Behavioral Health Urgent Care Expansion Grant is a $7.5 million one-time grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) that funds eligible community mental health centers (CMHCs) to achieve Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) designation in Massachusetts. The grant supports CMHCs that are not yet BHUC providers in expanding access to non-emergency mental health care, including extending hours to nights and weekends, adding same-day and next-day appointments, enhancing scheduling and security technology, and increasing access to medication for addiction treatment or psychopharmacology. Only CMHCs that do not already hold BHUC provider status are eligible to apply. Priority is given to CMHCs with strong ties to underserved communities and populations with underserved language needs, including individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Allowable costs include staff recruitment and retention, technology upgrades, professional development, and marketing. Ongoing operating costs and temporary salary increases are not eligible.

Home- and Community-Based Services and Human Services Workforce Grant is a $42.5 million grant program from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) that funds workforce development for home and community-based care workers in Massachusetts. The program targets direct care staff, nurses, behavioral health staff, community health workers (CHWs), and long-term services and supports (LTSS) workers. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts providers, education and training institutions, community-based organizations, private foundations, existing workforce program owners, and regional workforce or training partnerships. Grant funds may support pipeline development and recruitment, professional development and retention, and workforce-impacting IT improvements. Retention bonuses, referral bonuses, and temporary wage increases are not eligible uses. Priority is given to applications that diversify the BIPOC workforce, create regional partnerships, support career advancement for existing workers, or expand educational capacity. Applications may be submitted individually or as a partnership, with all partnerships required to submit a signed letter of intent.

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.