Wake County Government announced that applications are still open for the 2026 HealthLit4Wake mini grants.

The county said the grants are for work that helps improve health literacy and access to reliable health information in communities in Wake County. It also said there is only one week left to apply.

Applications will be accepted until June 30. More details were posted at wake.gov/HL4W.

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