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National Trust for Historic Preservation AI policy

Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026

In short

For the Action Fund National Grant Program, the National Trust discourages over-reliance on AI. If you use AI, review what it gives you and adapt it to how you would express the idea. A funded project is described as one without heavy reliance on AI to draft the application.

For applicants

  • For the Action Fund National Grant Program, over-reliance on AI is discouraged. When using AI, review the response and adapt it to how you would express the idea.[1]
  • One listed characteristic of a funded project is that there is not a heavy reliance on AI to draft the application.[2]

Sources

  1. [1]
    2026 NATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM Guidelines and Sample Application

    National Trust for Historic Preservation

    “An over-reliance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is discouraged. We want to hear your voice and get an accurate understanding of the organization’s readiness to implement the project. When using AI, be sure to review the response provided and adapt it to how you would express that idea.”
  2. [2]
    Action Fund National Grant Program: Eligibility Guidelines

    National Trust for Historic Preservation

    “The project description is clear and concise. There is not a heavy reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) to draft the application.”

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.

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