How much funding does ACS Local Section Innovative Project Grant Program provide?

ACS Local Section Innovative Project Grant Program provides Up to US $3,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for ACS Local Section Innovative Project Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

ACS Local Section Innovative Project Grant Program

American Chemical Society

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Up to US $3,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

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.

Overview

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.

Purpose
Encourages ACS local sections to conceive of and implement innovative projects to strengthen the functioning of the local section.

Eligibility

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.

What American Chemical Society actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 341
Total given: $22.37M
Median grant: $31K
Range: $5,200–$505K

By dollars: Texas 11%, California 9%, New York 6%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL.
19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.