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

February 1, 2026 (ACS Spring Meeting) | July 15, 2026 (ACS Fall Meeting)

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

Supports innovative projects in chemical sciences education, public outreach, and professionalism or safety in chemistry aligned with ACS Committee on Corporation Associates priorities.

--- ## 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. Eligible projects may include initiatives in chemical sciences education, public education about the chemical industry, and improvements in professionalism or safety within the field of chemistry. The grant aims to foster innovative projects that align with the committee’s priorities and further its role in the chemical enterprise. --- ## Due Dates - February 1, 2026: Submission deadline — ACS Spring Meeting - July 15, 2026: Submission deadline — ACS Fall Meeting Submissions are reviewed and approved following the ACS Spring and Fall Meetings, with notifications sent in the respective season. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: Up to $5,000 per project - Limit: One award per calendar year per applicant Funding is intended for ideation or one-time projects and not for ongoing activities. --- ## Eligibility - Open to industry professionals, chemistry professionals, and volunteers. - Projects must align with the ACS Committee on Corporation Associates’ mission. - Not eligible: research projects, purchase of equipment or chemistry kits, travel exclusively, or any activities/programs considered illegal in their respective regions. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). - Required information includes: - Primary contact details (name, affiliation, address, email, phone) - Project description and justification - Explanation of relevance to ACS and the chemical industry - Project plan, beneficiaries, and expected outcomes - Full project budget and amount requested - Other funding sources pursued - All winners are required to submit a [grant report](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/IMP/2023-ca-grant-event-report-form.docx) upon project completion. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should be one-time or ideation-focused. - The grant is not intended to fund research, equipment, or travel-only activities. - Applications are reviewed by the ACS Committee on Corporation Associates after each deadline. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/grants/corporation-associates-seed-grant.html) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) - [Grant Report Template](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) - [ACS Committee on Corporation Associates](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/corporation-associates.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |-------------------|-----------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | ACS Industry Team | industry@acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Corporation Associates Seed Grant - American Chemical Society

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