TARBELL offers grants of $1,000–$20,000 to support original reporting on AI, published in established outlets, whether from freelancers or staff. These primarily fund written journalism but are open to supporting other formats.
Experienced journalists and media creators are welcome to apply for the AI Reporting Grants. Journalists with an investigative background are particularly encouraged to apply.
Organiser says, “As artificial intelligence grows more influential, the companies building it and the policymakers regulating it warrant the kind of scrutiny that journalism exists to provide. We believe rigorous, independent reporting serves the public interest—demystifying technical developments, following the money, and documenting what happens when these systems enter the real world”.
“This round, we’re seeking applications across six focus areas: Accountability reporting on frontier AI companies, AI policy and politics, AI explainers and analysis, AI in government and the military, AI labour impacts, and AI developments in China.”
Applications for this round close March 8, 2026. Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via Botoibhi@icirnigeria.org or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi