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

January 10, 2026: Full application deadline

Up to $5,000 per award; one-year project period (completion by December 31, 2026)

Supports ACS units in internationally collaborative projects, events, and travel to foster global partnerships and address global challenges.

Not for personal research or travel; proposals cannot benefit individual ACS members.

--- ## Description The American Chemical Society's Global Innovation Grant is designed to catalyze international collaborations and innovative projects among ACS International Chapters, International Student Chapters, Divisions, and Local Sections. The grant aims to advance global partnerships and address worldwide challenges by supporting group-led events, projects, and travel that align with the strategic priorities of the ACS International Activities Committee (IAC). Special consideration is given to proposals co-sponsored by multiple ACS entities, especially those that foster new international partnerships. The grant is not intended to fund personal research, personal travel, or benefit individual ACS members. --- ## Due Dates - January 10, 2026: Full application deadline (by 11:59 pm EDT) - All project activities must be completed by December 31, 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $5,000 per project - Funding is provided for a one-year project period, with all activities to be completed by December 31, 2026. - Final project reports are required after project completion. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - ACS International Chapters - Groups of ACS international members (where no chapter exists in their country) - ACS International Student Chapters - ACS Local Sections - ACS Technical Divisions **Note:** - Proposals must be group-based; individual ACS members are not eligible. - Projects must be collaborative and internationally focused. - Proposals that are co-sponsored by more than one ACS entity (e.g., Divisions, Local Sections, Committees with International Chapters) will receive special consideration. - The grant does **not** fund personal research, personal travel, or projects that benefit an individual member. --- ## Application Process - Visit the [grant application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs). - Create an account or log in. - Select “2026 Global Innovation Grant (GIG)” to begin your application. - Submit your application by January 10, 2026, 11:59 pm EDT. - Awarded projects must submit a final report after completion (by December 31, 2026). --- ## Additional Information - Supported activities include collaborative projects, events, and travel related to international partnerships. - All activities and expenditures must be completed within the award year. - The grant is sponsored by the ACS Committee on International Activities (IAC). - For related ACS funding opportunities, see: - [ChemClub Community Activities Grant](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/chemclub-community-activities-grant.html) - [Local Section Innovative Project Grant](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/local-section-innovative-project-grant.html) - [ACS Student Communities Engagement Grant](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/acs-student-communities-engagement-grant.html) - [Local Section Member Engagement and EnhancemenT (LS-MEET)](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/local-section-mett-grant.html) --- ## External Links - [Global Innovation Grant Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/grants/global-innovation-grant.html) - [American Chemical Society Funding Opportunities](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) - [Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acs) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Program Email | [intlacts@acs.org](mailto:intlacts@acs.org) | | ACS General Contact | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | ACS Contact Page | [acs.org/contact.html](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Global Innovation Grant - American Chemical Society

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