[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

September 15, 2026

Up to $3,000 per project; 12-month project period

Supports ACS local section projects that advance inclusion and belonging through diverse, community-focused programs.

Only one proposal per local section per cycle; prior reports must be submitted for eligibility.

--- ## Description The Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant, administered by the ACS Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC), provides funding to ACS local sections for projects and programs that foster inclusion and belonging within their communities. The grant encourages a broad range of activities, from speaker series and heritage days to outreach, mentoring, professional development, and collaborative events with other ACS entities or community groups. The goal is to enhance participation, promote equity, and reflect the unique perspectives of each local section. --- ## Due Dates - September 15, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **Up to $3,000 per project** - Project duration: **12 months from award date** - Only one proposal per local section may be submitted per cycle --- ## Eligibility - **Applicants:** Only ACS local sections are eligible. - **Reporting Requirements:** - The local section must have submitted its most recent annual report. - Final reports for any previous Inclusion and Belonging Grants must be submitted before applying again. - **Proposal Limit:** One proposal per local section per cycle. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Complete the [online application form](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a5ca1b836a7649a882cc76640df6eb67). - **Required documents:** - One-page information and summary sheet - Two-page project description (objectives, plan of action, line-item budget, evaluation plan) - Letter or email of support from the current local section chair (or Executive Committee member if the Chair is the project coordinator) - Letters/emails of support from co-sponsoring groups, if applicable - **Budget guidelines:** - Food expenses: ≤20% of total request - Venue rental: ≤25% of total request - ACS memberships/discounts and giveaways: ≤25% of total request each - Alcohol allowed only if central to the event - Honoraria, stipends, monetary awards, and pass-through donations are not allowed - **Templates and Resources:** - [Budget template (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/local-sections/budget-template-grants.xlsx) - [Application templates](https://americanchemicalsociety-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/w_meruvia_acs_org/Ek3Y-5YEjmJDlL4XFlqGa-gBoHvTfjXIb34wbIeG-hr5Ug?e=hDhgfh) - [Short application tutorial](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b44411e491f94cb1a92b9bf635be908b) --- ## Additional Information - Funded projects must be completed within 12 months of the award. - A [final report](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1cf9368606d54c878fda6a7268fbc71f) must be submitted within three months of project completion, detailing expenditures and project impact. - Review previously funded projects for inspiration: [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/local-section-diversity-equity-inclusion-respect-grant/past-recipients.html). --- ## External Links - [Grant program page](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/local-section-diversity-equity-inclusion-respect-grant.html) - [Application form](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a5ca1b836a7649a882cc76640df6eb67) - [Budget template (XLSX)](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/local-sections/budget-template-grants.xlsx) - [Final report submission](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1cf9368606d54c878fda6a7268fbc71f) - [ACS Inclusion and Belonging Core Value](https://www.acs.org/about/inclusion.html#:~:text=Advancing%20ACS'%20Core%20Value%20of%20Inclusion%20and%20Belonging,as%20a%20global%2C%20multidisciplinary%20science.) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------| | ACS LSAC Grant Support | lsac@acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant

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