Tarbell Grants 2026 for Original Reporting on AI and its Impacts

Tarbell Grants 2026 offers grants of $1,000–$20,000 to support original reporting on AI published in established outlets, for journalists and media creators including freelancers. The focus areas cover accountability, policy, explainers, AI in government and militaries, labor impacts, and developments in China. This round aims to fund investigative and explanatory reporting on the societal impacts of artificial intelligence.

Financial grant amounts to support reporting and publication in established outlets

They welcome submissions from all experienced journalists and media creators, including staff writers/editors/producers and freelancers.

Submit an application via the official Tarbell Grants website.