Advancing Equity Through Oral Health Fund
This grant funds research and projects that advance equitable oral health policy, care models, and systemic change for marginalized communities in the US.
Funder: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (Concept) | November 9, 2026 (Concept) | February 15, 2027 (Concept) | November 8, 2027 (Concept) | July 22, 2026 (Full Proposal) | January 4, 2027 (Full Proposal) | April 12, 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum or maximum; typical awards are for up to one year. Amounts are flexible and based on project scope and alignment.
Summary: Supports projects advancing equitable oral health policy, innovative care models, and urgent relief for marginalized communities in the US.
Key Information: Concept submission is required before full proposal; eligibility is limited to US-based nonprofits, government agencies, or tax-exempt educational/research institutions.
Description
The Advancing Equity Through Oral Health Fund, offered by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, supports initiatives that aim to transform the oral health system in the United States to be more just, equitable, and accessible. Funding priorities include projects that improve access to equitable care through policy change, develop innovative medical-dental integrated care models, strengthen a diverse healthcare workforce, and provide immediate relief for urgent needs affecting direct access to care—particularly for historically marginalized communities. The program is designed to catalyze systemic change and drive health equity in oral health.
