Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW)
This grant helps states create and run programs to improve dental workforce shortages in areas lacking enough dental health professionals.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $400,000 per award; approximately $14.8 million total program funding; project period typically 1 year.
Summary: Supports state-level programs to address oral health workforce needs in Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (Dental HPSAs).
Key Information: Cost sharing or matching is required; only one application per state is accepted.
Description
This federal grant program supports states in developing and implementing innovative programs to address oral health workforce needs in Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (Dental HPSAs). The initiative aims to increase access to oral health care, particularly in underserved regions, by strengthening and expanding the oral health workforce through state-led strategies and solutions.
