In short
The Missouri Arts Council strongly cautions applicants against using AI to write grant applications. Any use of AI tools must be disclosed. Administrative uses such as formatting, checklists, or grammar checks are generally permitted without disclosure. Panel reviewers may not use AI to review applications.
Requires disclosure. Applicants may use AI and must say where they used it.
For applicants
- The Council strongly cautions against using AI to write grant applications. It says AI potentially exposes data to public use, raises the risk of errors and bias, and removes the human knowledge and nuance that strengthen a proposal. Applicants must disclose any use of AI tools. [1]
- Applicants may generally use AI for administrative tasks, such as formatting, using checklists, or checking grammar. This use is permitted for all and requires no disclosure. [1]
For reviewers
- Panel reviewers are strictly prohibited from entering an application proposal into an AI tool. They are also prohibited from using AI to analyze, review, or assess an application against the Council's criteria. [1]
Sources
Apply for funding – Missouri Arts Council (opens in a new tab)
We strongly caution against the use of AI in writing grant applications. Using AI potentially exposes your data to public use, increases the risk of errors and bias, and removes the human knowledge and nuance that strengthen your proposal. Any use of AI tools must be disclosed.
The use of AI for administrative tasks, such as formatting, using checklists, or checking grammar, is generally permitted for all with no disclosure required.
Any use of AI that involves feeding the application proposal into an AI tool, or using AI for analysis, review, or assessment against our criteria, is strictly prohibited.
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.