[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

October 2026 | October 2025

Not yet announced; cooperative agreement (U01); details expected in official NOFO.

Supports a central hub for evaluation, data coordination, and infrastructure to optimize oral health through community engagement and research collaboration.

This is a forecasted opportunity—application details and funding levels will be released in the official NOFO.

--- ## Description The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the NIH, intends to announce a funding opportunity for a Community Engagement Evaluation and Data Coordination (CEED) Hub. The CEED will serve as a central resource for the Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Consortium—Advancing Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) to optimize oral health across the lifespan. The hub will coordinate activities in three main domains: 1. Data planning, consultation, and technical assistance for research methodology and analytics; 2. Community engagement evaluation; 3. Infrastructure and operational support for the ADAPT consortium. The CEED will also facilitate collaboration among separately funded CBPR projects, provide consultative services, and join broader NIH platforms to promote data-driven, community-engaged solutions for oral health disparities. This opportunity is intended for organizations with expertise in program evaluation, quality improvement, and population data science. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) - October 2025 (anticipated application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Specific award amounts and total program funding are not yet announced. - The funding mechanism will be a Cooperative Agreement (U01). - Details on the number of awards, award ceiling, and project duration will be provided in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not being solicited at this time. - The official NOFO will provide detailed application instructions and requirements. - Interested investigators are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and responsive projects in preparation for the official announcement. --- ## Additional Information - The CEED hub is expected to play a pivotal role in coordinating consortium activities, supporting community-engaged research, and advancing oral health equity. - The opportunity will use the NIH U01 cooperative agreement mechanism. - Further details, including application materials and deadlines, will be released in the official NOFO. --- ## External Links - [Forecasted Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359123) - [National Institutes of Health (NIH) Home](https://www.nih.gov) - [NIDCR – National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research](https://www.nidcr.nih.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |---------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Hiroko Iida, DDS, MPH | [hiroko.iida@nih.gov](mailto:hiroko.iida@nih.gov) | 301-594-7404 | National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) |

Community Engagement Evaluation and Data Coordination (CEED) Hub to Advance Data and Practice Transformation for Optimizing Oral Health For All Across the Lifespan (U01, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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