Application Instructions

Proposals

The deadline for proposals is Thursday, February 11, 2010. Proposals are limited to four pages (excluding the cover sheet and any appendices) and must include the following:

  • Mini grant cover sheet
  • Program/activity description: What type of program/activity are you planning (panel discussion, symposium, workshop, resource development, etc.)? What materials are available? How many people will be involved? Is this a one-time event or the first step of a program?
  • Need for program/activity: How does this program/activity differ from or complement other programs and activities in your area? How does this program/activity support the goals of Equipping the 2015 Chemical Technology Workforce?
  • Organizers/description of partnerships: Who will be involved in your program/activity? What sectors of the chemical enterprise will be involved? If partnering with another group, who are your partners?
  • Promotion plan: How will you ensure participation?
  • Timeline: When will you plan, carry out, and following up on the program/activity?
  • Desired outcomes: What immediate and long-term results do you expect from your program/activity?
  • Metrics for evaluating program success: How will you determine if your program/activity is a success?

Send your proposal and cover sheet to:

American Chemical Society
Office of Technician Education, Education Division
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Proposals may also be faxed to 202-833-7732 or emailed to ChemTechLinks@acs.org.

Final Reports

Final reports for awardees must be received by January 31, 2011. Reports must include the following:

  1. Description of activity as it occurred
  2. Activity outcomes
  3. Complete budget, including all expenses
  4. Next steps

Awardees will also be required to prepare a 5-7 page “ePoster” to be shared on the Equipping the 2015 Chemical Technology Workforce website. Templates will be available, if desired.