Green Chemistry Challenge Award Grant

Green Chemistry Challenge Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Last Updated: July 25, 2025

Summary

The Green Chemistry Challenge Award recognizes innovative chemical technologies that align with the principles of green chemistry, promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the American Chemical Society, this prestigious award highlights the importance of reducing harmful substances in chemical design and manufacturing. Eligible participants include companies, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations, while federal employees may contribute as partners but cannot lead projects. This award fosters advancements in eco-friendly chemical solutions.

Overview

Green Chemistry Challenge Award To promote the environmental and economic benefits of developing and using novel green chemistry. Description These prestigious annual awards recognize chemical technologies that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture, and use. The awards are sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention in partnership with the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) and other members of the chemical community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Organizations Companies, individuals, academic institutions (including state and tribal universities), non-profit and not-for profit organizations, and their representatives are eligible for Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for outstanding or innovative source reduction technologies.

Ineligibility

Members of the Federal government, including U.S. departments, agencies, and laboratories are NOT eligible to receive this award. However, they can be a partner in the research as long as they are not the main investigators.