Save Our Seas Foundation AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
For the Keystone Grant, Save Our Seas Foundation wants applications in your own words. Tools that check your writing (e.g., Grammarly, DeepL) are acceptable, but applications where generative tools such as ChatGPT created the text will not be accepted.
For applicants
- For the Keystone Grant, you may use tools to check what you have written (e.g., Grammarly, DeepL), but applications where generative tools (e.g., ChatGPT) created the text will not be accepted.[1]
- Applicants must confirm they will not use generative AI tools to create answers to any field in the application.[1]
Sources
- [1]Application Guidelines: Keystone Grant - Stage 1 Form
Save Our Seas Foundation
“It is acceptable to use tools to check what you've written (e.g. Grammarly, Deepl), but only if you feel the need - again, we will not judge applications on the quality of their English. However, we will not accept any applications where any generative tools (e.g. ChatGPT) have been used to create the text for you.”
“By checking the box below and continuing, you confirm that you will not use any generative AI tools to create the answers to any of the fields in this application.”
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