[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

October 2025 | October 2026

Award size not yet specified; cooperative agreement mechanism (UG3/UH3); no cost sharing required.

Supports community-based participatory research to evaluate and implement interventions addressing oral health disparities through cross-sector partnerships.

--- ## Description The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), in collaboration with other NIH Institutes and Centers, is forecasting a funding opportunity to support community-based participatory research (CBPR) aimed at advancing data and practice transformation to optimize oral health for all. This initiative will fund cooperative agreements (UG3/UH3) to evaluate, implement, or test population-based interventions, policies, programs, or practices that promote the integration of services and systems through cross-sector community partnerships. Projects must address social and chronic disease risk factors or barriers contributing to oral disease burden in communities. Funded projects, along with a separately funded Community Engagement Evaluation and Data Coordination hub (CEED), will form a CBPR Consortium—Advancing Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT). This consortium will receive consultative support from the NIH Community Engagement Alliance Consultative Resource (CEACR) and participate in the Science Collaborative for Health disparities and Artificial intelligence Reduction of Errors (SCHARE) platform, with the overarching goal of leveraging data and community engagement to reduce oral health disparities across the lifespan. Researchers with expertise in population-based interventions and cross-sector partnerships are encouraged to consider applying. The funding opportunity is not yet open; this notice is provided to allow time for developing collaborations and responsive projects. --- ## Due Dates - October 2025 (anticipated/projected) - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award ceiling, floor, and total program funding are not yet specified. - Cooperative agreement mechanism (UG3/UH3). - No cost sharing or matching required. - Funding is expected to support multi-year, consortium-based research. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses --- ## Application Process - The opportunity is currently forecasted; applications are not being solicited at this time. - Potential applicants are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and project concepts in anticipation of the official NOFO release. - The application will use the NIH cooperative agreement mechanism (UG3/UH3). - Monitor [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358864) and the [NIH funding page](https://www.nih.gov) for updates and the official Notice of Funding Opportunity. --- ## Additional Information - Projects will form a consortium with a data coordination hub and receive support from NIH consultative resources. - The focus is on interventions that integrate services and address common risk factors and barriers to oral health in community settings. - Clinical trials are optional under this mechanism. --- ## External Links - [NIH Main Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [Forecasted Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358864) - [NIH Contact Page](https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-nih) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |--------------------|------------------------------------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Hiroko Iida, DDS, MPH | [hiroko.iida@nih.gov](mailto:hiroko.iida@nih.gov) | 301-594-7404 | National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) | ---

Community Based Participatory Research To Advance DAta and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) For Optimizing Oral Health For All Across the Lifespan (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)

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