Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant
Forecasted
Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant supports ACS local sections with projects, mentoring, and outreach that foster inclusion, belonging, and participation within ACS and local communities.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000; projects should be completed within 12 months of award
Summary: Supports ACS local section projects that advance inclusion, belonging, and participation within ACS and local communities.
Key Information: Only ACS local sections may apply, with one proposal per section and required annual and prior grant reports submitted.
Description
The Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant is sponsored by the American Chemical Society’s Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC). It supports local section projects and programs that embrace and advance inclusion and belonging across ACS and in their communities. LSAC encourages activities that foster inclusiveness and participation within a section and interaction with other ACS local sections, divisions, committees, professional associations, or community groups.
The program welcomes varied approaches to inclusion and belonging. Suggested activities include speaker and seminar series, heritage days, book clubs, training and workshops, and diversity professional development. Other examples include scholarship matching funds, hosting or sponsoring Project SEED activities, undergraduate research support, high school mentoring, and outreach to underrepresented communities and schools.
