Advancing Health Literacy in Vulnerable Communities is a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health that funds local municipalities and community organizations in improving health literacy and equity, with a focus on COVID-19 response in underserved populations. The program was created under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act to reach vulnerable communities through county and city governments, with separate funding streams for states, territories, tribes, and tribal organizations. Local municipalities such as county or parish governments and city or township governments are primary eligible applicants. The funding supports community programs to improve minority health, with up to 73 expected awards. The current deadline listed is June 1, 2026.

NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.