Who Can Apply: At least two ACS Divisions must agree to form a CCC. Only one division can be designated to receive the funds initially. The receiving division may forward to other participating divisions part(s) of the fund to cover agreed expenditures. In such a case, it is strongly recommended that participating divisions have a mutual agreement outlining funding allocation and each divisions financial responsibilities.
Submission:
- A signed letter of support from the current Division Chair of the lead Division, or other executive committee member, if the Chair is the applicant. (Acceptable formats: .pdf, .doc or .docx)
- Signed letters of support for the proposed CCC from co-sponsoring Divisions or other included groups. (Acceptable formats: .pdf, .doc or .docx)
- Answers to the following short essay questions, scored using the CCC Rubric:
- What is the topic of the proposed CCC, why this topic and why now? (2000 characters) [20%]
- Describe proposed activities and their novelty, including how the CCC would enable a community within ACS that is not being adequately represented by the existing ACS organizational structure; identify who the CCC members will be and include a plan for how CCC members will work together to form the community. While collaborative programming is an important endeavor and responsive to this call, the CCC should include community-building activities beyond programming. Also address how the CCC would support ACS goals in inclusivity. (3000 characters) [30%]
- Describe the metrics-for-success. (2000 characters) [20%]
- What is the expected lifetime of the proposed community? What is the plan to sustain or extend the community beyond this funding period? (1500 characters) [15%]
- Logistics. (1500 characters) [15%]
- (i) Identify partner Divisions, including names of Division Points of Contact
- (ii) Describe the leadership plan for the community and connect this to the proposed activities discussed in (2)
- (iii) Briefly outline the plan for communication/coordination between Divisions
- (iv) Describe plan for ensuring diversity and inclusivity in the new CCC
- (v) Upload a detailed budget and spending plan
Deadline: June 26, 2023
Amount: $30,000
Learn More: https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/dac-convergent-chemistry-communities-grant.html
