State of North Carolina AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
For the State Library of North Carolina's NC Compass Grant, applicants are asked to indicate whether and how generative AI was used to develop their application, and this will neither help nor hurt the application. Reviewers will not use generative AI for merit review.
For applicants
- NC Compass Grant applicants will be asked to indicate the extent to which generative AI was used, if at all, and how it was used to develop the application. Use of AI tools will neither advantage nor disadvantage an application.[1]
For reviewers
- Generative AI will not be used by reviewers of NC Compass Grant applications for merit review.[1]
Sources
- [1]NC Compass Grant - State Library of North Carolina
State Library of North Carolina
“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.”
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.