Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities
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- Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW) Deadline: Jun 22, 2026 · up to $400K
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.236 (USAspending.gov).
- Health, Washington State Department Of $2,799,280
- State Of Rhode Island Department Of Health $2,717,960
- The Medical University Of South Carolina $2,683,441
- Augusta University $2,471,442
- George Washington University (The) $1,702,322
- Iowa Department Of Public Health $1,600,000
- Minnesota Department Of Health $1,600,000
- College Of Micronesia-Fsm $1,600,000
- Public Health, Massachusetts Department Of $1,600,000
- Department Of Public Health Connecticut $1,600,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
• $3.7 million in student loans was repaid – the equivalent of 25 percent of Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program participants’ student loan debt.
• 1.5 million patient encounters occurred in medically underserved communities delivered by providers training in the Oral Health Training Program.
• 69 percent of graduates were working in medically underserved communities and 20
• percent in primary care settings, such as Federally Qualified Health Centers after graduating from their Oral Health Training Program.
Program Objective
Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities assist states to develop and implement innovative programs to address the dental workforce needs of designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Territory Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- State
- Tribal
Eligible applicants include Governor appointed, state government entities. In addition to U.S. states, eligible applicants include: District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Each state is limited to only one application. Applicants must have significant experience with addressing oral health workforce issues in underserved populations. Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government and Native American Organizations may apply if they are otherwise eligible.
Beneficiaries
- Health Professional
- Trainee
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal
Beneficiaries include Governor appointed, State government entities.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award notifications are 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
Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities assist states to develop and implement innovative programs to address the dental workforce needs of designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Other categories:
Dental Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may only be used for the purposes identified in statute, and may not be used for purposes specified in HRSA’s SF-424 R&R Application Guide.
Restrictions
Funds for this program may not be used for new construction or for the purpose of conducting major renovation activities, nor can funding be used for the acquisition of real property.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued under this assistance listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted with an application package. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
An entity that receives a grant under this program must contribute non-federal funds to activities carried out under this grant to an amount equal to at least 40 percent of the federal funding in support of the project. Matching funds may be a combination of in-kind contributions, fairly valued, including plant, equipment, and services and may provide the contributions from state, local, or private sources.
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