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

February 1, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | February 1, 2027

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

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

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

--- ## Description This grant, administered by the ACS Committee on Corporation Associates, provides seed funding for ideation or one-time projects that align with the committee’s mission to advance chemical sciences education, promote public understanding of the chemical industry, and enhance professionalism and safety in chemistry. Projects may include educational initiatives, community outreach, or safety events, but the program does not support research, equipment purchases, travel-only activities, or any activities deemed illegal in the applicant's jurisdiction. Proposals must clearly demonstrate their relevance to the committee’s mission and their potential impact on the chemical industry or broader community. --- ## Due Dates - February 1, 2026: Spring meeting application deadline (ACS Spring Meeting) - July 15, 2026: Fall meeting application deadline (ACS Fall Meeting) - February 1, 2027: Spring meeting application deadline (ACS Spring Meeting) All winners are notified in the corresponding season (spring or fall) after each deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $5,000 per project - Limit: One grant per calendar year per applicant or group Funding is intended for ideation or one-time projects, not for ongoing activities or capital expenses. --- ## Eligibility - Open to industry professionals, chemistry professionals, and volunteers (including ACS local sections, technical divisions, and international chapters). - Applicants must propose projects that further chemical sciences education, public awareness of the chemical industry, or professionalism/safety in chemistry. - The grant does **not** support: - Research projects - Equipment purchases (including chemistry kits) - Travel-only proposals - Activities deemed illegal in the relevant jurisdiction --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). - Required proposal information: - Primary contact details (name, affiliation, mailing address, email, phone) - Description of the problem/opportunity and its relevance to ACS and the chemical industry - Background on previous efforts (within ACS or externally) - Connection to the Corporation Associates’ mission - Project plan, responsible parties, and anticipated beneficiaries - Expected outcomes - Detailed budget and total funding requested from CA - Other funding sources pursued - Applications are reviewed following the ACS Spring and Fall Meetings. - Awardees must submit a [grant report](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/IMP/2023-ca-grant-event-report-form.docx) after completing their project. --- ## Additional Information - Only one application per applicant or group is considered each calendar year. - Grant reports are due by December (same year) for spring grants, and by June (following year) for fall grants. - Related ACS grants are available for other specific purposes (see program page for details). --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application Instructions](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) - [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-seed-grant/past-recipients.html) - [Grant Report Form (DOCX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/IMP/2023-ca-grant-event-report-form.docx) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------| | ACS Industry Programs | [industry@acs.org](mailto:industry@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | For general ACS inquiries, visit the [ACS contact page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html).

Corporation Associates Seed Grant

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