Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant
The Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant by the American Chemical Society funds local section projects that enhance inclusion and belonging in the chemical sciences.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per project; project must be completed within 12 months of award.
Summary: Supports ACS local section projects that foster inclusion, belonging, and community engagement.
Key Information: Only one proposal per local section; recent annual and final reports required for eligibility.
Description
The Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant, offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) through its Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC), provides up to $3,000 to ACS local sections for initiatives that advance inclusiveness and a sense of belonging. The grant encourages a wide variety of programs, including speaker series, heritage days, outreach to underrepresented communities, mentoring, diversity-focused professional development, and other creative activities that foster participation and engagement within local sections and their broader communities. The intent is to inspire innovative approaches to inclusion, allowing each local section to tailor projects to their unique needs and perspectives.
