Grant opportunity
ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant 2026
The American Chemical Society is funding community-college projects that strengthen education and career pathways for chemical technical professionals.
- Funder
- American Chemical Society
- Applications close 23 September 2026
- Applications close 23 September 2026: Sep 23, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 20,000 for a one-year project
- Applicant
- Accredited United States community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates or workforce programmes aligned with chemical technical professional careers.
- Discipline
- Chemistry and Chemical Sciences
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
PrepareCTP supports practical improvements to community-college programmes that prepare students for skilled technical careers in chemistry and related industries.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are accredited US community colleges with qualifying associate, certificate or workforce programmes. Projects must serve chemical technical professional pathways rather than transfer-only populations.
What it supports
- Student support and work-based learning.
- Curriculum, equipment and programme development.
- Faculty leadership and industry-connected technical education.
Funding and duration
- Awards are available up to USD 20,000.
- Projects run for one year.
Applications close 23 September 2026
Applications close 23 September 2026: Sep 23, 2026
How to apply
Follow the official ACS instructions and submit the institutional proposal by 23 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The American Chemical Society invites community colleges to propose one-year projects that improve pathways into chemical technical careers. Funding can support student experience, curriculum, equipment, faculty development and partnerships with employers.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are accredited US community colleges with qualifying associate, certificate or workforce programmes. Projects must serve chemical technical professional pathways rather than transfer-only populations.
Funding and benefits
Awards are available up to USD 20,000.
Projects run for one year.
Themes and supported activities
Student support and work-based learning.
Curriculum, equipment and programme development.
Faculty leadership and industry-connected technical education.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 23 September 2026: Applications close 23 September 2026: Sep 23, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Follow the official ACS instructions and submit the institutional proposal by 23 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.