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CMS Grants and Awards
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The CMS Office of Minority Health supports funding opportunities that allow researchers to increase the understanding of health disparities. Grant opportunities and data access programs assist researchers in conducting health equity studies that focus on minority populations who are experiencing health care inequalities due to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disabilities.
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Minority Research Grant Program
Learn how CMS OMH seeks to support minority investigators from minority serving institutions.
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Health Equity Data Access Program
Learn how CMS OMH is assisting researchers in gaining access to and understanding of CMS restricted access data.
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Health Equity Award
Learn how CMS OMH recognizes organizations who have demonstrated a strong commitment to health equity by reducing disparities affecting vulnerable populations.