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ACS Student Communities Inclusion Grant

American Chemical Society

Funding Amount

Up to US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “There is no application deadline, and proposals can request up to $1,000 USD.”

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Eligible organizations

  • This opportunity is exclusively for faculty advisors and student leaders of active:ACS Student ChaptersACS International Student ChaptersACS Graduate Student Organizations (GSOs)
  • At least six members who currently have an ACS student membership with a premium package

Other requirements

  • You may request up to $1,000 USD for your proposal.
  • Funding is limited and you may receive this grant up to two times per calendar year.
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
  • To be considered active, you must have:

Overview

The ACS Student Communities Inclusion Grant supports initiatives that enhance professional development, fostering inclusion and belonging within student chapters and organizations. There is no application deadline, and proposals can request up to $1,000 USD. This grant aims to promote diversity and create environments where individuals from various backgrounds can thrive, ultimately advancing the core values of the American Chemical Society, a leading organization in the chemistry community.

NOTE: There is no deadline. Grant applications will be reviewed every two weeks.
Purpose
To support professional development endeavors intended to increase and support the ACS Core Value of Inclusion and Belonging within Student Chapters, International Student Chapters, and Graduate Student Organizations.
Description
The goal of this grant is to help promote environments where people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences thrive within ACS student communities.
Applicants can apply to receive funds for professional development opportunities, such as courses, training, materials, etc.

Eligibility

This opportunity is exclusively for faculty advisors and student leaders of active:ACS Student ChaptersACS International Student ChaptersACS Graduate Student Organizations (GSOs)
You may request up to $1,000 USD for your proposal. Funding is limited and you may receive this grant up to two times per calendar year.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. To be considered active, you must have:

  • At least six members who currently have an ACS student membership with a premium package.
  • For student chapters and international student chapters, you must have chartered, reactivated, or submitted a report within the last three years.

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.

Example grants

  • Pennsylvania State University · State College, PA

    $505K

  • University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN

    $501K

  • The Board of Trustees Univ of Illinois · Chicago, IL

    $425K

  • University of Florida · Gainsville, FL

    $416K

  • Research Foundation for SUNY · Albany, NY

    $411K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • STEM education
  • Diversity

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