In short
The Educating Character Initiative (ECI) is the grantmaking arm of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. It does not approve the use of generative or assistive AI in composing grant proposals. This position appears in both its 2027 institutional grants RFP and its Communities of Impact grants RFP. The funder has published no guidance for reviewers.
Bans AI. Applicants may not use AI to write any part of an application.
For applicants
- Applicants to ECI Institutional Impact Grants or Capacity-Building Grants should not use generative or assistive AI to compose their proposals. The ECI does not approve it. [1]
- The same rule covers Communities of Impact Grants. The ECI does not approve generative or assistive AI in composing these proposals either. [2]
For reviewers
Wake Forest University - The Program for Leadership and Character has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
The ECI does not approve the use of generative and/or assistive AI in the composition of grant proposals.
The ECI does not approve the use of generative and/or assistive AI in the composition of grant proposals.
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.