Access to Care Grants is sponsored by Health Foundation Of East Texas. This program supports initiatives that ensure individuals and families have access to healthcare services, with a priority on underserved and at-risk populations. The foundation funds efforts to expand the availability of providers and improve access to services in communities with geographic or economic barriers. Geographic focus: Smith County and surrounding Northeast Texas communities Focus areas: Access to Care, Healthcare Services, Underserved Populations, Public Health

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.