Division Innovative Project Grants
ACS Division Innovative Project Grants fund new, collaborative, and creative chemistry initiatives that benefit ACS division members and strengthen the scientific community.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Fall cycle) | February 15, 2027 (Spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 for single-division proposals; $16,000 (two divisions); $25,000 (three divisions); max $12,500 per division per year; project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports ACS divisions in launching innovative projects that benefit division members, foster planning, and encourage cross-division collaboration.
Key Information: Only new, not ongoing, projects are eligible; divisions must be current on annual/IPG reports.
Description
The Division Innovative Project Grants (IPGs), offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) through its Divisional Activities Committee (DAC), fund new and creative initiatives designed to serve ACS division members, encourage strategic planning, and promote collaboration between divisions or with other governance groups. The program's goal is to seed innovative ideas, broaden their impact across divisions, and strengthen the chemistry community through projects that are novel, inclusive, and sustainable. Eligible projects may include member recruitment/retention, cross-division collaborations, adaptation of successful initiatives, and strategic planning activities.
