Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry
ID: 355779Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $450K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355779
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry" aimed at enhancing oral healthcare accessibility in rural and underserved communities. The initiative seeks to fund innovative postdoctoral dental residency and fellowship training programs at community-based organizations, with a focus on increasing the number of trained dentists capable of addressing complex dental conditions and managing oral health programs. With an estimated total program funding of $12.5 million, HRSA plans to award up to 27 grants, each with a maximum of $450,000, for projects that must commence by July 1, 2026. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 18, 2025, and can contact Jennifer Holtzman at JHoltzman@hrsa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    JHoltzman@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HRSA-25-075_final.pdf
    The Bureau of Health Workforce's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines a grant initiative for Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry (HRSA-25-075), aimed at enhancing oral healthcare accessibility in rural and underserved communities. The program's primary goals include increasing the number of postdoctoral-trained dentists in these areas, equipping them to deal with complex dental conditions, and training them in managing oral health programs. With an allocated budget of $12.5 million for FY 2025, the initiative expects to fund up to 27 grants of up to $450,000 each over a five-year performance period, contingent upon future appropriations. Eligible applicants include accredited dental programs and organizations partnering with schools of public health but exclude for-profit entities and individuals. The application deadline is set for March 18, 2025, with awards announced by July 1, 2025. Successful applications will be reviewed based on criteria such as the project's relevance, proposed objectives, and the applicant's capabilities. Additionally, preference will be given to projects targeting vulnerable populations, demonstrating collaborative initiatives, and addressing cultural competencies in healthcare. This supports the government's broader aim of strengthening the dental workforce to improve healthcare delivery outcomes in underserved regions.
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