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

No current open deadlines; check the program page for future cycles.

Up to $125,000 per project; typically 10 projects funded per cycle; duration is 12 months.

Supports school-based and community partnerships to improve oral health access for recent immigrant children in Miami-Dade County.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports collaborative projects improving access to dental care for recent immigrant children from Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly in Miami-Dade County. The initiative prioritizes school-based interventions, workforce development (training school nurses, employing a Community Dental Health Coordinator), and partnerships with local health centers to address oral health disparities among underserved populations. Projects should demonstrate meaningful community engagement, innovative approaches to care delivery, and alignment with broader goals of health equity and improved oral health outcomes. --- ## Due Dates No current open deadlines; check the [program page](https://www.carequest.org/content/school-based-and-school-linked-initiatives-improve-oral-health-rfp) for future cycles. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $125,000 per project. - Typically, 10 projects are funded per cycle. - Funding covers personnel, educational materials, community dental health coordination, and related direct costs. - Project duration is generally 12 months. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be: - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or educational/research institutions. - Based in the United States. - Conducting project activities solely within the United States. - Projects must focus on oral health, with a preference for those addressing underserved, immigrant, or historically marginalized communities. - Individuals are not eligible to apply. --- ## Application Process - Application typically follows a two-stage process: concept submission and full proposal (subject to annual cycle and RFP release). - Required materials may include a project narrative, budget, organizational information, and evidence of community engagement. - Detailed instructions and requirements are provided on the [CareQuest grantmaking page](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/search-all-grants) and the specific [RFP page](https://www.carequest.org/content/school-based-and-school-linked-initiatives-improve-oral-health-rfp). - For eligibility self-check, use the [Philanthropy Eligibility Quiz](https://www.carequest.org/form/philanthropy-eligibility-quiz). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should align with CareQuest’s focus on advancing health equity, community engagement, and innovative oral health solutions. - CareQuest does not fund individuals, capital expenses, or projects unrelated to oral health. - For future cycles, monitor the program page or sign up for the [CareQuest newsletter](https://www.carequest.org/subscribe) for announcements. --- ## External Links - [CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Home](https://www.carequest.org) - [Grant Program Overview](https://www.carequest.org/content/school-based-and-school-linked-initiatives-improve-oral-health-rfp) - [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.carequest.org/form/philanthropy-eligibility-quiz) - [All CareQuest Grant Opportunities](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/search-all-grants) - [Press Release on Grant RFP](https://www.carequest.org/about/press-release/carequest-institute-requests-grant-proposals-addressing-oral-health-disparities) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | General Grants Email | grants@carequest.org | | Contact Form | [CareQuest Contact Page](https://www.carequest.org/contact) | | Funder Address | 465 Medford Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02129-1454 |

R-2403-20456 - CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

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