ACS High School Chemical Safety Grant
ACS grant funds U.S. middle and high school science teachers to improve chemical safety practices, training, and infrastructure in their teaching environments.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (Application deadline for 2026 cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; one-year projects; funds for safety improvements, professional development, and related costs.
Summary: Supports U.S. middle and high school science teachers in enhancing chemical safety in their teaching environments.
Key Information: No indirect costs, salaries, or student chemicals allowed; teams of up to four eligible.
Description
This grant provides funding for middle and high school science educators to improve chemical safety practices and infrastructure in their classrooms or laboratories. The program supports a wide range of activities, including attending approved safety workshops, acquiring personal protective equipment, participating in professional development, obtaining Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) training, implementing inventory management systems, compensating safety consultants, and covering substitute teacher costs related to safety training. The overarching goal is to promote a culture of chemical safety by integrating best practices into curricula, advocating for safe procedures, and upgrading safety infrastructure in secondary education settings.
