisations should be based in Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Ukraine. Applications must be submitted in English.
The deadline is 6th June.
Sonic Acts and De Ateliers/Woonhuis The Walls Have Ears - a 1-month writing residency in Amsterdam for an established E.U. based artist, researcher, or scholar working in the field of sound studies. The residency invites a dialogue on how we engage with the practice of close listening. It will take place from 2nd February - 3rd March 2026. They offer accommodation, travel expenses from within the E.U. (up to €500), an artist fee of €3000, and tickets to Sonic Acts Biennial events. Residents will be expected to conduct studio visits, attend public events like listening sessions and lectures, and write for the Ecoes magazine and/or the Sonic Acts online portal later in 2026. Applicants should have at least one publication — such as a peer-reviewed article, book, or equivalent — in the field of sound studies.
The deadline is 15th June.
Prix Europa - a free-to-enter award for the best European audio, digital media and video productions of the year which are funded or co-funded by public service media. They have seven audio categories. They also have a Rising Star award for students (which has a separate deadline in August). The award is unique because entries are assessed with an open-door jury, meaning evaluation takes place with a “public and open debate.” Nominated applicants must attend the Prix Europa in Berlin from 5th - 10th October 2025 in order to present the piece and judge others (travel expenses won’t be covered).
The deadline is 15th June.
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 15th June, 11:59 pm CET.
Åke Blomström Masterclass - a free in-person masterclass in Berlin for ten up-and-coming European audio producers. Successful applicants receive €500 to cover travel and accommodation. The masterclass takes place from 4th - 5th October 2025 in Berlin, right before the Prix Europa. The focus is on a European style of audio. You can read my Spotlight here for more information.
The deadline is 30th June.
Africa
Norbert Zongo Cell for Investigative Journalism in West Africa (CENOZO) Scholarship - a scholarship for journalists to participate in the 2025 World Conference of Francophone Science Journalists. Applicants must be French-speaking journalists from Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Cameroon, Congo, Chad, Gabon, Rwanda or Burundi. At least three years of professional experience and a demonstrated interest in science journalism are required. Selected journalists will participate in roundtable discussions, expert panels, training workshops, and field visits at the conference, which is taking place from 9th - 14th June in Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire.
The deadline is 15th May, 6 pm GMT.
African Investigative Journalism Conference Fellowships - two fellowship tracks at the African Investigative Journalism Conference. One track is for early-career journalists under the age of 30 with five or less years of experience, and the other track is for mid-career journalists with five or more years of experience. The fellowship covers major costs, including travel and transportation, accommodation, conference fees, and meals. Selected fellows are required to produce at least one piece of investigative journalism inspired by the 2025 conference, which is taking place from 5th - 7th November at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The deadline is 23rd May, 5 pm SAST.
Sound Waves Podcast Training Lab - a 5-day training programme for early- to mid-career audiovisual creators from South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi. Applicants should be professionals who are passionate about podcasting and audio storytelling; women and those working with underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. Selected creators must be able to attend the full training in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 7th - 11th July, and the programme will cover travel and accommodation costs for participants from outside of Johannesburg. The training will feature expert facilitators, sound-focused workshops, podcast production training, live recording sessions, studio visits, and public discussions in order to gain the creative and technical skills to harness the power of podcasting for storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement and amplify underrepresented voices in the podcasting landscape.
The deadline is 23rd May.
African Investigative Journalism Conference Call for Proposals - call for proposals for the 2025 African Investigative Journalism Conference, an annual celebration of African journalists and investigative reporting. Applicants are invited to suggest speakers, panels, themes, or trainings for the conference, which is taking place from 5th - 7th November at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The deadline is 30th May.
The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program - a fully funded master’s degree for Egyptian students to study in any field at a U.S. college or university. For a maximum of two years they fund the course as well as a stipend, travel allowance, health insurance and more. Preference will be given to applicants without prior significant experience in the U.S. and/or overseas, and U.S. citizens and green card holders and applicants are not eligible to apply. See the eligibility requirements here, which include grades and English language proficiency.
The deadline is 31st May.
Isu Elihle Awards Competition - free-to-enter awards recognising quality reporting on children’s issues, by journalists working in the continent of Africa. The competition provides project-based mentorship and prize money. The top three published stories will receive R25,000, R15,000 and R10,000 respectively. There’s also a bonus prize — The Isu Elihle Mandy Rossouw Accountability Category Prize — between R10,000 and R25,000 for those journalists in the competition who show remarkable bravery towards holding governments and institutions accountable to ensure that the rights of children on the continent are met. All entries must be in English.
The deadline is 5th June, midnight CAT.
African Fact-Checking Awards - awards for journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers across Africa. Fact-checking in this case refers to correcting a claim about an important topic related to Africa that is either misleading or wrong. Fact-checks can be published/broadcast in any language (provided there is an English or French translation) but entry forms must be completed in either English or French. Radio work is specifically allowed. The winners receive $3000 and the runners-up will receive $1500, except student journalists, who receive $2000 for winners and $1000 for runners-up.
The deadline is 7th June, 11:59 pm GMT.
Canada
Carleton Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities - a free 10-month, hybrid learning experience at Carleton University for Indigenous peoples from: Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation and Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne. It is primarily aimed at people based in Ontario but they will consider others. It involves a 2-week internship at a news organisation and three in-person intensives, for which food and accommodation costs are covered. Graduates will receive $3000 award to help them in the next steps of their journalism journey. Applicants must have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. Those credits must include a 4U course in English (or anglais) with a grade of 60 percent or higher. The course takes place from September to May.
The deadline is 1st June.
Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize - an award for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or any Canadian organisation who in the past year has provided significant help to a writer or journalist outside Canada who has faced threats, violence, harassment, or imprisonment for reporting or commenting on issues of public interest. The winning nominee will receive a CAD $3000 cash prize.
The deadline is 16th June.
DARC Indigenous Residency Program - a 1-month intensive on-site artist residency for mid-career Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) artists in the Ottawa-Gatineau region who are seeking to develop their current practice, experiment with a new medium, or continue an existing project. Artists in residence are provided access to facilities, including a microcinema, soundstage, digital edit suite, and recording studio along with audio-visual equipment. Artists also have access to up to 16 hours of advisor time. Artists in residence are provided: a fee of $2500; $520 for an artist talk or the presentation of their work; a full festival pass to the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival; and free access to workshops for a year.
The deadline is 30th June.
Oceania
Crawford Fund Journalism Awards - a grant for an Australian journalist to experience first-hand agricultural projects in a developing country that are changing lives for the better. Successful applicants will interact with passionate researchers and local farmers, and share their stories with the Australian public. The awardee will submit a piece of completed work that is then published or broadcast. Entries from freelance journalists should indicate an intention to seek publication of further work produced from the visit. The prize will include economy class travel, travel/medical insurance, visa costs, accommodation and other general expenses.
The deadline is 30th May.
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 $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 $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.
The next deadline is 1st July, 5 pm AEST.
Asia
National Arts Council Singapore Grant - grants for the creation of new works by Singaporean artists or the adaptation of old works across artistic mediums. The grant is capped at $50,000 per applicant. Projects can last up to 18 months. For the 2025 cycle, projects with strong use of digital technology are prioritised.
The deadline is 15th May.
Mekong Cultural Hub Interactive Session Call for Proposals - a call for proposals for interactive sessions during Mekong Cultural Hub’s (MCH) Meeting Point on Art and Social Action in Asia. Interactive sessions are hands-on activities that engage participants in group discussions, artistic workshops, trainings, or creative activities focused on the theme, “Building Bridges – Art and Social Action in Asia.” Applicants may be artists or practitioners from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Selected artists will receive an unrestricted micro grant of $300 for each session, and MCH will cover travel and accommodation costs to the Meeting Point in Vientiane, Laos from 16th - 18th October.
The deadline is 30th May.
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