Community Foundation for Northern Virginia AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
Rules depend on the opportunity. CFNOVA's FY2027 grant guidelines let applicants use AI tools to help prepare an application without disclosing routine use, but applicants must make sure the final application is accurate, original, appropriate, and reflects their organization's work. For the Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund, an application completed by generative AI will be disqualified.
For applicants
- For FY2027 grants, applicants may use AI tools to help prepare an application, and routine use does not need to be disclosed. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the final application and making sure it is accurate, original, appropriate, and reflects the organization's work.[1]
- For the Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund, applicants certify that the application is their own work, and an application completed by generative AI will be disqualified.[2]
Sources
- [1]FY2027 Grant Guidelines and Timeline
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
“Applicants may use AI tools to help prepare an application. Routine use does not need to be disclosed. • Applicants are responsible for reviewing the final application and making sure it is accurate, original, appropriate, and reflects the organization’s work.”
- [2]Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
“I also certify that this application represents my own work. I understand that an application completed by generative AI or completed by anyone other than myself will be disqualified.”
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.