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

May 31, 2026 (LS-MEET grant application deadline)

Up to $2,000 per project; one-year project period

Supports ACS Local Sections in building community and enhancing member engagement through events, programming, and technology initiatives.

Only ACS Local Sections are eligible; detailed budget and letter of support required.

--- ## Description The Local Section Member Engagement and Enhancement (LS-MEET) grant program is designed to strengthen and foster community within Local Sections of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The grant supports a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing recruitment, increasing engagement, and connecting members—including those not currently active, such as schoolteachers and industrial chemists. Funding can be used for organizing events, ongoing programming, and acquiring technology or materials to support local section activities. The goal is to expand opportunities for member interaction and increase the visibility and appeal of local sections within their communities. --- ## Due Dates - May 31, 2026: Full application due by 11:59 pm ET --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **up to $2,000 per project** - Funding is for a one-year project period - Budget restrictions apply (see below) --- ## Eligibility - **Applicants must be ACS Local Sections.** - The application must be submitted by the Local Section Chair or another member of the Executive Committee. - Only one LS-MEET grant may be awarded per section per cycle. - Previous grant recipients must have submitted a final report for any prior LS-MEET funding to be eligible for new funding. --- ## Application Process 1. **Application Submission** - Complete the online application form: [Apply here](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a5ca1b836a7649a882cc76640df6eb67). - Use the [budget template](https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/funding/grants/local-sections/budget-template-grants.xlsx) to prepare your budget. 2. **Required Documents** - **Letter of support** from the Local Section Chair (or another Executive Committee member if the Chair is the applicant). - **Detailed budget** using the provided template. - Letters of support from co-sponsoring organizations, if applicable. 3. **Project Description** - Clearly state the objectives, plan of action, and evaluation plan. - Identify the target demographic and how the project aligns with local section goals. 4. **Budget Guidelines** - Food expenses: ≤ 20% of total request - Venue rental: ≤ 25% of total request - ACS memberships or discounts: ≤ 25% of total request - Giveaways/merchandise: ≤ 25% of total request - Alcohol may be funded if central to the event (e.g., tasting at a brewery) - **Not allowed:** Honoraria, stipends, or pass-through donations 5. **Reporting** - A final report is required within 12 months of funding. --- ## Additional Information - Projects that incorporate innovative use of technology to connect members are encouraged. - Events should reach new or underserved groups of chemists in the local community. - Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline; late or rolling submissions are not accepted. - A [tutorial video](https://american-chemical-society.zoom.com/rec/share/wyIm6TBvF8KryC2QAw_r2EqWkUb0XN4cXtMWXaJNsKJ8HIGflQee1xmPoRkaQoIy.VzofHxc6cUjbWuGk) is available for the application process. --- ## External Links - [LS-MEET Grant Program Details](https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/local-section-mett-grant.html) - [Online 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) - [Application Tutorial (Video)](https://american-chemical-society.zoom.com/rec/share/wyIm6TBvF8KryC2QAw_r2EqWkUb0XN4cXtMWXaJNsKJ8HIGflQee1xmPoRkaQoIy.VzofHxc6cUjbWuGk) - [ACS Funding Opportunities](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------|------------------------------|-------------------|--------------------------| | ACS LSAC Grants Team | lsac@acs.org | +1 800-227-5558 | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

Local Section Member Engagement and EnhancemenT (LS-MEET)

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