Deadline: September 23, 2026
Applications are open for the Democracy Group Podcast Fellowship 2026. The Democracy Group Podcast Fellowship is a 6-week remote program for young leaders who want to start a podcast and build an audience to strengthen democracy, engaging diverse viewpoints, and bridging political divides.
The program is an opportunity to:
- Launch a podcast: Spend 6 weeks diving deep into how to start a podcast. Navigate the complexity of starting and growing a podcast with intimate workshops, peer editing, distribution and growth frameworks and much more.
- Develop you voice: Throughout the program, work with your peers and TDG mentors to unleash your unique civic voice to build a brighter future for our democracy.
- Grow an audience of changemakers: Learn the strategies and tactics that have helped the best podcasters in the space build audiences who will support you in your journey to make change.
Benefits
- Specialized training: Access a library of short, action orientated lessons from podcasting experts in our network.
- Live Workshops: Join the other fellows and TDG mentors live each week to practice your skills.
- Mentor matching: Get paired with mentors from the TDG network who will help you develop your podcast.
- Fellow community: Interact with fellows like you who are passionate about democracy.
- Launch Support: Launch your podcast with a bang by tapping into our network’s distribution channels.
- Equipment: Sound and look professional with a care package of new podcast equipment.
Eligibility
- The fellowship is open to any high school or college student or group of students working as a team in the United States.
Application
The program begins on September 28th and requires about five hours per week. The program is digital-first and entirely free for accepted students.
For more information, visit Democracy Group Podcast Fellowship.
