[CareQuest Institute for Oral Health](https://www.carequest.org)

Closed for 2024 (March 6, 2024 – March 5, 2025)

$150,000 for a 12-month project period

Study of how perceived discrimination affects dental care use among American Indian adults, using surveys and focus groups to inform culturally responsive oral health strategies.

--- ## Description This grant supports a research project led by the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, focusing on the relationship between perceived discrimination and dental care utilization among American Indian adults, particularly those living on the Pine Ridge reservation. The project aims to collect both quantitative data (via surveys of 250 participants) and qualitative insights (via focus groups with 30 AI/AN adults) to better understand the impact of discrimination on trust in dental providers, dental fear, anxiety, and ultimately, the use of dental services. Key objectives include: - Strengthening community partnerships and amplifying community voices. - Testing theoretical models linking discrimination, trust, and dental care utilization. - Identifying barriers to dental care as perceived by the AI/AN community. - Disseminating findings to inform culturally responsive and trauma-informed oral health care. The project emphasizes close collaboration with the Tribal Review Board and Indian Health Services to ensure cultural sensitivity, accuracy, and authentic engagement with the Pine Ridge community. --- ## Due Dates - Closed for 2024 (Project period: March 6, 2024 – March 5, 2025) --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $150,000 - Project duration: 12 months - Primary uses: Project staff support, hiring local research staff, research expenses, participant compensation, supplies, communications, and travel --- ## Eligibility - Academic institutions, especially those with experience in oral health research and community-based research with American Indian/Alaska Native populations - Strong preference for applicants demonstrating established relationships with AI/AN communities and Tribal Review Boards - Projects must address oral health disparities and propose culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches --- ## Application Process - This specific grant cycle is closed. - For future opportunities: - Visit the [CareQuest Institute grantmaking page](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/search-all-grants) - Review open requests for proposals (RFPs) and eligibility requirements - Prepare a proposal emphasizing community partnership, cultural sensitivity, and impact on oral health equity --- ## Additional Information - The project builds on prior work, including a CareQuest Institute white paper on AI/AN oral health disparities. - Emphasizes hiring and compensating community members for research roles. - Results will inform training in cultural humility and trauma-informed care for Indian Health Services dentists. --- ## External Links - [CareQuest Institute for Oral Health – Home](https://www.carequest.org) - [CareQuest Institute – Grantmaking](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/search-all-grants) - [Grant Details](https://www.carequest.org/content/g-2308-19435) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@carequest.org](mailto:grants@carequest.org) | | Contact Form | [CareQuest Contact Page](https://www.carequest.org/contact) |

Assessing Perceived Discrimination and Dental Care Utilization Among American Indian Adults - University of Colorado Denver

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