ACS Student Communities Engagement Grant
Grant at a Glance
Purpose
To support student community outreach events, member engagement, career and professional development, or group growth.
Description
You may request up to $1,000 to build and strengthen your community and increase the unity of your group. Funding is limited and you may receive this award up to two times per year.
Eligibility
This funding opportunity is open to active ACS Student Chapters, ACS International Student Chapters, and ACS Graduate Student Organizations (GSOs).
To be considered active, you must have:
- At least six members who currently have an ACS student membership with a premium package.
- For student chapters and international student chapters, you must have chartered, reactivated, or submitted a report within the last three years.
Application Instructions
- If you do not have an email for your student community, please create one.
- Create a student community account in the application system. The account allows you to update your application at any time prior to submission and view your application status afterwards. You'll also be able to use this same account to apply for other ACS Student Community grants.
- Select Apply under Applicant Menu.
- Choose 2024 ACS Student Communities Engagement Grant.
- Enter and upload any required materials. You may save and return to your application until submission.
- Submit your application. Saved drafts are not considered submitted applications. You must click the Submit Application button. A confirmation email will be sent to confirm your submission within one business day.
Deadline
There is no deadline for this grant. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks in the order they are received.
Prepare
Questions on the application include:
- Name of proposal
- Proposed budget
- Total amount requested
- Provide details about how the funds will be used, i.e. the the individual items to be purchased
- Share if you will you be receiving money from any other sources
- Describe how the funds will support your student chapter by building and strengthening your community and increase the unity of your chapter.
- What chemical safety considerations are necessary for your proposed activity?
- Describe any potential hazards and how your group will address them.
- How will your group measure the success of this activity?
Judging Process
Selected proposals will favor applications that propose meaningful student community activities and well-reasoned use of funds.
Notification
Awarded funds will be sent to the university or chapter bank account. The faculty advisor will be responsible for appropriate disbursement of funds. Please note that processing/distribution of funds may be delayed due to the pandemic; if funds do not arrive in your account prior to your event, the funds can be used as a reimbursement for out of pocket costs directly associated with the awarded activity.
Reporting Requirements
A final report will be required within 30 days of completing your activity. Information regarding how to submit the final report will be provided to those who receive the grant.
