ACS Student Communities Engagement Grant

Grant at a Glance

TypeGrant
Recipient Student, International
Category Professional Development,  Events & Activities
AmountUp to $1,000
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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 ChaptersACS 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

  1. If you do not have an email for your student community, please create one.
  2. 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.
  3. Select Apply under Applicant Menu. 
  4. Choose 2025 ACS Student Communities Engagement Grant
  5. Enter and upload any required materials. You may save and return to your application until submission. 
  6. 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.

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Deadline

There is no deadline for this grant. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks in the order they are received.

Prepare

  • Name of proposal
  • Date and location of proposed event
  • Budget
    • Total amount requested
    • Detailed list of expenses
    • Sources of other funding, if any
  • Event description and intended audience
  • What is the goal of this event? How is it connected to the ACS core values? How will you know if you’ve reached your goal?
  • Who is involved in planning the event? If the event is being held with a community outside of your chapter/GSO, will any representatives from that community be involved and what will their role be?
  • What chemical safety considerations are necessary for your proposed activity? Please describe any potential hazards and how your group will address them. We encourage you to complete a RAMP analysis using the downloadable RAMP worksheet.

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.

Contact Information

studentcommunities@acs.org

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