[CareQuest Institute for Oral Health](https://www.carequest.org)

September 19, 2025 (Full proposals) | Rolling (Concepts accepted)

Recent award: $125,000 for a 12-month project; typical grants are flexible and align with project scope.

Supports initiatives to enhance school-based oral health services, reduce disparities, and improve access for children, particularly in underserved communities.

--- ## Description CareQuest Institute for Oral Health provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations aiming to address oral health disparities and promote equitable, community-driven solutions. This particular initiative supported the Well Child Center in Kane County, IL, to convene a Community of Practice (COP) that brings together schools, community organizations, and families to improve access to oral health care for school-aged children. The project focused on increasing completion of required dental exams for kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th graders and included an educational component co-designed with community representatives. CareQuest’s broader grantmaking priorities include policy and advocacy, care delivery, community capacity, and research, all with an emphasis on health equity and systemic change. --- ## Due Dates - **Concept submissions:** Rolling; concepts can be submitted at any time. - **Full proposals:** Four cycles per year. Next deadlines: - September 19, 2025 (for concepts submitted June 13–August 1, 2025) - Future cycles: January 8, 2026; April 1, 2026; July 8, 2026 (projected) - **Final determination:** Approximately three months after full proposal deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - **Typical award size:** Flexible; recent example is $125,000 for a one-year project. - **Budget guidance:** Awards are based on project scope and alignment with priorities. No strict minimum or maximum; budgets should be justified to project needs. - **Eligible expenses:** Staff time, consultants, education, supplies, indirect expenses (capital expenses, direct service, mobile vans, or payments for procedures are not supported). --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations in the United States or U.S. territories. - **Ineligible:** Individuals and for-profit organizations. - **Focus:** Projects must address oral health equity, access, or systemic disparities, and demonstrate alignment with CareQuest’s priority areas. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1: Concept Submission** - Submit a 500-word concept via the [CareQuest Fluxx Portal](https://carequest.fluxx.io/). - The concept should describe the issue, the proposed project, and the need for funding. - Concepts are reviewed regularly; organizations may consult with the grants team before submission. - **Step 2: Full Proposal (Invitation Only)** - If invited, submit a comprehensive proposal including a project narrative, detailed work plan, and budget. - See the [Application Guide](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/CareQuest_Institute_2025%20Grant%20Proposal%20Guidance%20Document_2.22.25_v2.pdf) for details. - **Submission Portal:** [CareQuest Fluxx Portal](https://carequest.fluxx.io/) --- ## Additional Information - **Priorities:** Health and racial equity, social determinants of health, community-centered measurement, learning and capacity building, innovation in oral health. - **Projects should:** Demonstrate intent to address needs of historically marginalized communities, build capacity, and drive systemic change. - **No support for:** Direct service, capital expenses, or payments for clinical procedures. --- ## External Links - [CareQuest Institute Grantmaking Overview](https://www.carequest.org/grantmaking) - [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.carequest.org/form/philanthropy-eligibility-quiz) - [How to Apply](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/apply) - [Search All Grants](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/search-all-grants) - [Recent Grantee Example: Well Child Center](https://www.carequest.org/content/r-2404-20847) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@carequest.org](mailto:grants@carequest.org) | | Funder Website | [https://www.carequest.org](https://www.carequest.org) | | Application Portal | [https://carequest.fluxx.io/](https://carequest.fluxx.io/) | ---

R-2404-20847 - Well Child Center

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