Corporation Associates Local Section & International Chapter Grant supports ACS sections and chapters hosting industry-focused events to advance professional development for members working in industry.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Spring proposals) | July 15, 2027 (Fall proposals) | December, award year (Spring grant report) | June, following year (Fall grant report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award to subsidize event production and hosting costs
Summary: Supports ACS local sections and international chapters hosting industry-focused professional development events for members employed in industry.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACS local sections or international chapters.
The American Chemical Society’s Committee on Corporation Associates provides funding for ACS local sections and international chapters to organize industry-focused events. The program supports professional development activities and forums that benefit section and chapter members employed in industry, helping subsidize the practical costs of producing and hosting well-detailed events.
Supported programming includes job fairs with local chemical employers, safety events, résumé writing workshops, networking receptions, and hosted panel discussions with industry leaders. Similar forums serving members working in industry are also supported. The emphasis is on locally organized programming that brings industry-related topics and opportunities to ACS members.