Community Responsive Grants (CRG) is a grant program from the Maine Health Access Foundation, the state's largest private nonprofit health care foundation dedicated to promoting access to quality health care and improving health equity across Maine. CRG funding supports community-led organizations working to address critical health needs, improve health coverage, and increase access to quality care for underserved populations. Eligible applicants include Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local, state, or tribal government entities, and educational institutions. Awards range from $30,000 to $100,000, with the next deadline on July 8, 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.