CCS High School Chemical Safety Grant

The CCS High School Chemical Safety Grant, offered by the American Chemical Society, aims to enhance chemical safety in secondary education. Educators can apply for up to $3,000 to support initiatives like curriculum integration of safety practices, advocating for safe chemical usage, and improving safety infrastructure. Eligible applicants include middle and high school science teachers in the U.S. Grants cover training, equipment, and workshops to promote a culture of safety in educational environments.

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Purpose
The purpose of the CCS High School Chemical Safety Grant is to promote chemical safety excellence in secondary education in one of the following areas:
Integrating chemical safety into curriculum (e.g., Incorporating risk management, RAMP, into lab activities, teaching risk assessment to students and creating a culture of safety in the classroom).
Advocating for safe chemical practices (e.g., developing and implementing peer professional development for teachers and administration, obtaining Chemical Hygiene Officer training).
Improving chemical safety infrastructure (e.g., improvements in chemical storage, inventory management, ordering, or waste disposal).
Description
Middle or high school science teachers can request up to $3,000 to fund actions or opportunities that will improve chemical safety in their teaching environment.
Grants may be used for:

• Attending an approved (ACS, NSTA, AACT) safety workshop
• Personal Protective Equipment or informational materials for the laboratory
• Safety oriented professional development
• Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) Training
• Inventory and ordering management program
• Compensation for safety consultants
• Substitute teacher pay

Eligibility

Applicants must be middle or high school science educators who use and/or manage chemicals and teach in a U.S. or U.S. territory school.
Individuals or small educator teams (up to four people) meeting the eligibility requirements can apply.

Ineligibility

Grants may not be used to:

• Pay indirect costs, administration fees, salaries or stipend
• Reimburse for courses already completed
• Purchase chemicals or experimental materials for students