Local Section Member Engagement and Enhancement (LS-MEET)
Forecasted
The Local Section Member Engagement and Enhancement (LS-MEET) grant from the American Chemical Society funds innovative scientific events and programs to boost engagement in ACS Local Sections.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per project; single-year awards; one application per section per cycle.
Summary: Supports ACS Local Sections in building community and enhancing member engagement through events, programming, and technology/materials purchases.
Key Information: Only ACS Local Sections may apply; strict budget guidelines apply.
Description
The Local Section Member Engagement and Enhancement (LS-MEET) grant, offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS), is designed to strengthen the sense of community and increase member engagement within ACS Local Sections. Funding is available to support innovative events, ongoing programming, and the purchase of technology or materials that help attract new members and deepen the involvement of existing ones. The grant encourages outreach to underrepresented groups such as schoolteachers and industrial chemists, and seeks creative approaches that highlight each section’s unique goals and activities.
