Do you want to create a podcast, but don’t have the time, money, or necessary skillset? Do you have a great idea for a podcast, but don’t know how to market it?<\/p>\n
If so, Google is offering up to $40,000, mentorship, and 20 weeks of training to help you create a podcast from the ground up.<\/p>\n
They want to lower the barrier of entry to joining the podcast industry, and to increase the diversity of voices in podcasting.<\/p>\n
According to their application page:<\/p>\n
“We are holding this open call for podcast ideas from around the world. The six teams we select will receive up to US $40,000, mentorship, and 20 weeks of training, in Boston and virtually at scheduled intervals. The training will start July 29, 2019 and conclude the week of December 9, 2019.<\/p>\n
The deadline has been extended: Applications will now be accepted until 23:59 ET on April 28, 2019. All applicants will be notified either way by email by May 31, 2019.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
It’s an exciting time in podcasting, whether you live somewhere with a thriving podcast industry or a place where people are just starting to learn about podcasts.<\/p>\n
However, to be successful, it takes more than just a good idea. You need a strong sense of who you are making your podcast for, why you are the right person or team to do it, and a clear-eyed understanding of the work it takes to keep it going. Your responses will be essential to the selection process. “<\/p><\/blockquote>\n