In short
The National Trust for Historic Preservation discourages heavy reliance on AI in applications to the Action Fund National Grant Program. Applicants who use AI should review its output and rework it to match how they would state the idea. The funder describes a funded project as one where AI was not relied on heavily to draft the application.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- For the Action Fund National Grant Program, the funder discourages over-reliance on AI. Applicants who use AI should review the response and adapt it to how they would express the idea. [1]
- One listed characteristic of a funded project is that the application was not drafted with heavy reliance on AI. [2]
For reviewers
National Trust for Historic Preservation has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
2026 NATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM Guidelines and Sample Application (opens in a new tab)
An over-reliance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is discouraged. We want to hear your voice and get an accurate understanding of the organization’s readiness to implement the project. When using AI, be sure to review the response provided and adapt it to how you would express that idea.
Action Fund National Grant Program: Eligibility Guidelines (opens in a new tab)
The project description is clear and concise. There is not a heavy reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) to draft the application.
See National Trust for Historic Preservation's 1 open program
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.