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

Sep 19, 2025 (proposal) | Concept windows: Jun 13–Aug 1, 2025

Typical award: $125,000 for 12 months; amounts may vary by project scope.

Supports innovative projects to expand equitable oral health access, prevention, and workforce pathways for underserved children.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, offered by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, funds projects that improve access to comprehensive, person-centered oral health care for low-income and underserved children. The program supports initiatives that integrate school-based oral health education, prevention, and care coordination with clinical dental services, as well as workforce development models such as Community Health Workers (CHWs) recruited from underrepresented communities. Projects should address social determinants of health, expand care system interoperability, and develop sustainable reimbursement and policy models for long-term impact. The Ready Set Smile Dental Home Network Pilot is an example of a funded initiative under this program, focusing on school-based preventive care, clinical referrals, and the creation of career pathways for CHWs. The overall goal is to close oral health disparities by connecting children to ongoing dental care and building sustainable systems for equitable access. --- ## Due Dates - **Concept Submission Windows (2025):** - June 13, 2025 – August 1, 2025 - **Full Proposal Deadline:** September 19, 2025 (by invitation after concept review) - **Additional cycles:** New concept windows open throughout the year. See [grantmaking timeline](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/apply#faqs) for details. --- ## Funding Amount - **Typical award:** $125,000 for a 12-month project period (as in the Ready Set Smile pilot) - **Funding range:** Flexible; determined based on project scope and alignment with CareQuest priorities - **Eligible costs:** Personnel, program implementation, education, and systems development (not capital expenses, mobile vans, or direct clinical procedures) --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - Nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations based in the United States or U.S. territories - **Ineligible applicants:** - For-profit organizations - Individuals - **Focus:** Projects serving low-income, underserved, or underrepresented populations, especially children and families facing oral health disparities --- ## Application Process - **Two-phase process:** 1. **Concept submission:** Submit a 500-word summary of your proposed project through the [CareQuest Fluxx portal](https://carequest.fluxx.io/). Concepts are accepted during defined windows. - Include: issue addressed, project description, and funding rationale. 2. **Full proposal (by invitation):** If your concept aligns with CareQuest priorities, you will be invited to submit a full proposal, including a detailed work plan and budget. - **Portal registration:** Create an account on [Fluxx](https://carequest.fluxx.io/) to submit and manage applications. - **Application resources:** - [Application Guide (PDF)](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/CareQuest_Institute_2025%20Grant%20Proposal%20Guidance%20Document_2.22.25_v2.pdf) - [How to Apply for a Grant (PDF)](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/2024%20How%20to%20Apply%20for%20a%20Grant.pdf) - **Pre-application support:** Applicants are encouraged to contact the grants team at grants@carequest.org to discuss project fit before submitting. --- ## Additional Information - **Review process:** Concepts are reviewed for alignment with CareQuest’s mission to advance health equity and oral health integration. - **Funding priorities:** Projects that demonstrate innovative models, address workforce shortages, and promote sustainable systems for oral health access are especially encouraged. - **Non-allowable expenses:** Capital expenses, direct clinical service payments, mobile vans, and individual procedures are not funded. --- ## External Links - [CareQuest Institute for Oral Health homepage](https://www.carequest.org) - [Grant program details](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/apply) - [Current and past grants search](https://www.carequest.org/how-we-work/grantmaking/search-all-grants) - [Fluxx online grant portal](https://carequest.fluxx.io/) - [Eligibility Quiz](https://www.carequest.org/form/philanthropy-eligibility-quiz) - [Application Guide (PDF)](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/CareQuest_Institute_2025%20Grant%20Proposal%20Guidance%20Document_2.22.25_v2.pdf) - [How to Apply for a Grant (PDF)](https://www.carequest.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/2024%20How%20to%20Apply%20for%20a%20Grant.pdf) - [Example: Ready Set Smile Dental Home Network Pilot](https://www.carequest.org/content/g-2308-19465) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | grants@carequest.org | | Online Contact Form | [Contact CareQuest](https://www.carequest.org/contact) | | Grant Portal Support | [Fluxx Portal](https://carequest.fluxx.io/) |

Ready Set Smile Dental Home Network Pilot

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