Division Innovative Project Grants
Division Innovative Project Grants support ACS divisions in developing new member services, collaborative projects, strategic plans, and communications to strengthen engagement and divisional effectiveness.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: February 15, 2027 (Spring cycle) | July 15, 2027 (Fall cycle)
Funding Amounts: IPG: $7,500–$25,000 by number of divisions; SPG and CIG: up to $7,500; TPG: up to $5,000; funds spent within two years
Summary: Supports innovative ACS division projects that improve member engagement, strategic planning, collaboration, and communications.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACS divisions current on Annual Reports and IPG reports.
Description
The American Chemical Society’s Divisional Activities Committee (DAC) funds Division Innovative Project Grants to help divisions develop new approaches to serving their members. The program supports new and unique divisional opportunities, member recruitment and retention, collaboration among divisions and other governance groups, and strategic planning for future divisional success.
Alongside standard Innovative Project Grants, the program offers Strategic Planning Grants, Translational Project Grants, and Communication Improvement Grants. These support leadership planning, innovative adaptations of previously successful ACS-funded projects, and professional improvements to divisional communications. The emphasis is on testing new ideas and broadening successful innovations, rather than simply continuing established programs.
