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

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $100,000 per award; approximately $800,000 total program funding; ~8 awards expected; no cost sharing required.

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

--- ## Description This program aims to increase the number of dental and dental hygiene faculty in the workforce by providing loan repayment assistance to eligible training programs. The funding is intended to help accredited dental and dental hygiene schools, as well as advanced dental education programs, attract and retain full-time faculty, thereby strengthening the pipeline of dental educators and ultimately improving oral health care access. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $100,000 per recipient - Total estimated program funding: $800,000 - 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 - Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Others as specified **Additional 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 projected deadline. - Detailed instructions and requirements will be available on the [Grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361375) as the application period approaches. - No cost sharing/matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The program is designed to address faculty shortages in dental education by reducing the financial barriers for qualified educators. - Check the [HRSA program page](https://www.hrsa.gov) for updates and official guidance as the forecasted date approaches. --- ## External Links - [HRSA (Funder Home)](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361375) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|-----------------------------|--------------| | Jesse Ungard | JUngard@hrsa.gov | 301-443-0337 | For general HRSA inquiries: - Email: press@hrsa.gov - Phone: (800)-221-9393

Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP)

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