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

July 15, 2025 (Proposals Open) | September 16, 2025 (Submission Deadline)

Up to $20,000 per award for a one-year project; multiple awards expected

Supports U.S. community colleges in building partnerships and training skilled chemical technical professionals through student stipends, internships, equipment, and faculty support.

--- ## Description The American Chemical Society (ACS) PrepareCTP Seed Grant is designed to foster the preparation and recruitment of skilled technical workers—referred to as chemical technical professionals (CTPs)—for the chemical industry. The program specifically targets community colleges and similar two-year institutions, supporting their efforts to connect students with real-world opportunities and to build partnerships with local chemistry-related employers. The grant aims to address the significant workforce gap in STEM technical roles that do not require a bachelor's degree, by providing resources for student stipends, scholarships, faculty workload release, instrumentation purchases, internships, and related activities. This initiative is part of ACS’s broader strategy to develop a diverse and highly skilled technical workforce in the chemical sciences. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals Open: July 15, 2025 - Submission Deadline: September 16, 2025, 11:59 PM EST --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **$20,000 per institution** - Project duration: **1 year** - Several awards are anticipated for the fiscal year --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Institutions:** - U.S.-based and U.S. territory community colleges or similar two-year degree-granting institutions - Must offer associate degree, certificate, or skills-training programs preparing students for chemistry-related careers that do **not** require a bachelor's degree - Institutions must be accredited in the United States - **Eligible Applicants:** - Faculty members actively engaged in teaching or administering chemical science courses at the applying institution - Project leaders do not need a degree in chemistry but must have the qualifications to teach their curriculum as determined by their institution - **Eligible Programs:** - Programs where students have not yet obtained a bachelor’s degree - Activities should focus on direct preparation for the workforce (not transfer programs) --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the ACS Foundant web portal: [https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - **Steps:** 1. Log in or create an account on the Foundant portal 2. Select ‘Apply’ under the Applicant Menu 3. Choose ‘FY2026 ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant’ to begin your application 4. Complete and upload required documentation 5. Submit your application before the deadline - **Required Application Components (max 10 pages):** - Project summary/abstract (overview and methods) - Project description (goals, methods, institutional context, partnerships, student impacts, evaluation metrics) - Detailed budget and justification - Biographical sketches for project personnel - **Formatting:** - PDF uploads recommended; follow provided naming and formatting guidelines - Total application file size limit: ~25 MB - **Detailed instructions and requirements:** [Download the Request for Proposals (PDF)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/about/strategic-initiatives/chemical-technical-professionals/rfp-preparectp-seed-grant.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - Fundable activities include but are not limited to: - Student stipends/scholarships - Internship/co-op support - Instrumentation and laboratory equipment purchases or upgrades - Faculty workload release for partnership development with local employers - No indirect costs are allowed on student or faculty participant support; indirect costs must reflect the institution's negotiated rate if included. - Cost sharing is not required but may be included as a demonstration of institutional commitment. - Awardees are required to participate in four virtual meetings during the project year and submit a brief annual report. --- ## External Links - [ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant Main Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/prepare-ctp-seed-grant.html) - [ACS Foundant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [Request for Proposals PDF](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/about/strategic-initiatives/chemical-technical-professionals/rfp-preparectp-seed-grant.pdf) - [About ACS Technical Education Initiatives](https://www.acs.org/education/technical-education.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------| | General Inquiries | [PrepareCTP@acs.org](mailto:PrepareCTP@acs.org) | | | Program Manager: Dr. John-David R. Rocha | [j_rocha@acs.org](mailto:j_rocha@acs.org) | (202) 872-6379 | ---

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