The College Equipment Grants Program funds analytical instrumentation for undergraduate spectroscopic education and research at small colleges, supported by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh.
Funder: Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant; matching funds may supplement award.
Summary: Supports smaller colleges and universities in acquiring analytical instrumentation for student hands-on learning in spectroscopic methods.
Key Information: Eligible institutions must have ≤7,500 undergraduates and be in PA, OH, WV, MD, VA, NJ, NY, or DE; prior grantees must wait 2 years before reapplying.
This program, offered by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh, aims to help smaller colleges and universities enhance undergraduate education by funding the purchase or upgrade of analytical instrumentation for spectroscopic methods. The focus is on enabling hands-on student learning and expanding real-world analytical applications across the electromagnetic spectrum—including X-ray, UV, visible, IR, and THz. Funding may be used for new equipment, upgrades, or accessories that broaden instructional capabilities.