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

February 1, 2027 | July 15, 2026

Up to $5,000 per project; one award per calendar year per applicant.

Supports innovative, one-time projects advancing chemical sciences education, public awareness, and professionalism or safety in chemistry.

Does not fund research, equipment, or travel-only activities.

--- ## Description The Corporation Associates Seed Grant, offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Corporation Associates, provides up to $5,000 to support new or pilot projects that further the committee’s mission. The grant is designed for initiatives that enhance chemical sciences education, promote public understanding of the chemical industry, and improve professionalism or safety in chemistry. Eligible projects include educational outreach, public education events, and professional development activities. The grant does not support research, equipment purchases, travel-only proposals, or any activities deemed illegal in the applicant’s region. --- ## Due Dates - July 15, 2026: Submission deadline for ACS Fall Meeting (annual July 15 deadline) - February 1, 2027: Submission deadline for ACS Spring Meeting (annual February 1 deadline) - February 1, 2026: Previous submission deadline (for reference) - July 15, 2025: Previous submission deadline (for reference) Submissions are reviewed following the ACS Spring and Fall Meetings, with winners notified in the corresponding season. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $5,000 per project - Limit: One grant per calendar year per applicant - Funding is for ideation or one-time projects only; not intended for ongoing program support --- ## Eligibility - Open to industry professionals, chemistry professionals, and volunteers - Applicants may be individuals or organizations (e.g., ACS Local Sections, International Chapters) - Projects must align with the mission of the ACS Committee on Corporation Associates: - Chemical sciences education - Public education about the chemical industry - Enhancing professionalism or safety in chemistry - **Ineligible activities**: - Research projects - Purchase of equipment, chemistry kits, or similar materials - Travel-only activities - Activities or programs considered illegal in the applicant’s region --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - Required proposal content: - Contact information (name, affiliation, address, email, phone) - Project description and rationale - Explanation of relevance to ACS and the chemical industry - Details on activities, beneficiaries, expected outcomes, and project team - Total project cost, amount requested, and other funding sources - Detailed list of anticipated expenses - Submissions are reviewed by the ACS Committee on Corporation Associates after each deadline - Successful applicants must submit a post-award [grant report](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/IMP/2023-ca-grant-event-report-form.docx) --- ## Additional Information - Winners are notified in the spring or fall, corresponding to the meeting cycle of their submission - Grant funds are intended for new or pilot activities, not for sustaining existing programs - A detailed budget and rationale are required in the application - Related ACS funding opportunities are available for other project types (see program page for links) --- ## External Links - [ACS Corporation Associates Seed Grant Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/grants/corporation-associates-seed-grant.html) - [ACS Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [ACS Committee on Corporation Associates](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/corporation-associates.html) - [Past Seed Grant Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/corporation-associates-seed-grant/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |--------------------|------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | ACS Grants Office | industry@acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

Corporation Associates Seed Grant

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