Tarbell offers grants for original reporting published in established outlets, whether from freelancers or staff. They seek to fund forward-looking stories, examining how today’s technical advancements and policy decisions lay the groundwork for how artificial intelligence will shape our future.

This round, they’re seeking applications across six focus areas:

1. Accountability reporting on frontier AI companies
2. AI policy and politics
3. AI explainers and analysis
4. AI in government and militaries
5. AI labor impacts
6. AI developments in China