Lower Manhattan Cultural Council AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
In its Creative Engagement program guidelines, LMCC allows applicants to use generative AI to prepare grant applications, as long as everything submitted is accurate and truthful with nothing fabricated. Panelists may not put application materials into external generative AI tools, and perceived AI use should not affect their assessment.
For applicants
- Creative Engagement applicants may use generative AI and other digital tools to prepare grant applications.[1]
- Applicants are responsible for making sure all submitted information is accurate, truthful, and represents the proposed work. They should review and verify materials before submission and should not include fabricated information.[1]
For reviewers
Sources
- [1]Creative Engagement Program Guidelines 2027_ - lmcc.net
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
“LMCC allows applicants to use generative AI and other digital tools in preparing grant applications. Regardless of the tools used, applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is accurate, truthful, and appropriately represents the proposed work. Applicants should review and verify all application materials before submission and should not include fabricated information”
“The use or perceived use of AI should not influence a panelist’s assessment of an application. Panelists may not upload, enter, or otherwise provide LMCC application materials or applicant information to external generative AI tools as part of the review process.”
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