Missouri Arts Council AI policy

For applicants

• The Council strongly cautions against using AI to write grant applications. Any use of AI tools must be disclosed.[1]
• Using AI for administrative tasks, such as formatting, using checklists, or checking grammar, is generally permitted with no disclosure required.[1]

For reviewers

• In panel review, feeding an application into an AI tool, or using AI to analyze, review, or assess it against the Council's criteria, is strictly prohibited.[1]

Sources

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   Apply for funding – Missouri Arts Council

   Missouri Arts Council

   “We strongly caution against the use of AI in writing grant applications. Using AI potentially exposes your data to public use, increases the risk of errors and bias, and removes the human knowledge and nuance that strengthen your proposal. Any use of AI tools must be disclosed.”

   “The use of AI for administrative tasks, such as formatting, using checklists, or checking grammar, is generally permitted for all with no disclosure required.”

   “Any use of AI that involves feeding the application proposal into an AI tool, or using AI for analysis, review, or assessment against our criteria, is strictly prohibited.”