In short
The funder's rules vary by opportunity. Under the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA) FY2027 grant guidelines, applicants may use AI tools to help prepare an application, and routine use need not be disclosed. Applicants must still make sure the final application is accurate, original, appropriate, and reflects their organization's work. For the Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund, an application completed by generative AI is disqualified.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- For FY2027 grants, applicants may use AI tools to help prepare an application. Routine use does not have to be disclosed. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the final application. They must make sure it is accurate, original, appropriate, and reflects the organization's work. [1]
- For the Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund, applicants certify that the application represents their own work. An application completed by generative AI, or by anyone other than the applicant, will be disqualified. [2]
For reviewers
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
FY2027 Grant Guidelines and Timeline (opens in a new tab)
Applicants may use AI tools to help prepare an application. Routine use does not need to be disclosed. • Applicants are responsible for reviewing the final application and making sure it is accurate, original, appropriate, and reflects the organization’s work.
Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund (opens in a new tab)
I also certify that this application represents my own work. I understand that an application completed by generative AI or completed by anyone other than myself will be disqualified.
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.