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

October 10, 2025 (Concept) | November 20, 2025 (Concept) | January 7, 2026 (Proposal)

Typical awards around $13,000 for one-year projects; no strict maximum or minimum, funding is flexible based on project scope.

Supports projects that expand dental care capacity, improve service delivery, and advance oral health equity, with a focus on underserved populations.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, offered by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, funds projects that advance oral health equity by expanding the capacity and effectiveness of dental care delivery. The program supports efforts that address systemic disparities, improve care access, and integrate community voices, particularly for historically marginalized and underserved populations. Projects may include innovations in care delivery, policy advocacy, community engagement, and research that contribute to transforming the oral health system. --- ## Due Dates - **October 10, 2025:** Concept submission deadline (Cycle 1) - **November 20, 2025:** Concept submission deadline (Cycle 2) - **January 7, 2026:** Full proposal deadline (for invited applicants from Cycles 1 & 2) Additional cycles occur throughout the year; future dates are announced on the funder’s website. Applicants must first submit a concept note and, if invited, a full proposal. --- ## Funding Amount - **Typical award:** Approximately $13,000 for a one-year project (based on recent grant history) - **Funding range:** No fixed minimum or maximum; the amount is determined by project scope and alignment with strategic priorities - **Grant period:** Up to one year; organizations may reapply in subsequent cycles --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations in the United States and US territories - **Ineligible applicants:** For-profit organizations and individuals are not eligible - **Priority given to organizations that:** - Represent or have trusted relationships with communities historically affected by oral health inequities (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities, immigrants, refugees, persons with disabilities, veterans, rural communities) - Demonstrate experience or commitment to policy/systems-change work - Apply a health and racial equity lens to their work - Engage in or are willing to engage in work addressing social determinants of oral health --- ## Application Process - **Step 1: Check Eligibility** - Confirm nonprofit status and alignment with CareQuest’s mission and priority areas. - Take the [eligibility quiz](https://www.carequest.org/form/philanthropy-eligibility-quiz) if unsure. - **Step 2: Submit a Concept** - All applicants submit a 500-word concept via the [Fluxx grants portal](https://carequest.fluxx.io/). - Concepts are accepted on a rolling basis up to the listed deadlines. - The concept should describe the issue, the proposed project, and why funding is needed. - **Step 3: Full Proposal (By Invitation)** - Selected applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive proposal including a narrative, work plan, and budget. - Proposals must address CareQuest’s focus areas and demonstrate measurable impact. - **Review and Award** - Applications are reviewed in cycles; award decisions typically made 1–2 months after proposal deadline. --- ## Additional Information - **Budget Restrictions:** Grants do not support capital expenses, direct service, mobile vans, or payments for dental procedures. Indirect costs are allowed up to 15%. - **Project Focus Areas:** Policy and advocacy, community capacity and voice, care delivery innovation, and research. - **Support:** Applicants are encouraged to contact the grants team before applying to discuss project fit. - **Grant Period:** One year; organizations may reapply in future cycles. --- ## External Links - [CareQuest Institute for Oral Health – Home](https://www.carequest.org) - [Grantmaking Overview](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking) - [Application Process Details](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/apply) - [Advancing Equity Through Oral Health Fund](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/advancing-equity-through-oral-health-fund) - [Fluxx Grants Portal (Apply)](https://carequest.fluxx.io/) - [Recent Grants Awarded](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/search-all-grants) - [2025 Grant Proposal Guidance (PDF)](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/CareQuest_Institute_2025%20Grant%20Proposal%20Guidance%20Document_2.22.25_v2.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Method | Details | |----------------|---------| | Email | [grants@carequest.org](mailto:grants@carequest.org) | | Web Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.carequest.org/contact) | | Address | 465 Medford Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02129-1454, United States | ---

G-2401-20158 - CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

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