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

January 2027

Up to $2,500 per award; funds professional development activities for high school chemistry teachers.

Supports U.S. high school chemistry teachers in pursuing professional development to enhance teaching and student learning in chemistry.

This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines are projected and may shift.

--- ## Description This grant provides funding for high school chemistry teachers in the United States and U.S. territories to pursue professional development opportunities that enhance their instructional skills and student learning in chemistry. Supported activities include conference and workshop registration, travel expenses, tuition for new courses, books, online instructional resources, and substitute teacher pay. The goal is to foster professional growth and improved student achievement in chemistry education. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $2,500 per teacher. - Funding is intended for professional development activities (e.g., conference/workshop fees, travel, tuition, books, online resources, substitute pay). - Activities funded must typically be completed by the end of the academic year following the application cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be high school chemistry educators teaching at a U.S. or U.S. territory school. - Only individual teachers may apply (each applicant must submit separately). - The grant cannot be used for: - Indirect costs, administration fees, salaries, or stipends - Reimbursement for courses already completed - Travel costs or conference fees for more than one person - Providing professional development to other educators - Purchasing lab equipment/classroom materials unrelated to the professional development experience (if included, these must not exceed 20% of the total budget) --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the [ACS grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). - Required materials include: - Completed application form - School and contact information - Statement of support signed by a school administrator ([download template](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/hachhighschool/statement-of-support-professional-development-grant.docx)) - Proposal addressing student impact, project summary and goals, description of the professional development, expected outcomes, evaluation plan, and a detailed budget (not to exceed $2,500) - Applications are reviewed based on clarity, alignment with chemistry education goals, feasibility, sustained impact, and budget justification. --- ## Additional Information - Grant recipients are required to submit a final report detailing accomplishments, challenges, and outcomes. - If professional development activities will occur after the eligible funding period, applicants are encouraged to consider the [ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Classroom Grant](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/acs-hach-high-school-chemistry-classroom-grant.html). - Related ACS grant opportunities are available for classroom projects and student/community engagement. --- ## External Links - [ACS-Hach Professional Development Grant Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/grants/acs-hach-professional-development-grant.html) - [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 Overview](https://www.acs.org/education/educators/acs-hach-programs.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |----------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------| | ACS Hach Grants Team | [hach@acs.org](mailto:hach@acs.org) | (800) 227-5558 ext. 8178 | More information: [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html)

ACS-Hach Professional Development Grant

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