The Biden administration will offer $250 million in federal grants to community organizations working to combat inequities in the response to the coronavirus, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Monday.Why it matters: The pandemic has disproportionately affected people of color and other underserved populations. Racial disparities in the coronavirus vaccine rollout have become a particular concern as the U.S. strives for herd immunity.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeDetails: The Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Minority Health will run the initiative, which is called "Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19."The office will offer grants to local governments working with community-based organizations to improve testing efforts, contact tracing and preventative measures. It's projected to fund approximately 30 projects in urban communit
Kamala Harris announces $250 million in funding to help address COVID response inequities
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Harris announces funding to address racial gaps in COVID response
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