City of Seattle AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
In the 2027 guidelines for The Creative Advantage Arts Partner Roster, the City of Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture does not restrict applicants from using AI to help write applications, but requires them to acknowledge that they used AI for writing or editing. Applicants are responsible for accuracy, and AI use is not considered in review or scoring.
For applicants
- For The Creative Advantage Arts Partner Roster, applicants are not restricted from using AI to help write applications (including proposal development, grammar improvement, plain language use, and draft review), but are responsible for making sure the application is factually accurate, clearly written, and follows the guidelines.[1]
- For The Creative Advantage Arts Partner Roster, applicants must acknowledge if they used AI for writing or editing their application.[1]
For reviewers
- For The Creative Advantage Arts Partner Roster, information about AI use is not considered during review and does not affect how an application is scored.[1]
Sources
- [1]The Creative Advantage Arts Partner Roster 2027 Guidelines
City of Seattle
“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.”
“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.”
This page summarizes published guidance and is not legal advice. Policies change, and a specific solicitation can add its own rules, so confirm against the funding announcement before you apply. See every funder's AI policy.