Emergent & Relief Fund
Emergent & Relief Fund supports communities, clinics, and partner organizations with disaster relief, urgent needs, systems-change projects, and shared learning to advance equitable oral health.
Funder: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Due Dates: Rolling (Concepts) | November 9, 2026 (Concept) | January 4, 2027 (Invited proposal) | February 15, 2027 (Concept) | April 12, 2027 (Invited proposal) | November 8, 2027 (Concept)
Funding Amounts: Flexible funding based on scope and priority alignment; awards last at most one year; indirect expenses up to 15%
Summary: Supports time-sensitive opportunities, disaster relief, urgent clinical needs, and shared learning to advance equitable oral health.
Key Information: All applicants must submit a concept first; full proposals are accepted by invitation only.
Description
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health’s Emergent & Relief Fund supports communities and partner organizations responding to unforeseen circumstances requiring immediate relief or threatening access to care. Examples include community displacement following natural disasters and sudden failure of essential clinical equipment, particularly where historically marginalized communities are affected. The fund contributes to CareQuest Institute’s goal of an oral health system that is just, equitable, and accessible to all.
The fund also supports time-sensitive opportunities for innovative oral health systems change and sponsorships for convenings, events, and activities that promote shared learning and best practices. Its four funding categories encompass emerging opportunities, natural disaster relief, one-time urgent organizational or clinic needs, and sponsorships focused on historically marginalized and underserved communities. Natural disaster relief work need not be related to oral health.
