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Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW)

Health Resources and Services Administration · HRSA-26-084

Closed

Award Range

$1 – $400K

Total Program Funding

$14.8M

Expected Awards

37

Deadline

July 17, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

HRSA funds 37 grants (up to $400K each, $14.8M total) to states for oral health workforce development — addressing dental professional shortages. Requires cost-sharing.

Who Should Apply

State government oral health agencies.

Who Should NOT Apply

Individual dental practices, dental schools unless state-designated.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • •Must be state entity
  • •37 awards up to $400K
  • •Must address dental workforce shortages
  • •Cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

37 awards for 50 states — most that apply get funded. Focus on pipeline programs, loan repayment, or telehealth dental in shortage areas.

Competitiveness: Low — most applying states receive funding.

What This Grant Funds

This program supports states in developing and implementing innovative programs to address the oral health workforce needs of Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (Dental HPSAs).

Attachments

PDF

HRSA-26-084 Final.pdf

HRSA-26-084_Final.pdf

Who Can Apply

These types of domestic* organizations may apply:State governor-designated entities such as:The office of the state dental director.State-run university or dental school.State or special district government, including the District of Columbia, domestic territories, and freely associated states.We encourage states to work with tribal entities to facilitate greater coordination between states and tribal governments. We will only accept one application per state. All states are eligible to apply. If you are a current recipient with a period of performance ending on August 31, 2026, you are eligible to apply.

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$1
Maximum Award
$400K
Total Program Funding
$14.8M
Expected Number of Awards
37
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 15, 2026
Application Deadline: July 17, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Jesse Ungard jungard@hrsa.gov

jungard@hrsa.gov

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