Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant
ACS Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grants fund projects that advance inclusion, diversity, and community engagement in the chemical sciences through local section-led initiatives.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per project; funds must be spent within 12 months of award.
Summary: Supports ACS local section projects that foster inclusion and belonging within ACS and their communities.
Key Information: Only one proposal per local section per cycle; recent annual and previous final reports must be submitted to be eligible.
Description
This grant provides funding to American Chemical Society (ACS) local sections for the development and implementation of projects and programs that advance inclusion and belonging both within ACS and in their broader communities. The program encourages collaborative efforts with other ACS entities, professional associations, or community groups and supports a wide variety of activities, such as speaker series, heritage days, outreach to underrepresented communities, mentoring, professional development, and more. Proposals are expected to reflect the unique perspectives and needs of each local section.
