$10,000 STORYHIVE Video Podcast Grant (2027)
- Organization: TELUS STORYHIVE
- Type: Grant
- Location: Canada
- Deadline: December 10, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
TELUS STORYHIVE, the TELUS program that funds new and emerging creators in British Columbia and Alberta, is giving $10,000 grants to make a locally reflective nonfiction video podcast of at least eight 30 minute episodes. No experience is required: you get training delivered with JAR Podcast Solutions, a dedicated program manager and distribution on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and STORYHIVE's YouTube channel, and you keep the copyright. It costs nothing to apply. **What you get:** - A $10,000 production grant, 80% paid when you sign your contract and 20% on final delivery - Three mandatory virtual content creator sessions in May 2027, with training provided in partnership with JAR Podcast Solutions - A dedicated STORYHIVE program manager, a Content Creator Kit and a creator community on Slack - Distribution on TELUS Optik TV On Demand, Stream+ and STORYHIVE's YouTube channel - You keep the copyright to your project, and you can apply for renewal for up to five seasons **What you'll do:** - Pitch a nonfiction video podcast about people, topics or events in your own community, interview based or solo - Produce at least 8 episodes of at least 30 minutes each, with synchronized audio and video, filming at least 80% in your community - Deliver episodes on a schedule from September 2027 to January 2028, about 10 to 15 hours a week **Key dates:** - Applications open November 3, 2026 - Applications close December 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT - Recipients announced April 14, 2027 - Content creator sessions May 11, 13 and 18, 2027 - Production starts May 24, 2027 - Final episodes delivered by January 25, 2028 **More information:** - Submission rules and FAQ: https://www.storyhive.com/how-to/2027-storyhive-video-podcasts-submission-rules - Full list of eligible communities is in the submission rules
