Office of Postsecondary Education AI policy
Permits AIChecked November 9, 2026
In short
The Department of Education says using AI to develop grant application materials is allowable. You must still certify that everything in your application is true, complete, and accurate, whether or not AI generated it. ED has not published guidance on reviewers using AI.
These rules come from U.S. Department of Education, which sets policy for Office of Postsecondary Education applicants.
For applicants
- Using AI (including generative AI and large language models) to develop grant application materials is allowed.[1]
- You certify on the standard application form that the whole application is true, complete, and accurate, including any content AI generated. There is no separate AI disclosure requirement.[1]
Sources
- [1]Common Instructions and Information for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (90 FR 42234)
U.S. Department of Education, August 29, 2025
“The Department recognizes the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) systems (including machine learning, generative artificial intelligence, and large language models) and generated content to support the mission of promoting student achievement and ensuring equal access. The use of AI in the development of grant application materials is allowable.”
“Applicants submitting a grant application must certify on the standard application form to the ``true, complete, and accurate'' nature of all the contents of their grant application, regardless of whether it is generated by AI.”
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.