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): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $400,000 per award; ~$14.8M total program funding; 37 awards expected; cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports state-led initiatives to address oral health workforce needs in Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details subject to change; only one application per state allowed.
Description
This program is designed to support states in developing and implementing innovative programs that address the oral health workforce needs of Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (Dental HPSAs). The goal is to improve access to oral health services by strengthening the oral health workforce in underserved communities. Funded projects may include recruitment, training, and retention strategies for dental professionals, as well as partnerships with tribal entities for coordinated workforce solutions.
