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This newsletter lists new and closing-soon funding opportunities for addressing existential risk from AI. Visit AISafety.com/funding for the full list of funders in AI safety.
Newly announced
 | | Lightcone Commons |
Grantmaking platform coordinating large-scale philanthropy in funding rounds. The next round closes in mid-December – apply by late November to be considered. Rounds will run monthly after that. Consider applying if: you need funding for a mid- to large-scale project. Non-US applicants are welcome, and individuals get fiscal sponsorship.  | | Applications close late November |
 | | Who can apply: individuals, nonprofits, for-profits, universities |
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 | | Tarbell: Institutional Grants |
Funds outlets to build AI reporting capacity, from new investigative units to new media ventures. Covers accountability reporting on frontier AI companies and AI incidents. Consider applying if: you run an outlet, or a team or series within one, with a track record and an influential audience – anywhere in the world. Outlets of any political leaning are welcome. | | Applications close 11 Dec 2026 |
| | Who can apply: nonprofits, for-profits |
 | | Grant size: $50k – $500k+ |
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 | | FAR.AI: Grantmaking |
Funds AI safety research by academics and independent researchers using a $12m grant from Coefficient Giving (CG). Grantees are nominated by experts, with public RFPs planned. We’ll let you know when public RFPs open.  | | Invite only, no applications |
| | Who can apply: individuals, universities |
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Closing in the next two weeks None. Always open The main go-to funders – we include them every time as a reminder. See AISafety.com/funding for the full list.
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