[American Association of Public Health Dentistry](https://aaphd.memberclicks.net)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $5,000 per project for one year; supports pilot or preliminary projects.

Supports innovative education or research projects that advance dental public health and improve oral health outcomes.

All applicants and listed investigators must be current AAPHD members to be eligible.

--- ## Description The Small Grants Program from the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) Foundation is designed to stimulate innovative education or research projects that advance the field of dental public health and improve oral health outcomes for the public. The program funds pilot studies or interventions that can generate preliminary data for larger projects, with a focus on topics such as improving access to oral health services, strengthening the dental public health workforce, translating scientific findings into practice, and fostering competency in dental public health. The program encourages projects that can inform future science, policy, and practice in the field. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $5,000 per project - Project duration: One year - Intended for pilot projects or preliminary research that may lead to larger grants --- ## Eligibility - All applicants and listed investigators must be current members of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD). - Priority is given to: - Early-career dental public health professionals, including students in Dental Public Health Residency programs and members of AAPHD Student Chapters. - Projects that leverage or enhance partnerships with existing programs, projects, or organizations. - Projects must align with the program’s focus areas, which include: - Improving access to personal and population-based oral health services - Building and strengthening the dental public health workforce - Translating science into practice - Maintaining or enhancing competency in dental public health --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted according to the guidelines provided on the program website. - Required documents typically include: - Project description and objectives - Budget and justification - Investigator biosketches or CVs - Evidence of current AAPHD membership for all key personnel - Applications are submitted online via the [AAPHD Small Grants Program page](https://www.aaphd.org/small-grants-program). - Carefully review the most current application instructions and eligibility requirements on the program page prior to submission. --- ## Additional Information - The program is highly competitive, with a history of supporting a diverse range of projects across the U.S. - Past recipients have included students, residents, and early-career faculty from dental schools and public health programs. - Projects are expected to contribute to the advancement of dental public health science, education, or workforce development. --- ## External Links - [Small Grants Program Overview and Application](https://www.aaphd.org/small-grants-program) - [AAPHD Foundation](https://www.aaphd.org/foundation) - [About AAPHD](https://aaphd.memberclicks.net/about-us) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [email protected] | | Phone | (518) 694-5525 | | Program Page | [AAPHD Small Grants Program](https://www.aaphd.org/small-grants-program) | | General Information | [AAPHD Contact Page](https://aaphd.memberclicks.net/about-us) |

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