[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $1,800 per award; supports projects for one academic year.

Provides funding for high school chemistry teachers to implement innovative, hands-on classroom projects and activities.

--- ## Description The ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Classroom Grant supports high school chemistry teachers in the U.S. and U.S. territories by providing funding for creative and engaging classroom projects. The grant aims to enhance student learning and foster a deeper interest in chemistry through hands-on activities, laboratory experiments, instructional materials, professional development, and student-led field studies. Since 2008, the program has enabled over 700 teachers to bring innovative ideas to life in their classrooms. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $1,800 per grant - Duration: Funds are intended for use within the academic year following the award --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be high school chemistry educators teaching at a school in the United States or a U.S. territory. - The grant is not open to middle school teachers, college/university faculty, or non-chemistry educators. - The applicant’s school must serve high school students. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [ACS grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). - Required materials include: - Applicant and school information - Statement of support signed by a school administrator - Project proposal outlining objectives, activities, and expected impact - Itemized budget (must not exceed $1,800; if higher, additional funding sources must be listed) - Proposals are evaluated based on clarity, alignment with chemistry education goals, feasibility, sustainability, and budget justification. - Award notifications are typically sent by the end of July following the application deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Funds are distributed electronically to the fiscal agent (e.g., school or district), not directly to the teacher. - Grant recipients are required to submit acceptance documents and a final report. - Example proposals and a grant writing webinar are available for guidance (see links below). --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Application Instructions](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/acs-hach-high-school-chemistry-classroom-grant.html) - [Apply Online](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [Example Proposals](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/acs-hach-high-school-chemistry-classroom-grant/apply.html) - [Grant Writing Webinar: Enhance Your Chemistry Classroom with Other People’s Money](http://bit.ly/4Grant) - [ACS-Hach Programs Overview](https://www.acs.org/education/educators/acs-hach-programs.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------| | ACS-Hach Programs Team | [hach@acs.org](mailto:hach@acs.org) | 800-227-5558, ext. 8178 | For general ACS inquiries: [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | [Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html)

ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Classroom Grant

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