Grants in Oral Health

About this program

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a foundation, funds projects that expand access to oral health and improve population oral health by modifying the structure and delivery of dental care—examples include expanding preventive services, integrating oral and medical care, leveraging technology for early detection, and reducing disparities. Priority populations are rural communities, people with disabilities, and older adults, and topics of interest include policy and advocacy, care delivery, community capacity, and research. Eligible applicants are nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations based in the United States or U.S. territories; award amounts are not specified and funding is available nationwide. The application is a two-phase process: Phase 1 requires a 500‑word concept submitted anytime via the online portal, with invited applicants later asked to submit full proposals; see the program website for instructions and timelines or contact grants@carequest.org.