[CareQuest Institute for Oral Health](https://www.carequest.org)

No set minimum or maximum; award size is flexible based on project scope; typical grant period is up to 1 year.

Provides rapid funding to restore or maintain oral health services following urgent, unforeseen disruptions, especially for historically marginalized communities.

--- ## Description The Emergent & Relief Fund from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is designed to support communities and partner organizations in the United States facing urgent, unforeseen situations that disrupt oral health services. The fund prioritizes projects that deliver immediate relief or rapid response to preserve or restore access to oral health care, particularly for historically marginalized or underserved populations. Funding may support interventions after natural disasters, sudden clinical equipment failures, or other emergencies that threaten access to care. The program emphasizes a health and racial equity lens, requiring applicants to demonstrate engagement with impacted communities and a commitment to systemic change in oral health access. --- ## Due Dates - **Concept Submission Deadlines:** - November 20, 2025 - February 17, 2026 - June 4, 2026 - November 9, 2026 - February 15, 2027 - November 8, 2027 - **Full Proposal (by invitation) Deadlines:** - January 7, 2026 - April 13, 2026 - July 22, 2026 - January 4, 2027 - April 12, 2027 Applicants must first submit a concept; only invited organizations may submit a full proposal. --- ## Funding Amount - There is **no fixed minimum or maximum award amount**; funding is flexible and determined by the scope and alignment of the project with CareQuest Institute priorities. - Typical grant period is **up to 1 year**. - Grantees may submit new concepts and proposals after the end of their grant period. - Indirect expense rates are allowed up to 15%. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible organizations:** - 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations - Government agencies - Educational or research institutions that are tax-exempt - **Geography:** - Based in the 50 US states or Washington, DC (funded activities must occur within these areas) - **Focus:** - Experience in, or willingness to engage in, policy or systems-change work at the local, state, or national level - Proven track record of applying a health equity or racial equity lens - Commitment to deepening expertise in the social determinants of oral health - **Approach:** - Proposals must be led by, or strongly informed through, trusted relationships with communities historically affected by oral health inequities - **Ineligible:** - For-profit organizations and individuals - Requests for capital expenses, direct service, mobile vans, or payments for procedures --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Eligibility and Alignment:** Confirm your organization meets eligibility and that your project aligns with the fund’s focus on urgent, unforeseen oral health disruptions. 2. **Submit a Concept:** - Submit a brief project concept (up to 500 words) via the [CareQuest Fluxx portal](http://carequest.fluxx.io/). - Concepts may be submitted at any time, but will be considered for the next upcoming deadline. - No full budget is required at this stage. 3. **Full Proposal (by invitation):** - If your concept is selected, you will be invited to submit a full proposal including a detailed project narrative, work plan, and budget. - Indirect expense rates up to 15% are allowed. - Full proposal deadlines correspond to the cycle for which you are invited. 4. **Review and Determination:** - Funding decisions are typically made within a few months of the proposal deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The fund supports four main project types: - **Emerging Opportunities:** Time-sensitive, innovative approaches to oral health systems change - **Relief Efforts:** Emergency response (e.g., natural disasters) - **Urgent Needs:** One-time urgent needs (e.g., equipment replacement) - **Sponsorships:** Convenings, events, and activities promoting shared learning in oral health for marginalized communities - CareQuest Institute encourages early conversations with the grants team before applying. - All funded projects must demonstrate the urgent and unforeseen nature of the situation and show how activities will rapidly restore or protect access to oral health care. --- ## External Links - [CareQuest Institute for Oral Health – Funder Homepage](https://www.carequest.org) - [Apply for a Grant (Program Page)](https://carequest.org/grants-overview/apply/) - [2026 Grant Proposal Guidance Document](https://carequest.org/carequest_institute_2025-grant-proposal-guidance-document_1-28-26_date-edit-mc/) - [FAQ – Grants](https://carequest.org/faq/#grants) - [Fluxx Grants Portal (Register/Submit)](http://carequest.fluxx.io/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Grants Team Email | [grants@carequest.org](mailto:grants@carequest.org) | | General Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://carequest.org/contact) |

Emergent & Relief Fund

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