Senior Chemists Mini Grant for Local Sections

The Senior Chemists Mini Grant for Local Sections, offered by the American Chemical Society, is designed to support local events that engage senior members in innovative activities. Grants are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and funding can be used for various events including recognition luncheons, mentoring for undergraduates, collaborative activities with younger chemists, and community support events such as science fairs.

The Senior Chemists Committee program is offering a limited number of grants to ACS Local Sections that wish to sponsor an event or activity (this includes virtual events) to increase the engagement of senior members and encourage innovative activities that will benefit the local community, schools, or legislative government.
Grant funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis with the review of the SCC Awards Subcommittee.
Some events for consideration include:
Special recognition luncheons and dinners for 50, 60, and 70 year membersMentoring activities for undergraduatesCollaborative events with younger chemistsTours of historical landmarksEvents to help local community students (e.g., science fairs, STEM projects)