This grant supports small colleges in enhancing undergraduate science education by funding equipment, teaching aids, and library materials for hands-on learning and curriculum improvement.
Funder: Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application deadline) | November 1 (annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; one-year funding; matching funds encouraged but not required.
Summary: Supports small colleges in enhancing undergraduate science education through funding for equipment, teaching aids, and library materials.
Key Information: Eligible only if enrollment is under 5,000 and government funding is limited; three-year waiting period after prior award.
The Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant (PCMNCG) is designed to help small colleges strengthen their undergraduate science programs by providing funding for scientific equipment, audio-visual teaching aids, and library materials. Established in memory of R.K. Scott and other members of the Pittsburgh Conference Committee, the grant is administered by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) and the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) using proceeds from the annual Pittcon conference. The program aims to expand hands-on learning opportunities and access to advanced scientific tools for students in institutions with limited resources.