In short
The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) allows AI use in its application-based grant requests. Applicants who use AI tools are encouraged to proofread before submitting, to write in their organization's voice, and to add local data and information that supports their statements.
Permits AI. Applicants may use AI and stay responsible for what they submit.
For applicants
- CFMC has no prohibition on AI use in its application-based grant requests. [1]
- Applicants who use AI tools to prepare a proposal are encouraged to proofread it before submission. CFMC also encourages them to include their organization's voice. Local data and information should be added to personalize and support their statements. [1]
For reviewers
Community Foundation for Monterey County has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Organizational Development 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) does not prohibit the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its application-based grant requests.
If grantseekers use AI tools to prepare their grant proposals, CFMC encourages the following: • The grantseeker to proofread the proposal/report before submission; • The incorporation of the organization’s voice; and • Including local data and information to personalize and support their statements.
See Community Foundation for Monterey County's 2 open programs
This page summarizes what the funder has published and is not legal advice. Policies change, and one solicitation can add its own rules. Confirm against the funding announcement before you apply.