Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) Deadline: Jun 22, 2026 · up to $100K
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.059 (USAspending.gov).
- Trustees Of Boston University $4,088,950
- Texas A & M University System Health Science Center $4,049,496
- Nova Southeastern University, Inc $3,820,225
- Regents Of The University Of California, San Francisco, The $3,794,296
- The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York $3,604,500
- The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio $3,442,823
- Nyu Langone Hospitals $3,336,374
- New York City Health And Hospitals Corporation $3,305,078
- Carilion Medical Center $2,967,378
- University Of California, Los Angeles $2,799,649
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry
In AY 2023-2024, (the most recent year with available data), there were 705 residents trained and 474 graduates in the Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry Program.
Predoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene
In AY 2023-2024, (the most recent year with available data), there were 5,205 trainees and 1,405 graduates in the Predoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Program.
Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program
In AY 2023-2024, (the most recent year with available data), there were 136 dental faculty trained and 34 completers in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program.
Program Objective
The purpose of the Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene programs is to improve access to and the delivery of oral health care services for all individuals, particularly low income, underserved, uninsured, minority, health disparity, and rural populations by increasing the supply of a qualified dental workforce and enhancing dental workforce education and training. This is addressed through the implementation of the following programs: 1) Predoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene; 2) Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry; and 3) the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- Local
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Eligible applicants include accredited schools of dentistry and dental hygiene, postdoctoral training programs in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry that have programs in dental schools, or approved residency or advanced education programs in the practice of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, or dental public health. Public or non-profit hospitals, or other public or private not-for-profit entities including faith-based and community-based organizations, community colleges, as well as Tribes and Tribal organizations, are eligible provided they are otherwise eligible and the Secretary has determined they are capable of carrying out such grants.
Beneficiaries
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Health Professional
- Trainee
- Graduate and Professional Higher Education
- State
Beneficiaries include a full range of trainees: dental or dental hygiene students, dental hygienists, dental residents, practicing dentists, and other approved primary care dental trainees and dental faculty.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification is made in writing (electronic) by a Notice of Award.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Approximately 120 to 180 days after receipt of applications.
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of the Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene programs is to improve access to and the delivery of oral health care services for all individuals, particularly low income, underserved, uninsured, minority, health disparity, and rural populations by increasing the supply of a qualified dental workforce and enhancing dental workforce education and training. This is addressed through the implementation of the following programs: 1) Predoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene; 2) Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry; and 3) the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Other categories:
Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)Health Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
1) Predoctoral Training in General, Pediatric or Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene: Grant funds may be used to support professional training programs: 1) to plan, develop, and operate or participate in approved professional training programs in the fields of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, or public health dentistry for dental students, dental hygienists, and/or dental hygiene trainees that emphasize training for general, pediatric, or public health dentistry; 2) to meet the costs of projects to establish, maintain, or improve predoctoral training in primary care programs; and 3) to provide technical assistance to primary care training programs in developing and implementing instruction regarding the oral health status, dental care needs, and risk-based clinical disease management of all primary care populations with an emphasis on underserved children.
2) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program: Grant funds may be used to support professional training programs: 1) to plan, develop, and operate a dental faculty loan repayment program for faculty engaged in primary care dentistry to include general, pediatric, and public health dentistry and dental hygiene with preference given to pediatric dentistry faculty supervising residents at dental training program providing clinical services in dental clinics located in dental schools, hospitals, or community-based affiliated sites; 2) individual participants must agree to serve as full-time faculty members; and 3) upon completion by an individual of each of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth years of service, the program will pay an amount equal to 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 percent, respectively, of the individual’s student loan balance owed at the initiation of the agreement.
Restrictions
Indirect costs under training awards will be budgeted and reimbursed at 8 percent of modified total direct costs rather than on the basis of a negotiated rate agreement, and are not subject to upward or downward adjustment.
Funds may not be used for purposes specified in HRSA’s SF424 R&R Application Guide or for construction or renovation.
Required Documentation
Procedures for assessing the technical merit of grant applications have been instituted to provide an objective review of applications and to assist the applicant in understanding the standards against which each application will be judged. Critical indicators have been developed for each review criterion to assist the applicant in presenting pertinent information related to that criterion and to provide the reviewer with a standard for evaluation. Competing applications are reviewed by non-Federal expert consultant(s) for technical merit recommendations. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated against the following criteria: (1) Purpose and Need; (2) Response to Program Purpose; (3) Impact; (4) Organizational Information, Resources and Capabilities; and (5) Support Requested. See the most recent Notice of Funding Opportunity for detailed selection criteria. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements