Mark your calendar for a newly added, extended Spring cycle deadline on February 22, 2026. If you are applying, note that support letters must now detail the status of any outstanding IPGs and committed divisional funds. Additionally, travel and registration costs for non-ACS meetings are now explicitly listed as ineligible expenses.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: February 22, 2026 (Spring Cycle) | July 15, 2026 (Fall Cycle) | February 15, 2027 (Spring Cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 for single division; $16,000 for two divisions jointly; $25,000 for three divisions jointly; annual division maximum is $12,500; project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports innovative, collaborative projects within ACS divisions to foster new initiatives, strategic planning, and broad dissemination of successful ideas.
Key Information: Only ACS technical divisions in good standing may apply; ongoing or previously funded projects are not eligible.