Advancing Equity Through Oral Health Fund
This grant funds research and projects advancing equitable oral health systems, with a focus on marginalized communities and community-informed solutions.
Funder: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (Concept) | July 22, 2026 (Full Proposal) | November 9, 2026 (Concept) | January 4, 2027 (Full Proposal) | February 15, 2027 (Concept) | April 12, 2027 (Full Proposal) | November 8, 2027 (Concept)
Funding Amounts: No strict minimum or maximum; typical awards are for up to one year. In 2025, over $14M was awarded to 90 organizations.
Summary: Supports projects advancing equitable access to oral health through policy, care models, research, and relief for marginalized communities.
Key Information: All applicants must submit a concept first; only invited applicants submit full proposals.
Description
The Advancing Equity Through Oral Health Fund, administered by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, provides funding for projects aimed at transforming oral health systems to be more equitable and accessible. The fund supports initiatives that improve access to care through policy changes, foster innovative medical-dental integrated care models, strengthen a diverse healthcare workforce, and address urgent or emergent needs impacting direct care, especially for historically marginalized or underserved populations. Projects must be community-led or meaningfully informed by those most affected by oral health inequities.
