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

July 31, 2026 (Application deadline)

Up to $30,000 per grant for activities to be completed within two years of award.

Supports multidisciplinary ACS Division collaborations to build new communities around emerging scientific topics.

Requires co-sponsorship by at least two ACS Divisions and signed support letters from all sponsors.

--- ## Description The Convergent Chemistry Communities (CCC) Grant is an initiative of the American Chemical Society (ACS) aimed at fostering collaboration among ACS Divisions and Members on multidisciplinary topics that are not adequately addressed by existing divisional activities or other funding mechanisms. The grant encourages the formation of new communities focused on emerging or important scientific areas, enabling rapid response to new science and technology themes. CCCs support a broad range of cooperative activities beyond traditional programming, including workshops, panel discussions, and the creation of CCC-specific resources. The primary goal is to coalesce interest and activities around innovative scientific topics, attract new members, and support the evolving needs of professionals in the chemical enterprise. --- ## Due Dates - July 31, 2026: Application deadline (full application submission for CCC Grant) Decisions will be communicated in late August or early September. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $30,000 per grant - Project duration: Activities must occur within two years of receiving the grant - Funds must be expended within two years; a final report is due within three months of fund expenditure --- ## Eligibility - At least two ACS Divisions must co-sponsor the proposal (one as the primary recipient). - Only ACS Divisions are eligible to apply; individual members may participate as part of a Division team. - Signed letters of support from the current chairs (or executive committee members) of all sponsoring and co-sponsoring Divisions are required. - The proposed CCC must address multidisciplinary topics not adequately covered by existing ACS structures and must include community-building activities beyond traditional programming. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [CCC application form](https://fs23.formsite.com/kate1dc/u7ke3lwfxh/index.html). - Required materials: - Signed letter of support from the lead Division Chair (or other executive committee member if the Chair is the applicant) - Signed letters of support from all co-sponsoring Divisions - Responses to specific essay questions (topic importance, proposed activities, metrics for success, sustainability, logistics) - Detailed budget and spending plan (Word or Excel format) - The review committee evaluates applications based on a rubric covering topic relevance, novelty, inclusivity, sustainability, and logistics. --- ## Additional Information - Funds cannot be used for honoraria, cash awards, endowments, events/projects occurring before funding decisions, established programs/communities, or travel to non-ACS meetings. - Interim status reports are required at 6, 12, and 18 months post-award; a final report is due within three months after funds are expended. - The primary recipient Division may transfer part of the funds to other participating Divisions as needed, with mutual agreement recommended. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/dac-convergent-chemistry-communities-grant.html) - [Application Form](https://fs23.formsite.com/kate1dc/u7ke3lwfxh/index.html) - [General ACS Funding Opportunities](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------| | ACS Grants Team | division@acs.org | +1 202-872-4458 | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | | General Helpdesk | help@services.acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | |

Convergent Chemistry Communities Grant

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