Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: May 31, 2025 (Application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per local section event or activity; one-time mini-grant
Summary: Supports ACS Local Sections in hosting events that engage senior chemists and benefit local communities, schools, or government.
Key Information: Limited number of grants; awarded first-come, first-served; summary report required within 30 days of event.
Description
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Senior Chemists Committee offers mini-grants to ACS Local Sections to sponsor events or activities—either in-person or virtual—that increase the engagement of senior members and foster innovative activities benefiting the local community, schools, or legislative government. The program aims to recognize and leverage the experience of senior chemists while encouraging intergenerational collaboration and community outreach.
Example activities include:
- Recognition luncheons or dinners for long-term members (e.g., 50, 60, 70 years)
- Mentoring programs for undergraduate students
- Collaborative events with younger chemists
- Tours of historical or scientific landmarks
- Events supporting local students, such as science fairs or STEM projects
Grant funds can be used for speaker travel, advertising, promotion, or other costs associated with hosting the event.
Due Dates
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
- Application Opens: February 15, 2025
- Reporting Requirement: Summary report due within 30 days after the event
Funding Amount
- Maximum Award: Up to $500 per local section
- Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to review by the Senior Chemists Committee Awards Subcommittee.
Eligibility
- Eligible Applicants: ACS Local Sections (organizations), not individuals
- Geographic Scope: United States
- Eligible Activities: Events or activities that engage senior chemists and benefit the local community, schools, or legislative government
- Other Requirements: A summary report must be submitted within 30 days of the event to remain eligible for future mini-grants
Application Process
- Prepare Proposal: Describe in 250 words or less how the event will increase senior member engagement and benefit the community, schools, or government. Also, outline how the funds will be spent.
- Submit Application: Complete the online application form by May 31, 2025. The form requires information about the applicant’s role in the local section, event details, and budget.
- Review: Applications are reviewed by the Senior Chemists Committee Awards Subcommittee. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Reporting: Submit a summary report within 30 days of the event. Failure to report will disqualify the section from future mini-grants.
Additional Information
- Only a limited number of grants are available each year.
- Funds may be used for a variety of event-related expenses, including speaker travel and event promotion.
- Both in-person and virtual events are eligible.
- Sections that do not submit a required summary report will not be considered for future funding from this program.
External Links
Contact Information
| Contact | Phone | Web Contact Form | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Chemists Committee | seniorchemists@acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | ACS Contact Page |