High School Equipment Grants (HSEG)
The High School Equipment Grants (HSEG) from the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh provide high schools with modern science equipment, especially for spectroscopy, to enhance hands-on science education.
Funder: Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh
Due Dates: November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 in science equipment per school; awards are made as equipment purchases, not cash.
Summary: Supports high schools in PA, OH, WV, NY, NJ, DE, MD, and VA to acquire science equipment, with emphasis on spectroscopy, to enhance classroom learning.
Key Information: Only one award per school every two years; equipment shipped directly to school.
Description
This program provides funding for high school science teachers to acquire equipment that supports hands-on experimentation, with special emphasis on spectroscopy-related tools (e.g., for studying light, color, diffraction, line spectra, and spectrophotometry). The goal is to enrich science curricula and improve student understanding of scientific concepts through access to modern laboratory equipment. The grant is administered by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh and prioritizes applications that demonstrate clear educational value and financial need.
