Local Section Member Engagement and Enhancement (LS-MEET)
The ACS LS-MEET grant funds innovative projects by local sections to enhance scientific community engagement, outreach, and member interaction within the chemical sciences.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: May 31, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per project; one-year duration typical.
Summary: Supports ACS Local Sections in building community and enhancing member engagement through events, outreach, and technology purchases.
Description
The Local Section Member Engagement and Enhancement (LS-MEET) grant, offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS), is designed to help ACS Local Sections strengthen their communities, recruit new members, and foster deeper engagement among existing members. Funding can be used for organizing new events, supporting ongoing programming, and purchasing technology or materials that facilitate member interaction. The grant encourages innovative outreach to chemist communities not currently involved in the section, including schoolteachers and industrial chemists, and supports activities that go beyond those already funded by other ACS programs. The goal is to expand the reach and impact of Local Sections through creative, community-focused initiatives.
