North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
For the NC Compass Grant run by the State Library of North Carolina (part of DNCR), applicants are asked to say whether and how they used generative AI, and AI use neither helps nor hurts an application. Reviewers will not use generative AI for merit review.
For applicants
For reviewers
- Generative AI will not be used by reviewers for merit review of NC Compass Grant applications.[1]
- After merit review, generative AI may be used to summarize application information for stakeholders and partners, and to check clarity and consistency in reporting.[1]
- Confidential or protected information will not be uploaded to AI systems.[1]
Sources
- [1]NC Compass Grant | Library of NC
Library of North Carolina, Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
“Submitters will be asked to indicate in the submitted application the extent to which, if any, generative AI technology was used and how it was used to develop their application. Use of AI tools will neither advantage nor disadvantage an application.”
“Generative AI will not be used by reviewers of grant applications for merit review. Generative AI may be used after merit review to summarize application information to share with stakeholders and partners. Generative AI may be used in checking clarity and consistency in reporting to align with reporting needs. Confidential or protected information will not be uploaded to AI systems.”
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