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

Typical award: $100,000 for one year; award size and duration may vary by project scope.

Supports oral health policy planning, integration of oral and behavioral health, and dental workforce development for underserved populations in Illinois.

Two-phase process: concept submission (rolling within windows), then invitation-only full proposal.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health supports projects advancing oral health policy, integrating oral health with behavioral health, and strengthening the dental workforce—particularly for underserved populations in Illinois. The current focus includes developing a comprehensive oral health policy plan, piloting collaborative models between oral health and behavioral health teams (with a focus on substance use disorder and maternal health), and upskilling dental assistants through continuing education. The program encourages innovative approaches such as teledentistry, Medicaid reimbursement improvements, and workforce expansion. --- ## Due Dates - **Concept Submission Windows:** - September 16, 2024 – November 22, 2024 (for January 8, 2025 proposal deadline) - January 20, 2025 – February 20, 2025 (for April 1, 2025 proposal deadline) - March 14, 2025 – May 16, 2025 (for July 8, 2025 proposal deadline) - June 13, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (for September 19, 2025 proposal deadline) - October 10, 2025 – November 20, 2025 (for 2026 proposal deadline) - **Proposal Deadlines:** - January 8, 2025 - April 1, 2025 - July 8, 2025 - September 19, 2025 - (2026, for final window) Concepts can be submitted at any time during the above windows. Full proposals are by invitation only following concept review. --- ## Funding Amount - **Typical Award:** $100,000 for a one-year project (as in the Illinois Primary Health Care Association example). - **Award Range:** Flexible; determined by project scope and alignment with CareQuest priorities. - **Eligible Costs:** Staff time, stipends for participating clinics, training materials, collaborative development. Capital expenses, direct services, mobile vans, and payments for procedures are not funded. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations in the United States and U.S. territories. - For-profit organizations and individuals are **not eligible**. - **Focus:** Projects advancing oral health equity, workforce development, policy, and integration with behavioral health. --- ## Application Process - **Two-Phase Process:** 1. **Concept Submission:** - Submit a 500-word concept describing the issue, project, and funding need. - Concepts reviewed on a rolling basis within each window. - Submit via the [Fluxx online portal](http://carequest.fluxx.io/). 2. **Full Proposal:** - By invitation after concept review. - Requires detailed narrative, work plan, and budget. - Collaborative process with CareQuest staff. - **Guidance:** - Applicants are encouraged to contact the grants team prior to submission to discuss project ideas. - [Application Guide (PDF)](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/CareQuest_Institute_2025%20Grant%20Proposal%20Guidance%20Document_2.22.25_v2.pdf) - [How to Apply Guide (PDF)](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/2024%20How%20to%20Apply%20for%20a%20Grant.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - Projects should align with CareQuest’s priority areas: oral health equity, policy advancement, workforce development, and integration of oral health with broader health systems. - The Institute is flexible about award size and duration, tailoring funding to project needs and alignment. - The grant does **not** fund capital expenses, direct clinical services, mobile vans, or procedure payments. - The Illinois Primary Health Care Association project is an example of a successful application, focusing on statewide policy, integration pilots, and workforce training. --- ## External Links - [CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Home](https://www.carequest.org) - [Grant Opportunity Page](https://www.carequest.org/content/g-2404-21085) - [Grantmaking Overview](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking) - [Application Portal (Fluxx)](http://carequest.fluxx.io/) - [Application Guide (PDF)](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/CareQuest_Institute_2025%20Grant%20Proposal%20Guidance%20Document_2.22.25_v2.pdf) - [How to Apply Guide (PDF)](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/2024%20How%20to%20Apply%20for%20a%20Grant.pdf) - [Funding Eligibility Quiz](https://www.carequest.org/form/philanthropy-eligibility-quiz) - [OPEN Oral Health Network](https://openoralhealth.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | grants@carequest.org | | Funder Contact Page| [Contact CareQuest Institute](https://www.carequest.org/contact) | | Application Portal | [Fluxx Portal](http://carequest.fluxx.io/) |

G-2404-21085 - CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

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