Local Section Funding & Awards
The American Chemical 中国365bet中文官网 offers several grants and mini-grants to encourage local sections to spread their passion for chemistry throughout their communities. We also celebrate outstanding contributions by local sections and volunteers with awards.
Grants for Local Sections
Corporation Associates Local Section & International Chapter Grant
Encouraging ACS local sections and international chapters to promote and host industry-focused events, such as job fairs and networking receptions.
Global Innovation Grant
Supporting funding to ACS units, especially international chapters, for internationally collaborative and innovative activities/events.
Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii)
Providing funding for a multi-day forum/conference that contributes to the resolution of global sustainability issues.
Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant
Providing up to $3,000 to local sections for embracing and advancing inclusion and belonging across ACS and in their communities.
Local Section Innovative Project Grant
Encouraging ACS local sections to conceive and implement innovative projects as well as maintain growth.
Local Section Member Engagement and EnhancemenT (LS-MEET)
The Local Section Member Engagement and EnhancemenT (LS-MEET) grant program is designed to specifically strengthen and build community in Local Sections of the American Chemical 中国365bet中文官网.
Local Section Sustainability Programming Grant
Promoting opportunities to increase awareness of the essential role of chemistry in responding to sustainability challenges.
Science Caf茅 Mini-Grant
Providing a relaxed, open venue for nonscientists and scientists to discuss current topics. By hosting a Science Caf茅, you can help promote scientific literacy within your local community and invigorate your local section about questions of the day with a scientific underpinning.
Awards for Local Sections & Volunteers
ACS ChemLuminary Awards
Recognizing ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, Regional Meetings, and International Chemical Sciences Chapters for their work in promoting chemistry.
ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Sustainability Activities
Recognizing a local section that has introduced a new and outstanding program promoting sustainability at the local level.
Awards by ACS Local Sections
ACS local sections offer awards to recognize excellence and stimulate interest in the many disciplines of chemistry. Find information about local section awards, application procedures and deadlines on the sponsoring section's website.
