Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant
ACS LSAC grants fund local section projects that advance inclusion, belonging, and community engagement in the chemical sciences through innovative programming and outreach.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per project; project must be completed within 12 months of the award.
Summary: Supports ACS local sections in developing projects that advance inclusion, belonging, and community engagement in the chemical sciences.
Key Information: Only one proposal per local section per cycle; annual and previous final reports must be submitted for eligibility.
Description
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) offers this grant to empower ACS local sections to create projects that foster inclusion and belonging within their communities and the broader chemical sciences. The grant is designed to encourage innovative programming that engages underrepresented groups, builds community, and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion at the local level.
Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Speaker series and seminars
- Heritage days and cultural events
- Scholarship matching and undergraduate research support
- Mentoring and outreach to underrepresented groups or schools
- Professional development, book clubs, and workshops
- Activities with Project SEED or similar initiatives
The LSAC welcomes diverse approaches and creative proposals tailored to each section’s unique needs and strengths.
