Allowed with limits. The funder lets applicants use AI for some tasks and restricts how much of an application it may write.
What applicants may do
- Applicants may use AI tools to help organize thoughts or to help with formatting a document. [1]
What the funder asks of applicants
- The Commission strongly encourages applicants, designated project partners, and third-party consultants to write their own applications, including the required attachments. [1]
If an applicant breaks the rule
- Applications that appear to be substantially AI-authored may be declined for review. [1]
Rules for reviewers
Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission has published no rules for reviewers.
Where this comes from
The funder's own words, from its own pages.
Note to Applicants: While AI tools can help organize thoughts or help with formatting a document, there has been a rise in AI-authored submissions.
The Commission strongly encourages all applicants, designated project partners, and any third-party consultants to write their own applications including the required attachments.
Applications that appear to be substantially AI-authored may be declined for review.
See Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission's 3 open programs
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.