[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$500,000–$1,000,000 per award; 1 award expected; total program funding $1,000,000 (anticipated)

Supports a center to develop and train faculty in primary care dentistry, leadership, and oral health improvement.

Must be CODA-accredited before September 1, 2026.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports the establishment and operation of a Primary Care Dental Faculty Development Center. The center will serve as a resource and training hub to: - Develop faculty who teach primary care dentistry. - Advance approaches to assess and improve oral health at the community and population levels. - Prepare dental faculty for leadership roles. Faculty development activities will include enhancing clinical teaching skills, developing leadership competencies, and supporting dissemination through publishing and presentations. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated award ceiling: $1,000,000 - Estimated award floor: $500,000 - Estimated total program funding: $1,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Funding is provided as a cooperative agreement. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Accredited schools of dentistry - Public or nonprofit hospitals - Public or private nonprofit entities deemed capable by the Secretary of Health and Human Services **Additional requirements:** - Applicants must be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) before September 1, 2026. - Eligible applicant types also include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Others as determined by the Secretary of HHS --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the due date (anticipated May 2026). - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Only one award is expected for this cycle. - Prepare to demonstrate accreditation and capacity to deliver faculty development programs in primary care dentistry. --- ## Additional Information - The program aims to increase the ability of dental faculty to teach clinical dentistry, develop leadership skills, and share knowledge through dissemination activities. - The center is expected to have a broad impact on oral health outcomes and faculty leadership in dental education. --- ## External Links - [Program Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361428) - [Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Homepage](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA Contact Page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|----------------------------|---------------| | Jesse Ungard | [jungard@hrsa.gov](mailto:jungard@hrsa.gov) | 301-443-6249 |

Primary Care Dental Faculty Development Center Program (PCDFD)

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