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

Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration

Assistance Listings: 93.236 -- Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities

Last Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

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).

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • State governments

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Jesse Ungard 3014436249

Email

jungard@hrsa.gov

jungard@hrsa.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

May 22, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

June 22, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

August 31, 2026

Estimated Project Start Date:

September 1, 2026

Fiscal Year:

2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$14,800,000

Program Funding

37

Expected awards

$1

Award Minimum

$400,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HRSA-26-084

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

May 13, 2026

Archive date:

September 30, 2026

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