original reporting on artificial intelligence and its impacts grant

Eligibility: Cross-border teams of journalists/news outlets researching European animal welfare
Target Region: Global
Application Language: English

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. That’s why Tarbell is offering grants of $1,000–$20,000 to support original reporting on AI published in established outlets, whether from freelancers or staff.

Eligibility

• Both staff writers/editors/producers and freelancers are welcome to apply.
• Journalists with an investigative background are particularly encouraged to apply.
• A background in reporting on AI and/or technology is desirable, but not mandatory.
• You do not need to have an outlet secured before applying, although Tarbell does encourage it.
•  look to fund journalists with a track record of impressive reporting. Tarbell tends to only fund journalists who have written at least one piece like the original journalism they’re proposing

Requirements

• Tarbell is seeking applicants working on “Accountability reporting on frontier AI companies,” “AI policy and politics,” “AI explainers and analysis,” “AI in government and militaries,” “AI labor impacts” and “AI developments in China.”
• Tarbell primarily funds written journalism but are open to supporting other formats.

How to apply

Applications can be sent via the form on their website. You can sent multiple pitches. Apply here.

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