Unsolicited Grant Applications is sponsored by Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofit organizations for projects that may not align with the focus or timing of other grant programs. Awards are competitive and based on available funding, alignment with FHKY priorities (Access to Health Care and Children's Health, including educational efforts), and potential for impact.

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.