National Lottery Community Fund AI policy
Permits AIChecked November 9, 2026
In short
The National Lottery Community Fund says you can use AI tools to help write a funding application, and it will not reject an application just because AI was used. Make sure the answers are accurate and reflect your own work.
For applicants
Sources
- [1]Using artificial intelligence tools in funding applications
The National Lottery Community Fund
“Our position on the use of AI tools is: You can use AI tools to help write your funding application. We will not reject an application just because AI was used.”
- [2]What you'll need to apply | Young Start - Main Grants | The ...
The National Lottery Community Fund
“You can use AI tools to help you write your application, but make sure the answers are accurate and reflect your own work.”
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.