[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $100,000 per award; approx. 8 awards; total program funding estimated at $800,000.

Supports dental and dental hygiene training programs in attracting and retaining full-time faculty through loan repayment assistance.

--- ## Description This program is designed to increase the number of dental and dental hygiene faculty in the workforce by providing loan repayment support to eligible dental and dental hygiene training programs. By offsetting faculty members' student loan debt, the program aims to help schools and residency programs attract and retain qualified full-time faculty, ultimately strengthening dental education and improving oral health care workforce capacity. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $800,000 - Award ceiling: $100,000 per award - Award floor: $1 - Expected number of awards: 8 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), other than institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Others as specified **Additional eligibility requirements:** - Applicants must be a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited program of general, pediatric, or public health dentistry in a public or private, nonprofit dental or dental hygiene school; **or** - A CODA-accredited residency or advanced education program in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline. - Detailed application instructions and requirements will be released with the official program notice; check the [HRSA grants page](https://www.hrsa.gov/grants) or [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361375) for updates. --- ## Additional Information - The program is intended for institutional applicants (not individuals). - Supports recruitment and retention of full-time dental or dental hygiene faculty members through loan repayment. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [Program listing and official details on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361375) - [HRSA main website](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA grants page](https://www.hrsa.gov/grants) - [HRSA contact page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|-----------------------------|---------------| | Jesse Ungard | JUngard@hrsa.gov | 301-443-0337 | ---

Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP)

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