Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Quality Improvement Fund - Improving Access to Dental Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (QIF-DNDD)
This grant funds health centers to pilot innovative, evidence-based approaches that improve access to dental care and outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and developmental disorders.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000,000 per award (25 awards expected); total program funding $50,000,000; one-year project period
Summary: Supports health centers to pilot evidence-based models to improve access to dental services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Key Information: Only current Health Center Program (H80) award recipients are eligible.
Description
This opportunity aims to increase access to preventive and additional dental services and improve dental health outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism spectrum and developmental disorders. Through a one-time investment, the program funds health centers to build upon existing evidence-based models and pilot innovative approaches for increasing dental care access for children with NDDs. Projects should also include plans to advance the skills and knowledge of health center staff to better support this population.
