This grant funds research on sustainable materials using natural polymers, focusing on green chemistry and engineering to develop innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to conventional plastics.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $80,000 total for a 12-month project; no overhead allowed; supports trainee salaries and lab supplies only.
Summary: Funds research advancing sustainable materials using natural polymers through green chemistry and engineering, supporting innovations in sourcing, processing, and performance.
Key Information: Grant is forecasted; all deadlines are projected—confirm dates on the program page.
This research grant, offered by the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute Natural Polymers Consortium (ACS GCI NPC), supports projects that accelerate the development of sustainable functional materials using natural polymers. The focus is on green chemistry and engineering approaches to improve sourcing, processing, and performance of natural polymers, with the goal of fostering public dissemination of results and promoting industry-relevant, sustainable solutions. The Consortium is a collaboration between ACS and industry leaders, aimed at addressing key research challenges and enabling innovative, sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.