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An annual award recognising a broadcast media professional who has come to air with an authored story for the first time Grant

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An organisation based in United Kingdom

In context

This call is open to individuals. Funding is a prize or award of Up to $6,250. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom.

Summary

An annual prize of £5,000 recognising TV or audio professionals who have authored and aired their first story. Eligibility is restricted to applicants aged 50 or over working in broadcast media.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 26 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The Whickers were established in 2015 to fund and recognise original and innovative documentary. They seek to use the generous legacy of pioneering broadcaster Alan Whicker to support emerging film and audio documentary-makers in the funding and production of director-led programmes. The organisation operates several annual funding schemes including the Film & TV Funding Award for emerging filmmakers with promising documentary pitches, The Podcast Pitch in partnership with Sheffield DocFest, and Bursary Schemes in parts of the world where funding is limited due to economic or socio-political r …

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How much funding does this grant offer?
An annual award recognising a broadcast media professional who has come to air with an authored story for the first time offers up to $6,250.
Who can apply for An annual award recognising a broadcast media professional who has come to air with an authored story for the first time?
Eligibility covers organisations in GB; individual. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.
Funding route · no open call
Up to $6,250
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EligibilityGB
Org typesindividual
Last verified26 Sep 2026