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

September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $20,000 per award for one year; several awards expected per cycle.

Supports U.S. community colleges in building partnerships and training diverse chemical technical professionals through funding for students, faculty, and equipment.

--- ## Description The ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant is designed to strengthen the pipeline of skilled technical workers in the chemical industry by supporting U.S.-based community colleges and similar two-year institutions. The grant facilitates partnerships with local chemistry-related employers and provides funding for activities such as student stipends, scholarships, internships, instrumentation purchases, and faculty workload release. The initiative is part of the American Chemical Society’s broader strategy to foster diversity and technical excellence in the chemistry workforce, aiming to attract, train, and retain a diverse group of students for careers as chemical technical professionals. --- ## Due Dates - September 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 $20,000 per project - Duration: One year - Multiple awards are anticipated in each cycle --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be U.S.-based community colleges or similar two-year degree-granting institutions (including those in U.S. territories). - Eligible programs include associate degree programs, certificate programs, or skills-training programs preparing chemical-sciences related professionals. - Students involved must not have already obtained a bachelor's-level degree. - Proposals should present unique strategies to foster the development of skilled technical workers (STW) in chemistry. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the ACS Foundant-enabled web portal: [www.grantinterface.com](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - Select “ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant - FY2026” to begin an application. - Required application components (max 10 pages): - Project summary/abstract - Project description (goals and methods) - Detailed budget with justification - Biographical sketches for project personnel - Download the [Request for Proposals (PDF)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/about/strategic-initiatives/chemical-technical-professionals/rfp-preparectp-seed-grant.pdf) for full instructions and requirements. --- ## Additional Information - Fundable activities include student stipends/scholarships, internship support, instrumentation and equipment purchases, faculty workload release, and partnership-building initiatives. - The program emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruiting and preparing chemical technical professionals. - Awards support activities that directly benefit students and foster connections with local chemistry-related employers. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/grants/prepare-ctp-seed-grant.html) - [ACS Technical Education Initiative](https://www.acs.org/education/technical-education.html) - [ACS Funding & Awards Overview](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Program Email | [PrepareCTP@acs.org](mailto:PrepareCTP@acs.org) | | ACS General Email | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Contact Page | [https://www.acs.org/contact.html](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant - American Chemical Society

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