Depends on the program. The funder sets the rule in each program's guidelines, so check the program a PI is applying to.
What applicants may do
What the funder asks of applicants
- Roster applicants must acknowledge that they used AI for writing or editing the application. OAC says it tracks this use, and it will not affect scoring. [1]
- Roster applicants stay responsible for an application that is factually accurate, clearly written, and proposes an achievable project that follows the funding guidelines. [1]
- Roster applicants who use AI must ensure copyright and authorship. They must also consider privacy and intellectual property risks, loss of authentic voice and vision, inaccuracy, bias, and cultural insensitivity. [1]
- King Street Station applicants must remain the primary author and guide the concept and execution of the artwork. [2][3]
- King Street Station applicants must disclose if AI was used in creating the proposed project. They must give a narrative that says how AI was used. [2][3]
- King Street Station applicants who use AI must ensure copyright and authorship. They must also consider privacy and intellectual property risks, loss of authentic voice and vision, inaccuracy, bias, and cultural insensitivity. [2][3]
If an applicant breaks the rule
Rules for reviewers
Seattle Office of Arts and Culture has published no rules for reviewers.
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
The Creative Advantage Community Arts Partner Roster 2027 Guidelines (opens in a new tab)
We don’t restrict applicants from using artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the writing of grant applications, including proposal development, grammar improvement, plain language use, and draft review.
It’s your responsibility to ensure your application is factually accurate, clearly written, and proposes an achievable project that adheres to our funding guidelines.
When choosing to use AI, you must ensure copyright and authorship and consider privacy and intellectual property risks, loss of authentic voice and vision, inaccuracy, bias, and cultural insensitivity.
We require you to acknowledge you have used AI for writing or editing your grant application.
This information regarding AI use in grant writing is not considered during the grant review process and will not affect how your application is scored.
ARTS at King Street Station Call for Exhibitions in 2027 (opens in a new tab)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not restricted when artwork is created with substantial human-led contribution from the artist(s).
The artist must remain the primary author, guiding artwork concept and execution.
When choosing to use AI in your proposed project, you must ensure copyright and authorship and consider privacy and intellectual property risks, loss of authentic voice and vision, inaccuracy, bias, and cultural insensitivity.
You must disclose if AI was used in the creation of your proposed project and provide a narrative that identifies how AI was used.
We reserve the right to request clarification or documentation about how AI was used in your proposed project.
ARTS at King Street Station Call for Exhibitions in 2027 (opens in a new tab)
You must disclose if AI was used in the creation of your proposed project and provide a narrative that identifies how it was used.
The artist must remain the primary author, guiding artwork concept and execution.
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.