Allowed with disclosure. The funder lets applicants use AI and requires or asks them to say where they used it.
What applicants may do
- Applicants may use AI tools or services to prepare any portion of the application. The page sets no cap on how much AI may write. [1]
What the funder asks of applicants
- If AI was used on any part of the application, the applicant must attest in the signature section that they thoroughly reviewed all AI-generated content. They commit to its accuracy, completeness, and alignment with their goals and representations. [1]
- The applicant must accept that using AI does not remove their responsibility. They agree to stand behind all information submitted, whatever its source. [1]
Rules for reviewers
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes has published no rules for reviewers.
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
2026 Community Grant Program Application (opens in a new tab)
If any portion of this grant application was prepared using artificial intelligence (AI) tools or services, the applicant hereby attests that they have thoroughly reviewed all content generated by the AI and commit to its accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the applicant's goals and representations.
The applicant understands that the use of AI does not absolve them of responsibility for the application and agrees to stand behind all information submitted, regardless of its source.
This is a reading of what the funder has published, and it is not legal advice. A solicitation can set its own rule, so read the funding announcement before a PI applies.