ACS Local Section Innovative Project Grant Program

ACS Local Section Innovative Project Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: Up to US $3,500
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

The ACS Local Section Innovative Project Grant Program aims to empower local sections of the American Chemical Society to devise and execute innovative projects that enhance community engagement and chemistry literacy. By fostering collaboration and inclusiveness, this program encourages sections to implement new initiatives inspired by successful practices from other groups. The goal is to strengthen member involvement and promote sustainable activities that contribute positively to the community's scientific culture.

Overview

What We Do The Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) supports all the ACS local sections in their mission to engage members and promote chemistry literacy in their community. Mission Providing opportunities, resources, and networks to partner with and serve diverse member communities. Vision Vibrant local sections enriching the lives and careers of members. Purpose Encourages ACS local sections to conceive of and implement innovative projects to strengthen the functioning of the local section. Local sections should draw inspiration from other local sections and should aspire to conceive and implement new unique programs with their own community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Proposed innovative projects:Must be new to the local section, but can be inspired from other sections or other ideas from other organizations that strengthen the function of the local section.Must stimulate local section member involvement.Must be pilot projects for a continuing section activity or else take advantage of a unique upcoming opportunity for the local section.The applicant must:Assure they have identified and selected low-risk activities for their project.Assure they have recognized and eliminated high-risk activities and demos.Assure they have considered strategic changes to activities and demos to minimize the likelihood of injury and promote a culture of safety, according to the ACS.