Local Section Member Engagement and Enhancement (LS-MEET)
The ACS LS-MEET grant funds innovative projects that enhance scientific engagement, recruitment, and community-building within ACS Local Sections through events, programming, and technology.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per project; typically supports 1-year activities
Summary: Supports ACS Local Sections in building community and recruiting new members through events, programs, and technology that enhance engagement.
Key Information: Only ACS Local Sections may apply; strict budget category limits apply.
Description
The Local Section Member Engagement and Enhancement (LS-MEET) grant is intended to strengthen and build community within Local Sections of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The program funds initiatives that enhance recruitment efforts to attract new members and foster stronger connections among existing members. Eligible projects may include organizing targeted events for underrepresented groups (such as schoolteachers and industrial chemists), ongoing programming, and purchasing technology or materials to support these activities. Innovative use of technology and creative approaches to member engagement are encouraged. The grant is designed to create additional opportunities for engagement beyond those already supported by other ACS-funded programs.
