[Indian Health Service](https://www.ihs.gov/)

September 25, 2025 (estimated, forecasted)

Total program funding: $2,700,000 | ~6 awards expected

Supports regional centers to enhance, train, and support Indian/Tribal/Urban dental programs to improve oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change when the official notice is posted.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the establishment or enhancement of Dental Preventive and Clinical Support Centers that serve Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal, and Urban (I/T/U) dental programs. The program aims to leverage existing resources and infrastructure to address challenges in the dental field by: - Supporting, guiding, training, and enhancing I/T/U dental programs within designated regions. - Ensuring that support center services and I/T/U dental programs lead to measurable improvements in the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients. The primary function of these support centers is not to provide direct clinical care, but to promote oral health initiatives, deliver training, facilitate oral health screenings, and provide educational materials. Projects should focus on supporting dental programs across a region, rather than a single site, and must document improvements in oral health outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: September 25, 2025 _All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates._ --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $2,700,000 - Expected number of awards: 6 - Award size and duration will be specified in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity when posted. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Urban Indian organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29), that are currently administering a contract or receiving an award pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1653 Urban Indian organizations must be nonprofit corporate bodies situated in urban centers, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and capable of collaborating with other entities for the activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a). Proof of nonprofit status is required. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official application package and full details will be posted on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360297) when available. - Interested applicants should regularly check the [Indian Health Service funding page](https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/) and Grants.gov for updates. - Prepare documentation of eligibility, including nonprofit status for Urban Indian organizations. - The application process typically includes submission of a project narrative, budget, and supporting documents via Grants.gov. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - The program is administered by the Indian Health Service, Division of Grants Management. - The focus is on supporting and enhancing dental programs, not direct clinical care. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360297) - [Indian Health Service Division of Grants Management – Funding Opportunities](https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/) --- ## Contact Information | Division of Grants Management | | |------------------------------|---| | Email | [dgm@ihs.gov](mailto:dgm@ihs.gov) | | Phone | 301-443-5204 |

Dental Preventive Clinical Support

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