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

February 1, 2027 | July 15, 2026

Up to $1,000 per grant; single-year funding; no matching required.

Supports ACS local sections and international chapters in hosting industry-focused events that benefit chemistry professionals in industry.

--- ## Description This grant program, offered by the ACS Committee on Corporation Associates, provides financial support to American Chemical Society (ACS) local sections and international chapters for organizing industry-focused events. The goal is to foster professional development and industry engagement among chemistry professionals. Eligible events include job fairs with local chemical employers, safety workshops, résumé writing sessions, networking receptions, panel discussions with industry leaders, and similar activities that benefit members working in industry. Funding is intended to subsidize costs associated with planning and hosting well-detailed event proposals. --- ## Due Dates - July 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (for ACS Fall Meeting consideration) - February 1, 2027: Full application submission deadline (for ACS Spring Meeting consideration) - February 1, 2026 and July 15, 2025 are previous cycles; if you are planning ahead, these deadlines recur annually. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $1,000 per grant - Funding is for a single event cycle; no requirement for matching funds. - Funds are intended to subsidize direct costs of event production and hosting. --- ## Eligibility - Only ACS local sections and international chapters are eligible to apply. - Individual researchers, student chapters, or other organizations are not eligible. - Applicants must be planning events that serve the needs of chemistry professionals in industry. - Previous recipients must have submitted a final report for any past Corporation Associates grants to be eligible for new funding. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). - Applications must include: - A detailed event proposal (purpose, audience, activities) - A specific and reasonable budget - Timeline for the proposed event - Letters of support (if required by section/chapter policy) - Submit by the relevant deadline for consideration at the next ACS Meeting (Spring or Fall). - All awardees are required to submit a final report following the funded event. --- ## Additional Information - Events supported must be industry-focused and benefit local section or chapter members employed in industry. - Eligible activities include but are not limited to: job fairs, safety events, professional development workshops, networking receptions, and industry panels. - Grant funds may not be used for alcohol, excessive food costs, or honoraria above ACS guidelines. - Winners will be notified after review by the Committee on Corporation Associates, typically by late spring (for February 1 submissions) or by fall (for July 15 submissions). - A final report is required for all funded events (see [report template](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/IMP/2023-ca-grant-event-report-form.docx)). --- ## External Links - [Grant Program Page (ACS)](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/grants/corporation-associates-local-section-international-chapter-grant.html) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [Committee on Corporation Associates](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/corporation-associates.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/corporation-associates-local-section-international-chapter-grant/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Grant Program Support | industry@acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

Corporation Associates Local Section & International Chapter Grant

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