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

February 1, 2026 (Spring meeting application deadline) | July 15, 2026 (Fall meeting application deadline)

Up to $5,000 per project; funding is for ideation or one-time projects, not ongoing support.

Supports innovative projects in chemical sciences education, public outreach, and professionalism or safety enhancements in chemistry.

--- ## Description The Corporation Associates Seed Grant, administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Corporation Associates, is designed to support ideation or one-time projects that advance the committee’s mission. Funding is available for initiatives in chemical sciences education, public education about the chemical industry, and projects that promote professionalism or safety in chemistry, including safety events. The grant aims to foster new activities or outreach that align with the committee’s focus areas, helping to further the role of ACS Corporation Associates within the chemical sciences community. --- ## Due Dates - February 1, 2026: Spring meeting application deadline (submissions reviewed following the ACS Spring Meeting) - July 15, 2026: Fall meeting application deadline (submissions reviewed following the ACS Fall Meeting) Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in the respective season following each deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $5,000 per project per calendar year - Funding is intended for ideation or one-time projects, not ongoing support - Funds cannot be used for research, equipment purchases, chemistry kits, travel exclusively, or any activities considered illegal in relevant jurisdictions --- ## Eligibility - Open to industry professionals, chemistry professionals, and volunteers - Projects must further the ACS Corporation Associates’ role in: - Chemical sciences education - Public education about the chemical industry - Professionalism or safety enhancements in chemistry - Safety events - Not eligible: research projects, equipment purchases, chemistry kits, travel-only activities, or illegal activities --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - Required proposal components: - Primary contact information (name, affiliation, address, email, phone) - Description of the problem or opportunity - Background on previous efforts (within ACS or by others) - Relevance to ACS and the chemical industry - Alignment with CA’s mission - Project plan and responsible parties - Expected beneficiaries and results - Total project cost and amount requested from CA - Other funding sources pursued - Detailed list of anticipated expenses - Applications are reviewed and approved by the Committee on Corporation Associates after each ACS Spring and Fall Meeting --- ## Additional Information - Grant recipients are required to submit a [grant report](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/IMP/2023-ca-grant-event-report-form.docx) after project completion - Past recipients and sample projects can be viewed [here](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/corporation-associates-seed-grant/past-recipients.html) - Related ACS funding opportunities are available for various professional development and outreach activities --- ## External Links - [ACS Corporation Associates Seed Grant Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/corporation-associates-seed-grant.html) - [Apply Online](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [Grant Report Form (DOCX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/IMP/2023-ca-grant-event-report-form.docx) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/corporation-associates-seed-grant/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|------------------------------|------------------| | ACS Corporation Associates | [industry@acs.org](mailto:industry@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | | General ACS Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | |

Corporation Associates Seed Grant

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