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Convergent Chemistry Communities Grant (Deadline: June 26, 2023)

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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:
  1. What is the topic of the proposed CCC, why this topic and why now? (2000 characters) [20%]
  2. 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%]
  3. Describe the metrics-for-success. (2000 characters) [20%]
  4. 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%]
  5. Logistics. (1500 characters) [15%]
    1. (i) Identify partner Divisions, including names of Division Points of Contact
    2. (ii) Describe the leadership plan for the community and connect this to the proposed activities discussed in (2)
    3. (iii) Briefly outline the plan for communication/coordination between Divisions
    4. (iv) Describe plan for ensuring diversity and inclusivity in the new CCC
    5. (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