Democracy Group Podcast Fellowship 2026

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.

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For more information, visit Democracy Group Podcast Fellowship.