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

January 21, 2025 (Application) | February 28, 2025 (Notification)

Up to $2,500 per award; supports professional development by September 30, 2025.

Supports high school chemistry teachers in the U.S. or territories to pursue professional development that enhances teaching and student learning.

Application window: October 15, 2024–January 21, 2025; activities must occur by September 30, 2025.

--- ## Description This grant provides funding for high school chemistry teachers to engage in professional development activities that improve their teaching practice and student outcomes in chemistry. Eligible activities include attending conferences, workshops, courses, and other experiences that directly enhance classroom instruction and student achievement. The program aims to foster ongoing educator growth and elevate the quality of chemistry education in U.S. high schools and territories. --- ## Due Dates - Application window: October 15, 2024 – January 21, 2025 - Application deadline: January 21, 2025 - Notification/decision date: February 28, 2025 - Funded activities must be completed by September 30, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $2,500 per applicant - Funding is for professional development activities completed by September 30, 2025 --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be high school chemistry educators teaching in a U.S. or U.S. territory school. - Only individual applications are accepted; funding is not available for groups or teams. - Applicants must have a support statement from a school administrator (e.g., principal or superintendent). --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare Required Materials:** - Name and contact information - School information (location, type, category) - Signed [Statement of Support](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/hachhighschool/Draft%20Statement%20of%20Support%20Professional%20Development%20Grant.docx) from your school administrator - Proposal (including sections on student impact, summary & goals, description, outcomes, and evaluation) - Itemized budget (not to exceed $2,500; see restrictions below) 2. **Submit Online:** - Create an account and complete the application via the [ACS online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - Ensure all required materials are uploaded and the application is submitted by the deadline 3. **Review Criteria:** - Clarity and alignment with chemistry education improvement - Feasibility and sustainability of proposed activities - Direct impact on student learning and instructional quality - Budget appropriateness --- ## Additional Information ### What the Grant Funds - Conference/workshop registration fees - Travel related to professional development - Tuition/fees for new or upcoming courses - Books and online instructional resources - Substitute teacher pay ### Restrictions - Cannot be used for indirect costs, administration fees, salaries, or stipends - Cannot reimburse for courses already completed - Cannot support travel/conference fees for more than one person per application - Cannot support travel to provide professional development to others - Lab equipment/classroom materials only allowed if directly related to the experience; such costs must not exceed 20% of the total budget ### Reporting Requirements - Grantees must submit a final report (including a personal headshot and, optionally, photos of the experience) by June 30, 2025 - [Reporting guidelines](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/education/educators/acs-hach/2022-acs-hach-professional-development-grant-report-form.pdf) are available --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Official Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/grants/acs-hach-professional-development-grant.html) - [Start or Manage Application](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [Application Instructions](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/acs-hach-professional-development-grant/apply.html) - [Information for Current Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/acs-hach-professional-development-grant/information-for-current-recipients.html) - [ACS-Hach Programs](https://www.acs.org/education/educators/acs-hach-programs.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Email | [hach@acs.org](mailto:hach@acs.org) | | Phone | (800) 227-5558 ext. 8178 | | Funder Homepage | [American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org) | ---

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