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Carequest Foundation

Name: Carequest Foundation grants, 2023–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

197
grants reported: $25.3M
total given: 2023–2024
filing years: $125,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2023–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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134 grants matching “oral health” · $18.7M

$546,334
Community Catalyst · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, that is centered on the needs and perspectives of community,… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, that is centered on the needs and perspectives of community, as well as provide technical assistance and training around equity-driven community engagement in service of oral health systems change. less
$278,535
Hispanic Dental Association · New Rochelle, NY · 2024
The purpose of this grant is for the Hispanic Dental Association to inform evidence-based policy decisions and support Hispanic dental providers as equity driven advocates for oral health.
$262,500
Families USA Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to grow and reinforce the infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking and to position oral health coverage as a prominent policy iss… read allThe purpose of this grant is to grow and reinforce the infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking and to position oral health coverage as a prominent policy issue heading into the 2023 election season. less
$250,000
Families USA · Washington, DC · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Families USA to 1) Grow and reinforce the strategic infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking; 2) Position oral health … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Families USA to 1) Grow and reinforce the strategic infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking; 2) Position oral health coverage as a prominent policy issue heading into the 2024 election season; 3) Prepare for the various alternative legislative and administrative scenarios that may arise in 2025 at the federal and state level. less
$245,000
National Rural Health Association · Kansas City, MO · 2024
The purpose of this grant to support the National Rural Health Association in their work to improve rural oral health equity through the continuation of the National Rural Oral Health Initiative and its key pillars of a… read allThe purpose of this grant to support the National Rural Health Association in their work to improve rural oral health equity through the continuation of the National Rural Oral Health Initiative and its key pillars of advocacy, communications, education, and research. less
$240,288
Community Catalyst · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, as well as provide technical assistance and training around … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, as well as provide technical assistance and training around equity-driven community engagement in service of oral health systems change. less
$210,882
The American Institute of Dental Public Health · River Forest, IL · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support The American Institute of Dental Public Health (AIDPH) use data-driven advocacy to improve veteran oral health through the development of federal policy priorities and to build th… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support The American Institute of Dental Public Health (AIDPH) use data-driven advocacy to improve veteran oral health through the development of federal policy priorities and to build the capacity of the oral health workforce for community engagement. less
$205,970
Hawaii Public Health Institute · Honolulu, HI · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Hawaii Public Health Institute (HPHI) and the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition to explore new policy options for expanding functions among existing dental workforce, conduct a com… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Hawaii Public Health Institute (HPHI) and the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition to explore new policy options for expanding functions among existing dental workforce, conduct a community oral health needs assessment, and improve oral healthcare prevention and access for Hawaii children. less
$180,000
Missouri Coalition for Oral Health · Jefferson City, MO · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health in continuing the design and implementation of a dental alternative payment model (APM) for people with intellectual and developmental disab… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health in continuing the design and implementation of a dental alternative payment model (APM) for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by testing incentivized payments for dental providers. This is the second year of funding of phase two of their current grant with CareQuest Institute, laying the groundwork for future implementation of an APM in Missouri. less
$175,500
Partnership for Southern Equity · Atlanta, GA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to sustain and expand the Partnership for Southern Equity's engagement of youth leaders, adult allies, and community-based organizations to advocate for improve access to equitable and integ… read allThe purpose of this grant is to sustain and expand the Partnership for Southern Equity's engagement of youth leaders, adult allies, and community-based organizations to advocate for improve access to equitable and integrated oral health that responds to the unique geographic landscape of the South, beginning with Georgia and North Carolina. less
$175,292
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy · Albany, NY · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy's efforts to increase availability of oral health care to populations with the greatest need through comprehensive changes to health … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy's efforts to increase availability of oral health care to populations with the greatest need through comprehensive changes to health workforce laws, improved Medicaid policies, and a strategic workforce pipeline to meet future needs. less
$175,000
Florida Voices for Health · Gainesville, FL · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Florida Voices for Health in their work to support community members and coalition advocacy for a Florida Medicaid adult dental benefit and other policy opportunities that support… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Florida Voices for Health in their work to support community members and coalition advocacy for a Florida Medicaid adult dental benefit and other policy opportunities that support oral health in Florida. less
$175,000
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative · Denver, CO · 2024
The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative seeks to advance equitable oral health policy and systems change efforts through advocacy by advancing access to adult dental coverage and care, integrating dental into the state'… read allThe Colorado Consumer Health Initiative seeks to advance equitable oral health policy and systems change efforts through advocacy by advancing access to adult dental coverage and care, integrating dental into the state's essential health benefits benchmark, improving access to key services and minimally invasive care for children, and supporting the growth and direction of the new statewide oral health coalition by ensuring all community voices are heard. less
$175,000
The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative · Hartford, CT · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI) to expand its community engagement efforts and continue important oral health advocacy to preserve and expand coverage and access to … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI) to expand its community engagement efforts and continue important oral health advocacy to preserve and expand coverage and access to oral health care for historically marginalized populations throughout the state. less
$172,647
Oral Health Kansas · Topeka, KS · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Oral Health Kansas in addressing oral health access issues, continued convening of the "Sedation Dental Care Task Force Lived Experience Advisory Group to identify gaps and obstac… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Oral Health Kansas in addressing oral health access issues, continued convening of the "Sedation Dental Care Task Force Lived Experience Advisory Group to identify gaps and obstacles in accessing sedation dentistry, and advocating for expanded access to dental services for the Kansas Medicaid population. less
$170,118
Children'S Action Alliance · Phoenix, AZ · 2024
The purpose of this grant is for the Arizona Oral Health Coalition (AZOHC), with support from Children's Action Alliance (CAA), to lead legislative and administrative efforts in pursuit of oral health equity by continui… read allThe purpose of this grant is for the Arizona Oral Health Coalition (AZOHC), with support from Children's Action Alliance (CAA), to lead legislative and administrative efforts in pursuit of oral health equity by continuing to advocate for a comprehensive adult dental benefit in Arizona's Medicaid program. less
$153,056
Harvard School of Dental Medicine · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine's grant is to inform and engage state legislators as essential stakeholders in oral health policy and to inform OPEN members about state-level oral health policy.
$150,000
Utah Health Policy Project · West Valley City, UT · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP) in the expansion of the Oral Health Consumer Coalition, ensure Utah's newly passed adult dental Medicaid benefit is implemented properly, create … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP) in the expansion of the Oral Health Consumer Coalition, ensure Utah's newly passed adult dental Medicaid benefit is implemented properly, create broad awareness of program eligibility, and to strengthen oral health coverage and access to UHPP clients who receive direct health care enrollment assistance. less
$150,000
University of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to integrate oral health and overall health through medical/dental collaboration and community input at the University of Texas Health Houston School of Dentistry's Center for Health Promoti… read allThe purpose of this grant is to integrate oral health and overall health through medical/dental collaboration and community input at the University of Texas Health Houston School of Dentistry's Center for Health Promotion to create a care model that will be utilized to influence oral health and healthcare policy. less
$150,000
Heart Ministry Center · Omaha, NE · 2024
The purpose of this proposal is to support Heart Ministry Center as they determine their oral health policy and advocacy priorities through trauma-informed story gathering of community members impacted by oral health ch… read allThe purpose of this proposal is to support Heart Ministry Center as they determine their oral health policy and advocacy priorities through trauma-informed story gathering of community members impacted by oral health challenges. less
$150,000
Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support SCOPE to build grassroots power and mobilize for a community-driven solution to address oral health inequities in BIPOC, rural, and tribal communities in California.
$150,000
Asian Resources Inc (Ari) · Sacramento, CA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Asian Resources, Inc. drive systemic changes that improve oral health outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders communities by advocating for policy chang… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Asian Resources, Inc. drive systemic changes that improve oral health outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders communities by advocating for policy changes, diversifying the oral health workforce, and enhancing the collection and reporting of disaggregated race and ethnicity data. less
$150,000
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board · Portland, OR · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board in creating a sustainable, culturally centered oral healthcare workforce that addresses social determinants of health and reduces i… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board in creating a sustainable, culturally centered oral healthcare workforce that addresses social determinants of health and reduces inequities in American Indian and Alaska Native communities through integrated dental, behavioral, and community health training. less
$150,000
Medical University of South Carolina Foundation · Charleston, SC · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the establishment of the Pipeline Dental Champions for Diversity and Mentorship between the Medical University of South Carolina and five historically black colleges and universit… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the establishment of the Pipeline Dental Champions for Diversity and Mentorship between the Medical University of South Carolina and five historically black colleges and universities to increase the number of admissions to dental school and improve diversity in the oral health workforce. less
$150,000
Maryland Dental Action Coalition · Columbia, MD · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Maryland Dental Action Coalition's expanded Medicaid implementation efforts, which include advocacy and legislation, interprofessional collaboration, and oral health literacy and … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Maryland Dental Action Coalition's expanded Medicaid implementation efforts, which include advocacy and legislation, interprofessional collaboration, and oral health literacy and education, all done in coordination with a diverse statewide network of oral health stakeholders. less
$150,000
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to expand and pilot a four-part curriculum developed to equip oral health staff within community health center dental clinics … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to expand and pilot a four-part curriculum developed to equip oral health staff within community health center dental clinics with culturally sensitive communication skills to improve patient-providers relationships and care outcomes. less
$150,000
Health Care for All · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Health Care for All in its efforts to enhance oral health integration and promote teledentistry, protect and defend adult dental Medicaid benefits, advocate for state and federal … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Health Care for All in its efforts to enhance oral health integration and promote teledentistry, protect and defend adult dental Medicaid benefits, advocate for state and federal policies aimed at expanding access to vulnerable populations, and conduct listening sessions with community members and organizations to inform the organization's 2025-2026 oral health legislative agenda. less
$150,000
Itnamerica · Westbrook, ME · 2024
The purpose of the proposed work is to support ITNAmerica to study the relationship between transportation and access to healthcare, focusing on oral health and develop a research design for a cost-effective longitudina… read allThe purpose of the proposed work is to support ITNAmerica to study the relationship between transportation and access to healthcare, focusing on oral health and develop a research design for a cost-effective longitudinal study of the relationship between transportation and access to healthcare. less
$150,000
Alabama Arise · Montgomery, AL · 2024
The purpose of this proposal is to continue support of Alabama Arise's work to advocate for expanded Medicaid coverage including educational advocacy efforts around oral health, opportunities to advance teledentistry an… read allThe purpose of this proposal is to continue support of Alabama Arise's work to advocate for expanded Medicaid coverage including educational advocacy efforts around oral health, opportunities to advance teledentistry and medical-dental integration. less
$145,000
Center for Medicare Advocacy · Willimantic, CT · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Center for Medicare Advocacy's work to expand oral health coverage for Medicare beneficiaries
$142,600
Alliance for a Healthier Generation · Portland, OR · 2024
The purpose of this proposal is to support the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in the creation of a community-informed pathway to update the Model Local School Wellness Policy to include oral health, creating increa… read allThe purpose of this proposal is to support the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in the creation of a community-informed pathway to update the Model Local School Wellness Policy to include oral health, creating increased access to oral health services and early screenings, ultimately reshaping how school districts across the country address oral healthcare. less
$134,000
Dignity Health Foundation - East Valley · Chandler, AZ · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Dignity Health in the expansion their ICU Oral Care project. This project will embed Registered Dental Hygienists into the Medical and Trauma Intensive CareUnits at Dignity Health… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Dignity Health in the expansion their ICU Oral Care project. This project will embed Registered Dental Hygienists into the Medical and Trauma Intensive CareUnits at Dignity Health Medical Center toprovide oralhealth careto patients with advanced airwaystoreduce the incidence of Infection-Related Ventilator Association Complications (IVAC) and PossibleVentilator-Associated Pneumonia (PVAP). less
$130,000
Nebraska Appleseed · Lincoln, NE · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Nebraska Appleseed in their efforts to continue collaborating with underserved communities to advance systemic change that improves health and increases equity in their state. Neb… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Nebraska Appleseed in their efforts to continue collaborating with underserved communities to advance systemic change that improves health and increases equity in their state. Nebraska Appleseed will continue to prioritize growing capacity and voice, deepening oral health advocacy, expanding and strengthening health care partnerships, and improving Medicaid access and processes. less
$125,000
Southern Plains Tribal Health Board · Oklahoma City, OK · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board to establish and maintain a racial misclassification advisory group (RMAG), made up of tribal and clinical oral health stakeholders, to map… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board to establish and maintain a racial misclassification advisory group (RMAG), made up of tribal and clinical oral health stakeholders, to map and propose solutions to instances of misclassification throughout the care process. less
$125,000
McD Global Health · Hallowell, ME · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support MCD Global Health in the integration of oral health with health, dental, and school partners, and increased acc… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support MCD Global Health in the integration of oral health with health, dental, and school partners, and increased access to care for Maine children utilizing school nurses to provide screenings and preventive services. less
$125,000
American Academy of Pediatrics · Chicago, IL · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in the adaption of their Training, Education, Assistance, Mentorship, … read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in the adaption of their Training, Education, Assistance, Mentorship, and Support (TEAMS) model to improve oral health in schools and development of an oral health micro-module for the AAP Health services Assessment Tool for Schools (HATS). less
$125,000
Boston Childrens Hospital · Boston, MA · 2024
This grant, through the Community and Care Transformation Request for Proposals, will support Boston Children's Hospital to advance tele-dentistry, value-based care, and medical-dental integration and, in partnership wi… read allThis grant, through the Community and Care Transformation Request for Proposals, will support Boston Children's Hospital to advance tele-dentistry, value-based care, and medical-dental integration and, in partnership with the Amego School, improve oral health care coordination for patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). less
$125,000
Center for Oral Health · Sacramento, CA · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support Center for Oral Health to harness the success of the Early Smiles Program to advocate for critical policy refor… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support Center for Oral Health to harness the success of the Early Smiles Program to advocate for critical policy reforms at local and state levels in California. This initiative seeks to expand and enhance oral health services provided through their school based program, which has demonstrated significant impact in Sacramento, Yolo, Alpine, and Trinity counties (California). less
$125,000
Dentistry 4 Vets · Marina, CA · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Dentistry4Vets to address system-level barriers to oral health for veterans and spotlight their care delivery model that del… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Dentistry4Vets to address system-level barriers to oral health for veterans and spotlight their care delivery model that delivers cost-effective, comprehensive dental treatment tailored specifically for veterans less
$125,000
East Carolina University · Greenville, NC · 2024
This grant, provided through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support East Carolina University in its aims to inform policy changes that improve veteransal health by creating a care mod… read allThis grant, provided through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support East Carolina University in its aims to inform policy changes that improve veteransal health by creating a care model that employs multidisciplinary teams to facilitate comprehensive care for veterans with chronic illnesses and disabilities. East Carolina University plans to demonstrate that reduced net costs and improved quality of life for veterans can be achieved by focusing on prevention and early intervention in medical-dental integration. less
$125,000
Everyone for Veterans · Issaquah, WA · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Everyone for Veterans in training dental schools and students on veteran-specific oral care, speaking engagements that focus… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Everyone for Veterans in training dental schools and students on veteran-specific oral care, speaking engagements that focus on the voices of veterans, and advocacy for veteransal health. less
$125,000
Excelth · New Orleans, LA · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support EXCELth in the implementation of the Louisiana Smile Krewe School-Linked Initiative with the goal of increasing… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support EXCELth in the implementation of the Louisiana Smile Krewe School-Linked Initiative with the goal of increasing the number of children utilizing dental services as well as promote widespread use of teledentistry to address barriers to oral health for rural communities. less
$125,000
Family Medicine Education Consortium · Dayton, OH · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Family Medicine Education Consortium to work with the academic family medicine system to affect change in how primary ca… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Family Medicine Education Consortium to work with the academic family medicine system to affect change in how primary care providers approach the oral health care of patients, with a focus on access to appropriate and comprehensive care for veterans. less
$125,000
Kentucky Youth Advocates · Louisville, KY · 2024
The purpose of this grant is for the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition, supported by Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA), to develop regional workgroups to ensure successful implementation of expanded benefits, build on their l… read allThe purpose of this grant is for the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition, supported by Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA), to develop regional workgroups to ensure successful implementation of expanded benefits, build on their landscape assessment, and develop an updated policy agenda for the 2025 session. less
$125,000
Marshall University Research Corporation · Huntington, WV · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Marshall University to assess the knowledge gaps around veteransal health access and capture veteran perspectives on care in West Virginia to inform statewide and national oral he… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Marshall University to assess the knowledge gaps around veteransal health access and capture veteran perspectives on care in West Virginia to inform statewide and national oral health systems change efforts. less
$125,000
Mercy Foundation · Roseburg, OR · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Mercy Foundation to address the oral health needs of local veterans admitted to Mercy Medical Center. The Foundation seeks t… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Mercy Foundation to address the oral health needs of local veterans admitted to Mercy Medical Center. The Foundation seeks to increase access to care and connections to care for in hospital patients, advocate for increasing number of veterans eligible for Veterans Dental Program, share best practices via a public awareness campaign, and to create an online hub dedicated to oral health for veterans. less
$125,000
Missouri Coalition for Oral Health · Jefferson City, MO · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health (MCOH) in their efforts to gather and apply data-driven and lived experience insights… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health (MCOH) in their efforts to gather and apply data-driven and lived experience insights to better understand and address the unmet dental needs of Missouri veterans while elevating the importance of veteran oral health among MCOH members, partners, and stakeholders. less
$125,000
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services · Jefferson City, MO · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Missouri Office of Dental Health (MODH) in evaluating their current work with A.T. Still University's dental clinic (led… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Missouri Office of Dental Health (MODH) in evaluating their current work with A.T. Still University's dental clinic (led by former marine, Dr. Herb Silva), which provides dental care to veterans through the Smiles for Vets program. The goal of the evaluation is to learn why veterans seek dental treatment, how dentists can improve care provided, why dental students want to provide care to veterans and what would encourage them continue to provide care post-graduation. less
$125,000
Montana State University Foundation · Bozeman, MT · 2024
This grant, through the school-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will launch the Youth Voice Project, which will conduct focus groups with 7th-12th grade students to identify their percepti… read allThis grant, through the school-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will launch the Youth Voice Project, which will conduct focus groups with 7th-12th grade students to identify their perceptions of oral health in their community. Students will develop oral health outreach initiatives, campaigns, and messages delivered via Native Reach TV, and a Project Advisor will engage in workforce development programming to nurture interest in oral health careers. The Foundation will also pilot a same day treatment protocol in the School Based Health Center to disrupt current model where students are referred to treatment over 100 miles away in Billings. less
$125,000
More Smiles Wisconsin · Madison, WI · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support More Smiles Wisconsin in the expansion of oral health collaborations between schools, school-based prevention p… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support More Smiles Wisconsin in the expansion of oral health collaborations between schools, school-based prevention programs, and local dentists through the existing and recently established Hometown Smiles program. less
$125,000
New Mainers Public Health Initiative · Lewiston, ME · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the New Mainers Public Health Initiative to host health literacy groups, educate and train community members in advocacy toward expanded access to oral health care, and conduct fu… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the New Mainers Public Health Initiative to host health literacy groups, educate and train community members in advocacy toward expanded access to oral health care, and conduct further evaluation of the impact of its oral health-focused community engagement. less
$125,000
Nicklaus Children'S Hospital Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support Nicklaus Children's Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Department (NCHPDD) in partnership with Borinquen Medical Cent… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support Nicklaus Children's Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Department (NCHPDD) in partnership with Borinquen Medical Center (BMC) and eight elementary public schools in Miami-Dade County increase access to oral health care for recent immigrant children. less
$125,000
Oral Health Unit at Cdphe · Denver, CO · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Oral Health Unit, in collaboration with Youth Health… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Oral Health Unit, in collaboration with Youth Healthcare Alliance, to further expand school based oral health through engaging schools and communities to address systemic barriers to oral health for children and their families. less
$125,000
Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics · King of Prussia, PA · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in the education and empowerment of school nurse… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in the education and empowerment of school nurses to implement a school-based oral health program. This will include preventive education, topical fluoride varnish application, and dental referral through targeted educational resources for school nurses. less
$125,000
Ready Set Smile · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Ready Set Smile's design of a dental home network of community clinics and private/pediatric practitioners and a referral system with follow up policies and procedures to ensure c… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Ready Set Smile's design of a dental home network of community clinics and private/pediatric practitioners and a referral system with follow up policies and procedures to ensure children continue to receive clinically appropriate oral health care. less
$125,000
The American Institute of Dental Public Health · San Antonio, TX · 2024
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support AIDPH and Coalition of Texans with Disabilities to develop tools and resources for state advocates to advance a… read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support AIDPH and Coalition of Texans with Disabilities to develop tools and resources for state advocates to advance access to care for the disability community through Medicaid. less
$125,000
The Arc of the United States · Washington, DC · 2024
This purpose of this grant is to support The Arc of the United State in raising awareness about oral health disparities within the disability community, advocating for legislative improvements to service access, and est… read allThis purpose of this grant is to support The Arc of the United State in raising awareness about oral health disparities within the disability community, advocating for legislative improvements to service access, and establishing a network of providers better equipped to meet the needs of this community. Cornerstone to this project is incorporating and elevating the voices and lived experiences of individuals with IDD, their caretakers and family members. less
$125,000
The UCLA Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the UCLA School of Dentistry to address culturally relevant and accessible oral health education and advocacy f… read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the UCLA School of Dentistry to address culturally relevant and accessible oral health education and advocacy for the disability community through a community-driven project. less
$125,000
University of Florida Foundation · Gainesville, FL · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the University of Florida Foundation continued implementation of the D-CARE project. Grant funding will help establish a sustainable and scalable model for mobile dental clinics t… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the University of Florida Foundation continued implementation of the D-CARE project. Grant funding will help establish a sustainable and scalable model for mobile dental clinics that provide accessible, preventive, and minimally invasive dental care for individuals with disabilities, while promoting best practices and contributing to broader advocacy and policy efforts to enhance oral health equity. less
$125,000
University of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the University of Texas Health and Science Center at Houston to pilot a study to investigate the impact of dental care in be… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the University of Texas Health and Science Center at Houston to pilot a study to investigate the impact of dental care in behavioral health treatment among veterans. less
$125,000
Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress · Escanaba, MI · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support work by the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) to conduct community forums in multiple locations across a … read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support work by the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) to conduct community forums in multiple locations across a 15-county region to engage veterans, service members, family/caregivers, dental providers, insurers/health plan providers, and policy makers regarding the state of veteran oral health care and barriers to access. less
$125,000
Voices for Vermont'S Children · Montpelier, VT · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Voices for Vermont's Children's creation of an outreach and awareness campaign that reflects community-identified oral health policy priorities, promotes the use of medical manage… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Voices for Vermont's Children's creation of an outreach and awareness campaign that reflects community-identified oral health policy priorities, promotes the use of medical management of dental disease, and improves access to care for Medicaid-enrolled and uninsured patients through intentional medical-dental integration policy design. less
$125,000
Well Child Center · Elgin, IL · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support Well Child Center in forming and convening a Community of Practice to improve oral health in the second largest… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support Well Child Center in forming and convening a Community of Practice to improve oral health in the second largest school district in Illinois (western suburbs of Chicago). less
$121,504
University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (UMSD) determine how social and economic determinants of health (SoDH) intersect with health literacy and selected health condition… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (UMSD) determine how social and economic determinants of health (SoDH) intersect with health literacy and selected health conditions at the zip code level and, based on those findings, create interventions to improve oral health access and status. less
$120,000
Justice in Aging · Washington, DC · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to influence the Medicare system to expand dental coverage in Medicare, influence the Medicaid system to expand dental services through Medicaid waivers, and engage the Aging and Disability … read allThe purpose of this grant is to influence the Medicare system to expand dental coverage in Medicare, influence the Medicaid system to expand dental services through Medicaid waivers, and engage the Aging and Disability Network in oral health advocacy. Justice in Aging does this through a model of change that relies on the interplay of education and training, policy advocacy, and litigation. less
$100,000
Illinois Primary Health Care Association · Springfield, IL · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Illinois Primary Health Care Association's work in three key areas: developing an oral health policy strategic plan to inform their work over the next few years, improving the… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Illinois Primary Health Care Association's work in three key areas: developing an oral health policy strategic plan to inform their work over the next few years, improving the integration between oral health and behavioral health services, and supporting the oral health safety-net in Illinois by hosting the Illinois Oral Health Conference and by supporting continuing education for Dental Assistants. less
$100,000
Advocates Building Lasting Equality in Nh · Concord, NH · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support ABLE NH to champion better access to appropriate and inclusive oral healthcare services for individuals with disabilities and provides leadership to the New Hampshire Oral Health … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support ABLE NH to champion better access to appropriate and inclusive oral healthcare services for individuals with disabilities and provides leadership to the New Hampshire Oral Health Care Task Force. less
$100,000
New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition · Concord, NH · 2024
This funding will support New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition (NHOHC) to conduct a landscape analysis of current school-based oral health programs (SBOHP) to determine the key factors and efforts needed to re-establish … read allThis funding will support New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition (NHOHC) to conduct a landscape analysis of current school-based oral health programs (SBOHP) to determine the key factors and efforts needed to re-establish and strengthen school-based programs as an evidence-based first line of defense in the prevention of dental disease for children utilizing minimally invasive techniques. less
$100,000
Harvard School of Dental Medicine · Cambridge, MA · 2024
This grant will support the Center for the Integration of Primary Care and Oral Health (CIPCOH), as a part of Harvard School of Dental Medicine, implement the fourth year of the 100 Million Mouths Campaign, expanding th… read allThis grant will support the Center for the Integration of Primary Care and Oral Health (CIPCOH), as a part of Harvard School of Dental Medicine, implement the fourth year of the 100 Million Mouths Campaign, expanding the number of states with designated primary care oral health champions to 26. less
$98,000
Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health · Delmont, PA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health (PCOH) to address oral health disparities through advocacy for expanded Medicaid dental benefits for adults and those with disabilities … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health (PCOH) to address oral health disparities through advocacy for expanded Medicaid dental benefits for adults and those with disabilities as well as the enhancement of school-based dental services, particularly through the role of public health dental hygienists. less
$90,000
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
Penn Dental Medicine's Center for Integrative Global Oral Health will use the $90,000 grant to support a student in our Master of Oral and Population Health program, support being tuition and fee remission. MOPH tuition… read allPenn Dental Medicine's Center for Integrative Global Oral Health will use the $90,000 grant to support a student in our Master of Oral and Population Health program, support being tuition and fee remission. MOPH tuition/fees are listed at this link at the bottom of the degree programs (MOPH) https://srfs.upenn.edu/costs-budgeting/graduate-cost-attendance/school-dental-medicine/graduate-dental-education. less
$80,000
Curators of the Univeristy of Missouri Kansas City · Columbia, MO · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Institute for Human Development perform a needs assessment to inform the design of a community-based intervention that addresses barriers… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Institute for Human Development perform a needs assessment to inform the design of a community-based intervention that addresses barriers for minority pregnant and postpartum mothers and infants to improve oral health outcomes. less
$70,000
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia · Atlanta, GA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the capacity of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia's Working Group to continue to bring together key decision makers, perinatal and oral health professionals, pr… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the capacity of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia's Working Group to continue to bring together key decision makers, perinatal and oral health professionals, providers, and pregnant and postpartum people to build upon identified solutions through the development of an Oral Health and Pregnancy Awareness campaign. less
$70,000
National Conference of State Legislatures · Denver, CO · 2024
The purpose of the National Conference of State Legislature's grant is to inform and engage state legislators as essential stakeholders in oral health policy and to inform OPEN members about state-level oral health poli… read allThe purpose of the National Conference of State Legislature's grant is to inform and engage state legislators as essential stakeholders in oral health policy and to inform OPEN members about state-level oral health policy. less
$70,000
National Academy of Sciences · Washington, DC · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to organize and support a public workshop to engage leaders of oral health demonstration projects that cater to underserved populations, with the aim of sharing available data and metrics fo… read allThe purpose of this grant is to organize and support a public workshop to engage leaders of oral health demonstration projects that cater to underserved populations, with the aim of sharing available data and metrics for effective interprofessional learning for addressing individual and community needs through an oral health lens. less
$50,000
Banner Health Foundation · Phoenix, AZ · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to continue the work of the Hospital Oral Care and Proactive Education (HOPE) program to gather patient feedback to inform outcomes, prove program efficacy by capturing data for analysis, bu… read allThe purpose of this grant is to continue the work of the Hospital Oral Care and Proactive Education (HOPE) program to gather patient feedback to inform outcomes, prove program efficacy by capturing data for analysis, build more provider training, and standardize oral care hygiene treatment throughout six Banner's hospitals in Arizona. less
$21,574
Trustees of Boston University Office of Sponsored Programs · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support research conducted at Boston University that will explore the social (cultural) and structural (political and economic) drivers and mechanisms of inequitable access, utilization, … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support research conducted at Boston University that will explore the social (cultural) and structural (political and economic) drivers and mechanisms of inequitable access, utilization, and clinical oral health outcomes among Latino/a/e adults across two related studies. less
$13,365
American Network of Oral Health Coalitions · Topeka, KS · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support programming from the American Network of Oral Health Coalitions, including the Peer Support Mentoring Program, the new Emerging Coalitions Learning Collaborative, and the annual m… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support programming from the American Network of Oral Health Coalitions, including the Peer Support Mentoring Program, the new Emerging Coalitions Learning Collaborative, and the annual meeting. less
$13,000
Berkeley Free Clinic · Berkeley, CA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Berkeley Free Dental Clinic's oral health services by purchasing a flash sterilizer, additional dental hygiene instruments, and installation of an Isodry system in dental chairs.
$10,000
West Virginia Oral Health Coalition · Bridgeport, WV · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the West Virginia Oral Health Coalition's Oral Health Summit, hosted on August 16, 2024.
$3,750
International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research · Alexandria, VA · 2024
This funding will support the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Award - Behavioral, Epidemiological and Health Services Research.
$275,000
National Association of Community Health Centers · Bethesda, MD · 2023
This grant will support National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) in advancing oral health integration within the broader community health center field; educating and advocating for an oral health workfor… read allThis grant will support National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) in advancing oral health integration within the broader community health center field; educating and advocating for an oral health workforce that reflects the populations served; advancing a culturally responsible approach for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA NH/PI) in a value-based care environment; promoting data driven decision making including improved oral health data collection, benchmarking for value-based care, utilizing social determinants of health (SDoH) to address access and quality of care and; and advocating for inclusion of adult dental benefits in Medicaid and Medicare. less
$264,500
Hispanic Dental Association · New Rochelle, NY · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to perform secondary research on topics related to oral health outcomes and access for the U.S. Hispanic and Latinx population, widely disseminate the White Paper and Gallery Report develope… read allThe purpose of this grant is to perform secondary research on topics related to oral health outcomes and access for the U.S. Hispanic and Latinx population, widely disseminate the White Paper and Gallery Report developed in 2022 to national and international oral health stakeholders, and build the reputation of the Hispanic Dental Association as the go-to source for oral health data regarding this population. less
$262,500
Families USA · Washington, DC · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to grow and reinforce the infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking and to position oral health coverage as a prominent policy iss… read allThe purpose of this grant is to grow and reinforce the infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking and to position oral health coverage as a prominent policy issue heading into the 2023 election season. less
$240,288
Community Catalyst · Boston, MA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, as well as provide technical assistance and training around … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, as well as provide technical assistance and training around equity-driven community engagement in service of oral health systems change. less
$220,488
Missouri Coalition for Oral Health · Jefferson City, MO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health to expand its pilot project efforts of establishing, testing, and refining a value-based, dental alternative payment model (APM) to a total … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health to expand its pilot project efforts of establishing, testing, and refining a value-based, dental alternative payment model (APM) to a total of three clinical site with the goal of improving the oral health experiences and outcomes of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. less
$220,000
Hawaii Public Health Institute · Honolulu, HI · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Hawaii Public Health Institute's management of the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition and lead the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition's advocacy around Medicaid adult dental benefit implement… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Hawaii Public Health Institute's management of the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition and lead the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition's advocacy around Medicaid adult dental benefit implementation, workforce solutions, and value-based care. less
$215,000
Health Care for All · Boston, MA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to expand access to oral healthcare in Massachusetts through community-driven policy advocacy related to integration, telehealth, coalition-building, workforce solutions, and expansion of be… read allThe purpose of this grant is to expand access to oral healthcare in Massachusetts through community-driven policy advocacy related to integration, telehealth, coalition-building, workforce solutions, and expansion of benefits to all children in MA regardless of their immigration status. less
$200,000
California Pan-Ethnic Health Network · Berkeley, CA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support ongoing community advocacy for equitable oral health policies within California's Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) and capacity building for grassroots partners to develop and successf… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support ongoing community advocacy for equitable oral health policies within California's Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) and capacity building for grassroots partners to develop and successfully advance a community-driven oral health policy agenda. less
$182,280
Kind · Commerce City, CO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Kids in Need of Dentistry to expand its promotora-centered model of oral health care, lead advocacy efforts around oral health integration, and establish viable, effective pathway… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Kids in Need of Dentistry to expand its promotora-centered model of oral health care, lead advocacy efforts around oral health integration, and establish viable, effective pathways to professional development for promotoras interested in becoming certified community health workers and/or community dental health coordinators. less
$178,591
Children'S Action Alliance · Phoenix, AZ · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support advocacy related to dental benefits, workforce, and teledentistry, education for the current and upcoming dental workforce, and engagement of new community organizations in the Ar… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support advocacy related to dental benefits, workforce, and teledentistry, education for the current and upcoming dental workforce, and engagement of new community organizations in the Arizona Oral Health Coalition. less
$175,264
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy · Albany, NY · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy to create a comprehensive landscape of oral health data for New York. This data will be recorded, analyzed, and disseminated to polic… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy to create a comprehensive landscape of oral health data for New York. This data will be recorded, analyzed, and disseminated to policymakers in New York to promote oral health workforce expansion and regular data collection on oral health outcomes by the state moving forward. less
$175,000
Florida Voices for Health · Gainesville, FL · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support community members and coalition advocacy for a Florida Medicaid adult dental benefit and other policy opportunities that support oral health in FL.
$175,000
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative · Denver, CO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) to ensure there are robust opportunities for community participation and community-driven decision making to inform policy changes to ad… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) to ensure there are robust opportunities for community participation and community-driven decision making to inform policy changes to address community oral health needs in Colorado. less
$175,000
Trustees of Tufts College Tufts University School of Dental Medicine · Boston, MA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Tufts University School of Dentistry to pilot a model of oral health care for adults with medical complexity and/or intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD).
$170,000
Oral Health Kansas · Topeka, KS · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Oral Health Kansas' leadership around the ongoing implementation of Medicaid adult dental benefits, including the projected addition of dentures, as well as consumer-driven dental… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Oral Health Kansas' leadership around the ongoing implementation of Medicaid adult dental benefits, including the projected addition of dentures, as well as consumer-driven dental access initiatives and policy advocacy. less
$150,320
Center for Health Policy Development Dba National Academy for State Health · Portland, ME · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to reinforce the need to improve equitable access to value-based, minimally invasive, oral health care through state Medicaid and departments of insurance as well as to promote information s… read allThe purpose of this grant is to reinforce the need to improve equitable access to value-based, minimally invasive, oral health care through state Medicaid and departments of insurance as well as to promote information sharing around best practices and effective policies in oral health coverage. less
$150,000
Ministerial Health Fellowship Co Cross Street Training and Academic Center · Middletown, CT · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Ministerial Health Fellowship to engage BIPOC communities in Connecticut through education and lead advocacy for oral health policy change at the state-level to improve access to … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Ministerial Health Fellowship to engage BIPOC communities in Connecticut through education and lead advocacy for oral health policy change at the state-level to improve access to affordable, high-quality, preventive and restorative care through all stages of life. less
$150,000
Altamed Health Services · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is for AltaMed to conduct community-led research in the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) area to understand the experiences of community members while accessing oral health care, to leverage this r… read allThe purpose of this grant is for AltaMed to conduct community-led research in the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) area to understand the experiences of community members while accessing oral health care, to leverage this research to create a comprehensive advocacy toolkit including resource mapping, and to collect narratives for a Radio-Novela that will highlight obstacles, fears, breakthroughs, and perceptions of oral health services. less
$150,000
Michigan Oral Health Coalition · Lansing, MI · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to develop community-driven oral health workforce solutions to expand access to care in the state of Michigan.
$150,000
Asian Resources Inc (Ari) · Sacramento, CA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Asian Resources, Inc., in its efforts to increase access to quality, affordable, oral and health care services for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) c… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Asian Resources, Inc., in its efforts to increase access to quality, affordable, oral and health care services for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) communities by monitoring the Medi-Cal expansion and renewal programs, developing a statewide AANHPI Statewide Health Equity Policy Agenda, and implementing strategies to diversify the oral health workforce. less
$148,500
Alabama Arise · Montgomery, AL · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the Cover Alabama Campaign for Medicaid Expansion, engagement of community advocates to identify administrative opportunities to improve health care and oral health through Medica… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Cover Alabama Campaign for Medicaid Expansion, engagement of community advocates to identify administrative opportunities to improve health care and oral health through Medicaid, and to continue to build capacity of Alabama Arise and its stakeholders to participate in oral health policy advocacy. less
$143,656
National Network for Oral Health Access · Denver, CO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the National Network for Oral Health Access facilitation of continued networking and collaboration among the Primary Care Associationsal health specialists, and continued developm… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the National Network for Oral Health Access facilitation of continued networking and collaboration among the Primary Care Associationsal health specialists, and continued development and dissemination of training and best practices related to integration, value-based care, teledentistry, workforce, quality, equity and expanding access to oral health care. less
$138,000
Health Disparities Collaborative of Ohio · Columbus, OH · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Ohio Federation for Health Equity and Social Justice (OFHESJ) to conduct a mixed-methods survey to explore the differences in experiences and outcomes between kinship families who… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Ohio Federation for Health Equity and Social Justice (OFHESJ) to conduct a mixed-methods survey to explore the differences in experiences and outcomes between kinship families who have access to school-based dental services and those that do not, with the goal of supporting this population to advocate for improved access to oral health services. less
$137,500
Kids in Need of Dentistry · Commerce City, CO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Kids in Need of Dentistry to expand its promotora-centered model of oral health care, lead advocacy efforts around oral health integration, and establish viable, effective pathway… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Kids in Need of Dentistry to expand its promotora-centered model of oral health care, lead advocacy efforts around oral health integration, and establish viable, effective pathways to professional development for promotoras interested in becoming certified community health workers and/or community dental health coordinators. less
$128,563
New Mainers Public Health Initiative · Lewiston, ME · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the New Mainers Public Health Initiative to operationalize a community outreach framework that is centered on oral health and delivered by Community Health Workers.
$128,000
Nebraska Appleseed · Lincoln, NE · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support community organizing and community power-building around key oral health issues and barriers in Nebraska Medicaid.
$125,500
Illinois Primary Health Care Association · Springfield, IL · 2023
The purpose of this project is to expand the oral health workforce, and the skills and practice modalities within said workforce, within Community Health Centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers in Illinois.
$125,000
University of Cincinnati Foundation · Cincinnati, OH · 2023
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the University of Cincinnati Foundation to address financial sustainability for oral academic-based oral health… read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the University of Cincinnati Foundation to address financial sustainability for oral academic-based oral health providing services for the disability community through a community-driven project. less
$125,000
The American Institute of Dental Public Health · River Forest, IL · 2023
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support AIDPH and Coalition of Texans with Disabilities to develop tools and resources for state advocates to advance a… read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support AIDPH and Coalition of Texans with Disabilities to develop tools and resources for state advocates to advance access to care for the disability community through Medicaid. less
$125,000
Poverty Action Co Solid Ground · Seattle, WA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Poverty Action in its advocacy efforts to ensure strong implementation of a new allowance for statewide dental therapy licensure in community health clinics, to leverage the coali… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Poverty Action in its advocacy efforts to ensure strong implementation of a new allowance for statewide dental therapy licensure in community health clinics, to leverage the coalition to compile practice agreement templates and other resources for community health clinics implementing dental therapy, and to convene the coalition to engage in a priority-setting process for policy ideas to increase access to oral health. less
$125,000
University of Florida Foundation · Gainesville, FL · 2023
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the University of Florida Foundation to address access to care for the disability community through telehealth,… read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the University of Florida Foundation to address access to care for the disability community through telehealth, mobile services, and medical-dental integration. less
$125,000
The Arc of the United States · Washington, DC · 2023
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support The Arc of the United States (Arc US) to address access to care, specifically though the lens of fear and distr… read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support The Arc of the United States (Arc US) to address access to care, specifically though the lens of fear and distrust of clinical oral health care prominently found in the disability community, through a community-driven project. The Arc of the United States will work with three Arc chapters across the country that are located in areas with poor health outcomes: Arc of Louisiana, Arc of Pennsylvania, and Arc of San Antonio. less
$125,000
Alameda Health System Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2023
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support Alameda Health System Foundation to address communication barriers to equitable oral health for the disability … read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support Alameda Health System Foundation to address communication barriers to equitable oral health for the disability community through a community-informed project. less
$125,000
Aapd Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the AAPD Foundation to address policy and systemic barriers for adults with disabilities transitioning out of p… read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the AAPD Foundation to address policy and systemic barriers for adults with disabilities transitioning out of pediatric dental benefits through a community-driven project. less
$125,000
Santa Fe Group · Longboat Key, FL · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to provide support to Santa Fe Group for the continued development of the Coalition for Oral Health Policy (COHP), an organization that will provide unbiased, community-focused, and evidence… read allThe purpose of this grant is to provide support to Santa Fe Group for the continued development of the Coalition for Oral Health Policy (COHP), an organization that will provide unbiased, community-focused, and evidence-based information regarding policies and funding strategies to improve access to preventive and therapeutic oral health care services for the U.S population. less
$125,000
New Mexico Dental Association Foundation · Albuquerque, NM · 2023
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation to address access to care for the disability community through a c… read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation to address access to care for the disability community through a community-driven project. less
$125,000
Kentucky Youth Advocates · Louisville, KY · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition to conduct a statewide oral health landscape assessment, develop a collaborative oral health policy agenda, and raise awareness of the coalition… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition to conduct a statewide oral health landscape assessment, develop a collaborative oral health policy agenda, and raise awareness of the coalition's advocacy priorities to consumers, providers, and policymakers throughout Kentucky. less
$125,000
University of Colorado Denver · Aurora, CO · 2023
This grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the University of Colorado Denver to (1) build a coalition of stakeholders and champions for advocacy and inves… read allThis grant, through the Disability Justice and Inclusion in Oral Health Request for Proposals, will support the University of Colorado Denver to (1) build a coalition of stakeholders and champions for advocacy and investment for the disability community, (2) improve access to care, and (3) confront discrimination (e.g., ableism) through education. less
$125,000
Cambridge Health Alliance · Cambridge, MA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a patient-centered teledentistry intervention, supported by a virtual dental platform, to increase access to oral healthcare services for … read allThe purpose of this grant is to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a patient-centered teledentistry intervention, supported by a virtual dental platform, to increase access to oral healthcare services for Medicaid-insured adult and pediatric patients as part of a safety net system-wide oral health screening program. less
$125,000
Partnership for Children'S Oral Health · Yarmouth, ME · 2023
This grant, through the Community and Care Transformation Request for Proposals, will support Children's Oral Health Network of Maine in the implementation of community engagement in its efforts to advance integrated an… read allThis grant, through the Community and Care Transformation Request for Proposals, will support Children's Oral Health Network of Maine in the implementation of community engagement in its efforts to advance integrated and minimally invasive oral health care solutions among foster children. less
$124,374
Center for Health Care Strategies · Hamilton, NJ · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) to collect data on the needs and interests of Medicaid staff and stakeholders, including oral health providers, community-based organi… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) to collect data on the needs and interests of Medicaid staff and stakeholders, including oral health providers, community-based organizations, and health plans, to increase their understanding of how to support workforce capacity building while advancing health equity in Medicaid. less
$120,000
Justice in Aging · Washington, DC · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to influence the Medicare system to add comprehensive oral health benefits to Medicare and to influence the Medicaid system to improve oral health coverage. Justice in Aging does this throug… read allThe purpose of this grant is to influence the Medicare system to add comprehensive oral health benefits to Medicare and to influence the Medicaid system to improve oral health coverage. Justice in Aging does this through a model of change that relies on the interplay of education and training, policy advocacy, and litigation. less
$118,068
Indiana University Foundation · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to assess and address cultural competency gaps in the pre-doctoral dental curriculum at Indiana University School of Dentistry in relevance to oral health access issues among LGBTQ+ individu… read allThe purpose of this grant is to assess and address cultural competency gaps in the pre-doctoral dental curriculum at Indiana University School of Dentistry in relevance to oral health access issues among LGBTQ+ individuals. less
$115,125
National Interprofessional Initiative On Oral Health · Denver, CO · 2023
Funding will be used to support National Interprofessional Initiative on Oral Health (NIIOH) sustainability and growth, helping to reestablish NIIOH as the national voice and backbone organization for workforce transfor… read allFunding will be used to support National Interprofessional Initiative on Oral Health (NIIOH) sustainability and growth, helping to reestablish NIIOH as the national voice and backbone organization for workforce transformation that integrates oral health into overall health to improve health equity and overall well-being. less
$100,000
Maine Primary Care Association · Augusta, ME · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Maine Primary Care Association's (MPCA) implementation of the adult dental benefit in MaineCare as well as expand oral health practices' understanding of and capacity for value-ba… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Maine Primary Care Association's (MPCA) implementation of the adult dental benefit in MaineCare as well as expand oral health practices' understanding of and capacity for value-based payment/care (VBP/C), including the development of a capitated alternative payment methodology (APM) to maximize medical-dental integration efforts. less
$100,000
Alaska Primary Care Association · Anchorage, AK · 2023
Through APCA's 2021 CareQuest Oral Health Integration project, APCA was able to onboard six FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) onto the Azara DRVS dental data platform. The focus of the 2023 project will be to e… read allThrough APCA's 2021 CareQuest Oral Health Integration project, APCA was able to onboard six FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) onto the Azara DRVS dental data platform. The focus of the 2023 project will be to expand data mining to include Maternal/Child health, run gap analyses, and use data to drive outcome and performance improvement in all areas of the organization's work. less
$99,402
Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice (Ohnep) · New York, NY · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to transition the infrastructure, resources, and products of the Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice into the National Interprofessional Initiative on Oral Health.
$95,000
Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics · King of Prussia, PA · 2023
The purpose of this project is to build an open-access compendium of validated virtual oral health resources that pediatricians can integrate into well-child visits that will promote preventative oral hygiene practice a… read allThe purpose of this project is to build an open-access compendium of validated virtual oral health resources that pediatricians can integrate into well-child visits that will promote preventative oral hygiene practice at an early age. less
$94,476
Apple Tree Dental · New Brighton, MN · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to increase Apple Tree Dental's research infrastructure and strategy in order to create more opportunities for research collaboration related to oral health workforce, Medicaid and Medicare … read allThe purpose of this grant is to increase Apple Tree Dental's research infrastructure and strategy in order to create more opportunities for research collaboration related to oral health workforce, Medicaid and Medicare dental benefits, and special care dentistry. less
$52,000
National Conference of State Legislatures · Denver, CO · 2023
The purpose of the National Conference of State Legislatures grant is to inform and engage state legislators as essential stakeholders in oral health policy and to inform OPEN members about state-level oral health polic… read allThe purpose of the National Conference of State Legislatures grant is to inform and engage state legislators as essential stakeholders in oral health policy and to inform OPEN members about state-level oral health policy. less
$50,000
Dental Connections · Des Moines, IA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Dental Connections, Inc., to continue the Iowa Smiles pilot project aimed at improving care coordination and public health partnerships within oral health for refugee communities … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Dental Connections, Inc., to continue the Iowa Smiles pilot project aimed at improving care coordination and public health partnerships within oral health for refugee communities living in Iowa. less
$48,721
Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health · Delmont, PA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support advocacy for legislation reinstating Medicaid adult dental benefits, and simultaneously allow Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health perform administrative advocacy toward increme… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support advocacy for legislation reinstating Medicaid adult dental benefits, and simultaneously allow Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health perform administrative advocacy toward incremental expansion of dental benefits in Medicaid in Pennsylvania. less
$5,000
Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (Cohi) · Hartford, CT · 2023
This funding will support COHI's first in-person annual meeting since 2020 that will allow health and oral health stakeholders representing the community, government, education, and health providers to come together to … read allThis funding will support COHI's first in-person annual meeting since 2020 that will allow health and oral health stakeholders representing the community, government, education, and health providers to come together to close widening inequities in oral health care. less

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Community Catalyst2 grants · $786,622
Hispanic Dental Association2 grants · $543,035
Missouri Coalition for Oral Health3 grants · $525,488
Families USA2 grants · $512,500
The American Institute of Dental Public Health3 grants · $460,882
Hawaii Public Health Institute2 grants · $425,970
University of Florida Foundation3 grants · $393,000
Health Care for All2 grants · $365,000
American Children'S Campaign2 grants · $365,000
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy2 grants · $350,556

Giving over time

$11.0M

2023

$14.4M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 197 grants.

$546,334
Community Catalyst · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, that is centered on the needs and perspectives of community,… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, that is centered on the needs and perspectives of community, as well as provide technical assistance and training around equity-driven community engagement in service of oral health systems change. less
$278,535
Hispanic Dental Association · New Rochelle, NY · 2024
The purpose of this grant is for the Hispanic Dental Association to inform evidence-based policy decisions and support Hispanic dental providers as equity driven advocates for oral health.
$275,000
National Association of Community Health Centers · Bethesda, MD · 2023
This grant will support National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) in advancing oral health integration within the broader community health center field; educating and advocating for an oral health workfor… read allThis grant will support National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) in advancing oral health integration within the broader community health center field; educating and advocating for an oral health workforce that reflects the populations served; advancing a culturally responsible approach for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA NH/PI) in a value-based care environment; promoting data driven decision making including improved oral health data collection, benchmarking for value-based care, utilizing social determinants of health (SDoH) to address access and quality of care and; and advocating for inclusion of adult dental benefits in Medicaid and Medicare. less
$275,000
State University of Iowa Foundation · Iowa City, IA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to move from conceptualization to implementation of the Patient Centered Dental Home model in clinics and evaluate pilot implementation for further spread of the framework of care.
$264,500
Hispanic Dental Association · New Rochelle, NY · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to perform secondary research on topics related to oral health outcomes and access for the U.S. Hispanic and Latinx population, widely disseminate the White Paper and Gallery Report develope… read allThe purpose of this grant is to perform secondary research on topics related to oral health outcomes and access for the U.S. Hispanic and Latinx population, widely disseminate the White Paper and Gallery Report developed in 2022 to national and international oral health stakeholders, and build the reputation of the Hispanic Dental Association as the go-to source for oral health data regarding this population. less
$262,500
Families USA Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to grow and reinforce the infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking and to position oral health coverage as a prominent policy iss… read allThe purpose of this grant is to grow and reinforce the infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking and to position oral health coverage as a prominent policy issue heading into the 2023 election season. less
$262,500
Families USA · Washington, DC · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to grow and reinforce the infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking and to position oral health coverage as a prominent policy iss… read allThe purpose of this grant is to grow and reinforce the infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking and to position oral health coverage as a prominent policy issue heading into the 2023 election season. less
$250,000
Families USA · Washington, DC · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Families USA to 1) Grow and reinforce the strategic infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking; 2) Position oral health … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Families USA to 1) Grow and reinforce the strategic infrastructure that ensures community voices and equity are at the center of oral health policymaking; 2) Position oral health coverage as a prominent policy issue heading into the 2024 election season; 3) Prepare for the various alternative legislative and administrative scenarios that may arise in 2025 at the federal and state level. less
$245,000
National Rural Health Association · Kansas City, MO · 2024
The purpose of this grant to support the National Rural Health Association in their work to improve rural oral health equity through the continuation of the National Rural Oral Health Initiative and its key pillars of a… read allThe purpose of this grant to support the National Rural Health Association in their work to improve rural oral health equity through the continuation of the National Rural Oral Health Initiative and its key pillars of advocacy, communications, education, and research. less
$240,288
Community Catalyst · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, as well as provide technical assistance and training around … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, as well as provide technical assistance and training around equity-driven community engagement in service of oral health systems change. less
$240,288
Community Catalyst · Boston, MA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, as well as provide technical assistance and training around … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Community Catalyst to continue federal and state advocacy for comprehensive health coverage, inclusive of oral health, as well as provide technical assistance and training around equity-driven community engagement in service of oral health systems change. less
$220,488
Missouri Coalition for Oral Health · Jefferson City, MO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health to expand its pilot project efforts of establishing, testing, and refining a value-based, dental alternative payment model (APM) to a total … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health to expand its pilot project efforts of establishing, testing, and refining a value-based, dental alternative payment model (APM) to a total of three clinical site with the goal of improving the oral health experiences and outcomes of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. less
$220,000
Hawaii Public Health Institute · Honolulu, HI · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Hawaii Public Health Institute's management of the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition and lead the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition's advocacy around Medicaid adult dental benefit implement… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Hawaii Public Health Institute's management of the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition and lead the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition's advocacy around Medicaid adult dental benefit implementation, workforce solutions, and value-based care. less
$215,000
Health Care for All · Boston, MA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to expand access to oral healthcare in Massachusetts through community-driven policy advocacy related to integration, telehealth, coalition-building, workforce solutions, and expansion of be… read allThe purpose of this grant is to expand access to oral healthcare in Massachusetts through community-driven policy advocacy related to integration, telehealth, coalition-building, workforce solutions, and expansion of benefits to all children in MA regardless of their immigration status. less
$210,882
The American Institute of Dental Public Health · River Forest, IL · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support The American Institute of Dental Public Health (AIDPH) use data-driven advocacy to improve veteran oral health through the development of federal policy priorities and to build th… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support The American Institute of Dental Public Health (AIDPH) use data-driven advocacy to improve veteran oral health through the development of federal policy priorities and to build the capacity of the oral health workforce for community engagement. less
$205,970
Hawaii Public Health Institute · Honolulu, HI · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Hawaii Public Health Institute (HPHI) and the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition to explore new policy options for expanding functions among existing dental workforce, conduct a com… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Hawaii Public Health Institute (HPHI) and the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition to explore new policy options for expanding functions among existing dental workforce, conduct a community oral health needs assessment, and improve oral healthcare prevention and access for Hawaii children. less
$200,000
University of Maryland Baltimore · Baltimore, MD · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support medical-dental integration pilots, led the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, that respond to the expressed needs of prenatal and post-partum people in Maryland as well a… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support medical-dental integration pilots, led the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, that respond to the expressed needs of prenatal and post-partum people in Maryland as well as the state's ongoing workforce shortage. less
$200,000
California Pan-Ethnic Health Network · Berkeley, CA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support ongoing community advocacy for equitable oral health policies within California's Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) and capacity building for grassroots partners to develop and successf… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support ongoing community advocacy for equitable oral health policies within California's Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) and capacity building for grassroots partners to develop and successfully advance a community-driven oral health policy agenda. less
$200,000
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board · Portland, ME · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's efforts to implement the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) throughout tribes in the lower 48 states, provide technical assista… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's efforts to implement the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) throughout tribes in the lower 48 states, provide technical assistance to guide the successful and equitable implementation of dental therapy in Washington, and establish dental health aide (DHA) training curricula for tribal high schools and colleges in the Pacific Northwest. less
$190,000
American Children'S Campaign · Tallahassee, FL · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support American Children's Campaign to create public awareness about Florida's dental access crisis and garner legislative support to change the Florida Dental Practice Act, which will e… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support American Children's Campaign to create public awareness about Florida's dental access crisis and garner legislative support to change the Florida Dental Practice Act, which will expand the number of licensed and trained professionals who can provide evaluative, preventive, restorative, and minor surgical dental care. less
$184,848
Texas Health Institute · Austin, TX · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Texas Health Institute in the development of a state level dashboard with population health data that will inform advocacy efforts in the 2025 legislative session. The proposed ac… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Texas Health Institute in the development of a state level dashboard with population health data that will inform advocacy efforts in the 2025 legislative session. The proposed activities of this grant will also address access gaps for minority populations in Texas by conducting a landscape scan of current efforts, develop a learning collaboration for providers to advance solutions to these gaps, and engage with academic institutions to advance policies to address care gaps. less
$182,280
Kind · Commerce City, CO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Kids in Need of Dentistry to expand its promotora-centered model of oral health care, lead advocacy efforts around oral health integration, and establish viable, effective pathway… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Kids in Need of Dentistry to expand its promotora-centered model of oral health care, lead advocacy efforts around oral health integration, and establish viable, effective pathways to professional development for promotoras interested in becoming certified community health workers and/or community dental health coordinators. less
$180,000
Missouri Coalition for Oral Health · Jefferson City, MO · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health in continuing the design and implementation of a dental alternative payment model (APM) for people with intellectual and developmental disab… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health in continuing the design and implementation of a dental alternative payment model (APM) for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by testing incentivized payments for dental providers. This is the second year of funding of phase two of their current grant with CareQuest Institute, laying the groundwork for future implementation of an APM in Missouri. less
$178,591
Children'S Action Alliance · Phoenix, AZ · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support advocacy related to dental benefits, workforce, and teledentistry, education for the current and upcoming dental workforce, and engagement of new community organizations in the Ar… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support advocacy related to dental benefits, workforce, and teledentistry, education for the current and upcoming dental workforce, and engagement of new community organizations in the Arizona Oral Health Coalition. less
$175,500
Partnership for Southern Equity · Atlanta, GA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to sustain and expand the Partnership for Southern Equity's engagement of youth leaders, adult allies, and community-based organizations to advocate for improve access to equitable and integ… read allThe purpose of this grant is to sustain and expand the Partnership for Southern Equity's engagement of youth leaders, adult allies, and community-based organizations to advocate for improve access to equitable and integrated oral health that responds to the unique geographic landscape of the South, beginning with Georgia and North Carolina. less
$175,292
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy · Albany, NY · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy's efforts to increase availability of oral health care to populations with the greatest need through comprehensive changes to health … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy's efforts to increase availability of oral health care to populations with the greatest need through comprehensive changes to health workforce laws, improved Medicaid policies, and a strategic workforce pipeline to meet future needs. less
$175,264
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy · Albany, NY · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy to create a comprehensive landscape of oral health data for New York. This data will be recorded, analyzed, and disseminated to polic… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy to create a comprehensive landscape of oral health data for New York. This data will be recorded, analyzed, and disseminated to policymakers in New York to promote oral health workforce expansion and regular data collection on oral health outcomes by the state moving forward. less
$175,000
American Children'S Campaign · Tallahassee, FL · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support American Children's Campaign to carry out an integrated public education and advocacy campaign to authorize and implement dental therapy in Florida.
$175,000
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative · Denver, CO · 2024
The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative seeks to advance equitable oral health policy and systems change efforts through advocacy by advancing access to adult dental coverage and care, integrating dental into the state'… read allThe Colorado Consumer Health Initiative seeks to advance equitable oral health policy and systems change efforts through advocacy by advancing access to adult dental coverage and care, integrating dental into the state's essential health benefits benchmark, improving access to key services and minimally invasive care for children, and supporting the growth and direction of the new statewide oral health coalition by ensuring all community voices are heard. less
$175,000
Florida Voices for Health · Gainesville, FL · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Florida Voices for Health in their work to support community members and coalition advocacy for a Florida Medicaid adult dental benefit and other policy opportunities that support… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Florida Voices for Health in their work to support community members and coalition advocacy for a Florida Medicaid adult dental benefit and other policy opportunities that support oral health in Florida. less
$175,000
The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative · Hartford, CT · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI) to expand its community engagement efforts and continue important oral health advocacy to preserve and expand coverage and access to … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI) to expand its community engagement efforts and continue important oral health advocacy to preserve and expand coverage and access to oral health care for historically marginalized populations throughout the state. less
$175,000
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative · Denver, CO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) to ensure there are robust opportunities for community participation and community-driven decision making to inform policy changes to ad… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) to ensure there are robust opportunities for community participation and community-driven decision making to inform policy changes to address community oral health needs in Colorado. less
$175,000
Florida Voices for Health · Gainesville, FL · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support community members and coalition advocacy for a Florida Medicaid adult dental benefit and other policy opportunities that support oral health in FL.
$175,000
Nc Child · Raleigh, NC · 2023
This funding will support the expansion of NC Child's community engagement work through the addition of a 5th regional Child Advocacy Network (CAN) hub and a statewide listening tour to engage community health providers… read allThis funding will support the expansion of NC Child's community engagement work through the addition of a 5th regional Child Advocacy Network (CAN) hub and a statewide listening tour to engage community health providers, civic leaders, faith leaders, and families on data to help build reports on social determinants of health within key communities and regions. less
$175,000
Trustees of Tufts College Tufts University School of Dental Medicine · Boston, MA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Tufts University School of Dentistry to pilot a model of oral health care for adults with medical complexity and/or intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD).
$172,647
Oral Health Kansas · Topeka, KS · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Oral Health Kansas in addressing oral health access issues, continued convening of the "Sedation Dental Care Task Force Lived Experience Advisory Group to identify gaps and obstac… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Oral Health Kansas in addressing oral health access issues, continued convening of the "Sedation Dental Care Task Force Lived Experience Advisory Group to identify gaps and obstacles in accessing sedation dentistry, and advocating for expanded access to dental services for the Kansas Medicaid population. less
$170,118
Children'S Action Alliance · Phoenix, AZ · 2024
The purpose of this grant is for the Arizona Oral Health Coalition (AZOHC), with support from Children's Action Alliance (CAA), to lead legislative and administrative efforts in pursuit of oral health equity by continui… read allThe purpose of this grant is for the Arizona Oral Health Coalition (AZOHC), with support from Children's Action Alliance (CAA), to lead legislative and administrative efforts in pursuit of oral health equity by continuing to advocate for a comprehensive adult dental benefit in Arizona's Medicaid program. less
$170,000
Oral Health Kansas · Topeka, KS · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Oral Health Kansas' leadership around the ongoing implementation of Medicaid adult dental benefits, including the projected addition of dentures, as well as consumer-driven dental… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Oral Health Kansas' leadership around the ongoing implementation of Medicaid adult dental benefits, including the projected addition of dentures, as well as consumer-driven dental access initiatives and policy advocacy. less
$166,534
American Academy of Pediatrics · Chicago, IL · 2023
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) request is for support of the next phase of its Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) awareness and implementation work within pediatric and primary care settings.
$153,056
Harvard School of Dental Medicine · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine's grant is to inform and engage state legislators as essential stakeholders in oral health policy and to inform OPEN members about state-level oral health policy.
$150,802
Maryland Dental Action Coalition · Columbia, MD · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Maryland Dental Action Coalition's expanded Medicaid implementation efforts, which include consumer outreach and education, care coordination engagement, and continued advocacy fo… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Maryland Dental Action Coalition's expanded Medicaid implementation efforts, which include consumer outreach and education, care coordination engagement, and continued advocacy for policies that address barriers that impede access to care for the most vulnerable adults. less
$150,320
Center for Health Policy Development Dba National Academy for State Health · Portland, ME · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to reinforce the need to improve equitable access to value-based, minimally invasive, oral health care through state Medicaid and departments of insurance as well as to promote information s… read allThe purpose of this grant is to reinforce the need to improve equitable access to value-based, minimally invasive, oral health care through state Medicaid and departments of insurance as well as to promote information sharing around best practices and effective policies in oral health coverage. less
$150,000
Alabama Arise · Montgomery, AL · 2024
The purpose of this proposal is to continue support of Alabama Arise's work to advocate for expanded Medicaid coverage including educational advocacy efforts around oral health, opportunities to advance teledentistry an… read allThe purpose of this proposal is to continue support of Alabama Arise's work to advocate for expanded Medicaid coverage including educational advocacy efforts around oral health, opportunities to advance teledentistry and medical-dental integration. less
$150,000
Asian Resources Inc (Ari) · Sacramento, CA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Asian Resources, Inc. drive systemic changes that improve oral health outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders communities by advocating for policy chang… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Asian Resources, Inc. drive systemic changes that improve oral health outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders communities by advocating for policy changes, diversifying the oral health workforce, and enhancing the collection and reporting of disaggregated race and ethnicity data. less
$150,000
Children Now · Oakland, CA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is for Children Now to ensure effective and widespread implementation of policies related to the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Initiative, specifically the Community Hea… read allThe purpose of this grant is for Children Now to ensure effective and widespread implementation of policies related to the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Initiative, specifically the Community Healthcare Worker Benefit, to better serve all 5.6 million children and youth in Medi-Cal. less
$150,000
Health Care for All · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Health Care for All in its efforts to enhance oral health integration and promote teledentistry, protect and defend adult dental Medicaid benefits, advocate for state and federal … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Health Care for All in its efforts to enhance oral health integration and promote teledentistry, protect and defend adult dental Medicaid benefits, advocate for state and federal policies aimed at expanding access to vulnerable populations, and conduct listening sessions with community members and organizations to inform the organization's 2025-2026 oral health legislative agenda. less
$150,000
Heart Ministry Center · Omaha, NE · 2024
The purpose of this proposal is to support Heart Ministry Center as they determine their oral health policy and advocacy priorities through trauma-informed story gathering of community members impacted by oral health ch… read allThe purpose of this proposal is to support Heart Ministry Center as they determine their oral health policy and advocacy priorities through trauma-informed story gathering of community members impacted by oral health challenges. less
$150,000
Itnamerica · Westbrook, ME · 2024
The purpose of the proposed work is to support ITNAmerica to study the relationship between transportation and access to healthcare, focusing on oral health and develop a research design for a cost-effective longitudina… read allThe purpose of the proposed work is to support ITNAmerica to study the relationship between transportation and access to healthcare, focusing on oral health and develop a research design for a cost-effective longitudinal study of the relationship between transportation and access to healthcare. less
$150,000
Maryland Dental Action Coalition · Columbia, MD · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Maryland Dental Action Coalition's expanded Medicaid implementation efforts, which include advocacy and legislation, interprofessional collaboration, and oral health literacy and … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Maryland Dental Action Coalition's expanded Medicaid implementation efforts, which include advocacy and legislation, interprofessional collaboration, and oral health literacy and education, all done in coordination with a diverse statewide network of oral health stakeholders. less
$150,000
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers · Boston, MA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to expand and pilot a four-part curriculum developed to equip oral health staff within community health center dental clinics … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to expand and pilot a four-part curriculum developed to equip oral health staff within community health center dental clinics with culturally sensitive communication skills to improve patient-providers relationships and care outcomes. less
$150,000
Medical University of South Carolina Foundation · Charleston, SC · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the establishment of the Pipeline Dental Champions for Diversity and Mentorship between the Medical University of South Carolina and five historically black colleges and universit… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the establishment of the Pipeline Dental Champions for Diversity and Mentorship between the Medical University of South Carolina and five historically black colleges and universities to increase the number of admissions to dental school and improve diversity in the oral health workforce. less
$150,000
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board · Portland, OR · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board in creating a sustainable, culturally centered oral healthcare workforce that addresses social determinants of health and reduces i… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board in creating a sustainable, culturally centered oral healthcare workforce that addresses social determinants of health and reduces inequities in American Indian and Alaska Native communities through integrated dental, behavioral, and community health training. less
$150,000
Society of American Indian Dentists · Carson City, NV · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) implement a call to action in their 2023 white paper ("American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Face a 'Disproportionate Burden… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) implement a call to action in their 2023 white paper ("American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Face a 'Disproportionate Burden of Oral Disease'") to "interpret [research] results with Indigenous communities." In partnership with CareQuest Institute's Analytics and Data Insights Team, SAID will take the data from recent research and present in the language and methods appropriate for the unique communities it serves - SAID's membership, Indigenous communities, and policymakers. less
$150,000
Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support SCOPE to build grassroots power and mobilize for a community-driven solution to address oral health inequities in BIPOC, rural, and tribal communities in California.
$150,000
University of Colorado Denver · Aurora, CO · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine to strengthen the community voices of the American Indian community on Pine Ridge, in South Dakota, through authentic partners… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine to strengthen the community voices of the American Indian community on Pine Ridge, in South Dakota, through authentic partnership development and test a theoretical framework on perceived discrimination and other dental care-related experiences in the utilization of dental care among adults in this population. less
$150,000
University of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to integrate oral health and overall health through medical/dental collaboration and community input at the University of Texas Health Houston School of Dentistry's Center for Health Promoti… read allThe purpose of this grant is to integrate oral health and overall health through medical/dental collaboration and community input at the University of Texas Health Houston School of Dentistry's Center for Health Promotion to create a care model that will be utilized to influence oral health and healthcare policy. less
$150,000
Utah Health Policy Project · West Valley City, UT · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP) in the expansion of the Oral Health Consumer Coalition, ensure Utah's newly passed adult dental Medicaid benefit is implemented properly, create … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP) in the expansion of the Oral Health Consumer Coalition, ensure Utah's newly passed adult dental Medicaid benefit is implemented properly, create broad awareness of program eligibility, and to strengthen oral health coverage and access to UHPP clients who receive direct health care enrollment assistance. less
$150,000
West Virginians for Affordable Health Care · Charleston, WV · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to build a grassroots advocacy base for West Virginians for Affordable Health Care's Medicaid Buy-In Proposal which will protect Medicaid beneficiaries from losing coverage due to modest inc… read allThe purpose of this grant is to build a grassroots advocacy base for West Virginians for Affordable Health Care's Medicaid Buy-In Proposal which will protect Medicaid beneficiaries from losing coverage due to modest income increases by providing additional affordable coverage options. less
$150,000
Altamed Health Services · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is for AltaMed to conduct community-led research in the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) area to understand the experiences of community members while accessing oral health care, to leverage this r… read allThe purpose of this grant is for AltaMed to conduct community-led research in the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) area to understand the experiences of community members while accessing oral health care, to leverage this research to create a comprehensive advocacy toolkit including resource mapping, and to collect narratives for a Radio-Novela that will highlight obstacles, fears, breakthroughs, and perceptions of oral health services. less
$150,000
Asian Resources Inc (Ari) · Sacramento, CA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Asian Resources, Inc., in its efforts to increase access to quality, affordable, oral and health care services for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) c… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Asian Resources, Inc., in its efforts to increase access to quality, affordable, oral and health care services for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) communities by monitoring the Medi-Cal expansion and renewal programs, developing a statewide AANHPI Statewide Health Equity Policy Agenda, and implementing strategies to diversify the oral health workforce. less
$150,000
Children Now · Oakland, CA · 2023
This grant is intended to support Children Now to expand the infrastructure for care coordination across San Joaquin County, California by piloting the Medical-Dental Referral Action Network to connect patients, provide… read allThis grant is intended to support Children Now to expand the infrastructure for care coordination across San Joaquin County, California by piloting the Medical-Dental Referral Action Network to connect patients, providers, and healthcare professionals to each other and to meaningful data. less
$150,000
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers · Boston, MA · 2023
This proposal is to support the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to launch a multi-year project to design, implement, and spread the use of new tools to strengthen communication strategies within raciall… read allThis proposal is to support the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to launch a multi-year project to design, implement, and spread the use of new tools to strengthen communication strategies within racially discordant patient-provider relationships to reduce the impacts of structural racism in health care less
$150,000
Michigan Oral Health Coalition · Lansing, MI · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to develop community-driven oral health workforce solutions to expand access to care in the state of Michigan.
$150,000
Ministerial Health Fellowship Co Cross Street Training and Academic Center · Middletown, CT · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Ministerial Health Fellowship to engage BIPOC communities in Connecticut through education and lead advocacy for oral health policy change at the state-level to improve access to … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Ministerial Health Fellowship to engage BIPOC communities in Connecticut through education and lead advocacy for oral health policy change at the state-level to improve access to affordable, high-quality, preventive and restorative care through all stages of life. less
$149,950
Smiles Across Montana · Bozeman, MT · 2024
The purpose of this grant to Smiles Across Montana is to develop a pilot program to deploy non-dental professionals as Community Health Care Workers who will provide education, preventive measures, and referrals to the … read allThe purpose of this grant to Smiles Across Montana is to develop a pilot program to deploy non-dental professionals as Community Health Care Workers who will provide education, preventive measures, and referrals to the underserved communities identified. less
$149,740
Achievathe Arc of Greater Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Achieva's advocacy efforts to designate people with disabilities as a Medically Underserved Population on a state-wide and national scale, which would increase access to primary, … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Achieva's advocacy efforts to designate people with disabilities as a Medically Underserved Population on a state-wide and national scale, which would increase access to primary, behavioral, and oral healthcare through federal funding opportunities. less
$148,500
Alabama Arise · Montgomery, AL · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the Cover Alabama Campaign for Medicaid Expansion, engagement of community advocates to identify administrative opportunities to improve health care and oral health through Medica… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Cover Alabama Campaign for Medicaid Expansion, engagement of community advocates to identify administrative opportunities to improve health care and oral health through Medicaid, and to continue to build capacity of Alabama Arise and its stakeholders to participate in oral health policy advocacy. less
$148,000
Achievathe Arc of Greater Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Achieva's advocacy efforts to designate people with disabilities as a Medically Underserved Population on a state-wide and national scale, which would increase access to primary, … read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Achieva's advocacy efforts to designate people with disabilities as a Medically Underserved Population on a state-wide and national scale, which would increase access to primary, behavioral and oral healthcare through federal funding opportunities. less
$145,000
Center for Medicare Advocacy · Willimantic, CT · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Center for Medicare Advocacy's work to expand oral health coverage for Medicare beneficiaries
$143,656
National Network for Oral Health Access · Denver, CO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the National Network for Oral Health Access facilitation of continued networking and collaboration among the Primary Care Associationsal health specialists, and continued developm… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the National Network for Oral Health Access facilitation of continued networking and collaboration among the Primary Care Associationsal health specialists, and continued development and dissemination of training and best practices related to integration, value-based care, teledentistry, workforce, quality, equity and expanding access to oral health care. less
$143,000
University of Florida Foundation · Gainesville, FL · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the University of Florida in conducting a comparative study to provide evidence-based data to help authorize dental therapy in Florida. Authorization of dental therapy will improv… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the University of Florida in conducting a comparative study to provide evidence-based data to help authorize dental therapy in Florida. Authorization of dental therapy will improve access to affordable dental care for underserved populations and influence state-level policies for broader integration of dental therapists. less
$142,600
Alliance for a Healthier Generation · Portland, OR · 2024
The purpose of this proposal is to support the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in the creation of a community-informed pathway to update the Model Local School Wellness Policy to include oral health, creating increa… read allThe purpose of this proposal is to support the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in the creation of a community-informed pathway to update the Model Local School Wellness Policy to include oral health, creating increased access to oral health services and early screenings, ultimately reshaping how school districts across the country address oral healthcare. less
$138,000
Health Disparities Collaborative of Ohio · Columbus, OH · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Ohio Federation for Health Equity and Social Justice (OFHESJ) to conduct a mixed-methods survey to explore the differences in experiences and outcomes between kinship families who… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Ohio Federation for Health Equity and Social Justice (OFHESJ) to conduct a mixed-methods survey to explore the differences in experiences and outcomes between kinship families who have access to school-based dental services and those that do not, with the goal of supporting this population to advocate for improved access to oral health services. less
$137,500
Kids in Need of Dentistry · Commerce City, CO · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Kids in Need of Dentistry to expand its promotora-centered model of oral health care, lead advocacy efforts around oral health integration, and establish viable, effective pathway… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Kids in Need of Dentistry to expand its promotora-centered model of oral health care, lead advocacy efforts around oral health integration, and establish viable, effective pathways to professional development for promotoras interested in becoming certified community health workers and/or community dental health coordinators. less
$135,150
Virginia Health Catalyst · Glen Allen, VA · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support Virginia Health Catalyst's efforts to provide guidance and technical assistance for safety net clinics to expand the use of patient-centered, culturally humble care coordination t… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Virginia Health Catalyst's efforts to provide guidance and technical assistance for safety net clinics to expand the use of patient-centered, culturally humble care coordination techniques and tools. less
$135,000
Virginia Health Catalyst · Glen Allen, VA · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Virginia Health Catalyst to provide guidance and technical assistance to safety net clinics expanding the use of patient-centered, culturally humble care coordination techniques a… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Virginia Health Catalyst to provide guidance and technical assistance to safety net clinics expanding the use of patient-centered, culturally humble care coordination techniques and tools. less
$134,000
Dignity Health Foundation - East Valley · Chandler, AZ · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Dignity Health in the expansion their ICU Oral Care project. This project will embed Registered Dental Hygienists into the Medical and Trauma Intensive CareUnits at Dignity Health… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Dignity Health in the expansion their ICU Oral Care project. This project will embed Registered Dental Hygienists into the Medical and Trauma Intensive CareUnits at Dignity Health Medical Center toprovide oralhealth careto patients with advanced airwaystoreduce the incidence of Infection-Related Ventilator Association Complications (IVAC) and PossibleVentilator-Associated Pneumonia (PVAP). less
$130,000
Medical University of South Carolina Foundation · Charleston, SC · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the Medical University of South Carolina to conduct and evaluation of its Dental Pathways for Faculty Campions for Diversity and Mentorship project phase one and develop course ma… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the Medical University of South Carolina to conduct and evaluation of its Dental Pathways for Faculty Campions for Diversity and Mentorship project phase one and develop course materials for the spread of this model to other Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions. less
$130,000
Nebraska Appleseed · Lincoln, NE · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Nebraska Appleseed in their efforts to continue collaborating with underserved communities to advance systemic change that improves health and increases equity in their state. Neb… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Nebraska Appleseed in their efforts to continue collaborating with underserved communities to advance systemic change that improves health and increases equity in their state. Nebraska Appleseed will continue to prioritize growing capacity and voice, deepening oral health advocacy, expanding and strengthening health care partnerships, and improving Medicaid access and processes. less
$128,563
New Mainers Public Health Initiative · Lewiston, ME · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support the New Mainers Public Health Initiative to operationalize a community outreach framework that is centered on oral health and delivered by Community Health Workers.
$128,000
Nebraska Appleseed · Lincoln, NE · 2023
The purpose of this grant is to support community organizing and community power-building around key oral health issues and barriers in Nebraska Medicaid.
$125,500
Illinois Primary Health Care Association · Springfield, IL · 2023
The purpose of this project is to expand the oral health workforce, and the skills and practice modalities within said workforce, within Community Health Centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers in Illinois.
$125,000
American Academy of Pediatrics · Chicago, IL · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in the adaption of their Training, Education, Assistance, Mentorship, … read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in the adaption of their Training, Education, Assistance, Mentorship, and Support (TEAMS) model to improve oral health in schools and development of an oral health micro-module for the AAP Health services Assessment Tool for Schools (HATS). less
$125,000
Boston Childrens Hospital · Boston, MA · 2024
This grant, through the Community and Care Transformation Request for Proposals, will support Boston Children's Hospital to advance tele-dentistry, value-based care, and medical-dental integration and, in partnership wi… read allThis grant, through the Community and Care Transformation Request for Proposals, will support Boston Children's Hospital to advance tele-dentistry, value-based care, and medical-dental integration and, in partnership with the Amego School, improve oral health care coordination for patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). less
$125,000
Center for Oral Health · Sacramento, CA · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support Center for Oral Health to harness the success of the Early Smiles Program to advocate for critical policy refor… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support Center for Oral Health to harness the success of the Early Smiles Program to advocate for critical policy reforms at local and state levels in California. This initiative seeks to expand and enhance oral health services provided through their school based program, which has demonstrated significant impact in Sacramento, Yolo, Alpine, and Trinity counties (California). less
$125,000
Dentistry 4 Vets · Marina, CA · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Dentistry4Vets to address system-level barriers to oral health for veterans and spotlight their care delivery model that del… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Dentistry4Vets to address system-level barriers to oral health for veterans and spotlight their care delivery model that delivers cost-effective, comprehensive dental treatment tailored specifically for veterans less
$125,000
East Carolina University · Greenville, NC · 2024
This grant, provided through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support East Carolina University in its aims to inform policy changes that improve veteransal health by creating a care mod… read allThis grant, provided through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support East Carolina University in its aims to inform policy changes that improve veteransal health by creating a care model that employs multidisciplinary teams to facilitate comprehensive care for veterans with chronic illnesses and disabilities. East Carolina University plans to demonstrate that reduced net costs and improved quality of life for veterans can be achieved by focusing on prevention and early intervention in medical-dental integration. less
$125,000
Everyone for Veterans · Issaquah, WA · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Everyone for Veterans in training dental schools and students on veteran-specific oral care, speaking engagements that focus… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Everyone for Veterans in training dental schools and students on veteran-specific oral care, speaking engagements that focus on the voices of veterans, and advocacy for veteransal health. less
$125,000
Excelth · New Orleans, LA · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support EXCELth in the implementation of the Louisiana Smile Krewe School-Linked Initiative with the goal of increasing… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support EXCELth in the implementation of the Louisiana Smile Krewe School-Linked Initiative with the goal of increasing the number of children utilizing dental services as well as promote widespread use of teledentistry to address barriers to oral health for rural communities. less
$125,000
Family Medicine Education Consortium · Dayton, OH · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Family Medicine Education Consortium to work with the academic family medicine system to affect change in how primary ca… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Family Medicine Education Consortium to work with the academic family medicine system to affect change in how primary care providers approach the oral health care of patients, with a focus on access to appropriate and comprehensive care for veterans. less
$125,000
Kentucky Voices for Health · Louisville, KY · 2024
The purpose of this proposal is to support the efforts of Kentucky Voices for Health as they advocate to prevent the unraveling of Medicaid expansion including expanded dental benefits through the leveraging of communit… read allThe purpose of this proposal is to support the efforts of Kentucky Voices for Health as they advocate to prevent the unraveling of Medicaid expansion including expanded dental benefits through the leveraging of community voice. less
$125,000
Kentucky Youth Advocates · Louisville, KY · 2024
The purpose of this grant is for the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition, supported by Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA), to develop regional workgroups to ensure successful implementation of expanded benefits, build on their l… read allThe purpose of this grant is for the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition, supported by Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA), to develop regional workgroups to ensure successful implementation of expanded benefits, build on their landscape assessment, and develop an updated policy agenda for the 2025 session. less
$125,000
Marshall University Research Corporation · Huntington, WV · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support Marshall University to assess the knowledge gaps around veteransal health access and capture veteran perspectives on care in West Virginia to inform statewide and national oral he… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support Marshall University to assess the knowledge gaps around veteransal health access and capture veteran perspectives on care in West Virginia to inform statewide and national oral health systems change efforts. less
$125,000
McD Global Health · Hallowell, ME · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support MCD Global Health in the integration of oral health with health, dental, and school partners, and increased acc… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support MCD Global Health in the integration of oral health with health, dental, and school partners, and increased access to care for Maine children utilizing school nurses to provide screenings and preventive services. less
$125,000
Mercy Foundation · Roseburg, OR · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Mercy Foundation to address the oral health needs of local veterans admitted to Mercy Medical Center. The Foundation seeks t… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support Mercy Foundation to address the oral health needs of local veterans admitted to Mercy Medical Center. The Foundation seeks to increase access to care and connections to care for in hospital patients, advocate for increasing number of veterans eligible for Veterans Dental Program, share best practices via a public awareness campaign, and to create an online hub dedicated to oral health for veterans. less
$125,000
Missouri Coalition for Oral Health · Jefferson City, MO · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health (MCOH) in their efforts to gather and apply data-driven and lived experience insights… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health (MCOH) in their efforts to gather and apply data-driven and lived experience insights to better understand and address the unmet dental needs of Missouri veterans while elevating the importance of veteran oral health among MCOH members, partners, and stakeholders. less
$125,000
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services · Jefferson City, MO · 2024
This grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Missouri Office of Dental Health (MODH) in evaluating their current work with A.T. Still University's dental clinic (led… read allThis grant, through the Expanding Access and Equity for Veterans Oral Health RFP, will support the Missouri Office of Dental Health (MODH) in evaluating their current work with A.T. Still University's dental clinic (led by former marine, Dr. Herb Silva), which provides dental care to veterans through the Smiles for Vets program. The goal of the evaluation is to learn why veterans seek dental treatment, how dentists can improve care provided, why dental students want to provide care to veterans and what would encourage them continue to provide care post-graduation. less
$125,000
Montana State University Foundation · Bozeman, MT · 2024
This grant, through the school-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will launch the Youth Voice Project, which will conduct focus groups with 7th-12th grade students to identify their percepti… read allThis grant, through the school-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will launch the Youth Voice Project, which will conduct focus groups with 7th-12th grade students to identify their perceptions of oral health in their community. Students will develop oral health outreach initiatives, campaigns, and messages delivered via Native Reach TV, and a Project Advisor will engage in workforce development programming to nurture interest in oral health careers. The Foundation will also pilot a same day treatment protocol in the School Based Health Center to disrupt current model where students are referred to treatment over 100 miles away in Billings. less
$125,000
More Smiles Wisconsin · Madison, WI · 2024
This grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support More Smiles Wisconsin in the expansion of oral health collaborations between schools, school-based prevention p… read allThis grant, through the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will support More Smiles Wisconsin in the expansion of oral health collaborations between schools, school-based prevention programs, and local dentists through the existing and recently established Hometown Smiles program. less
$125,000
New Mainers Public Health Initiative · Lewiston, ME · 2024
The purpose of this grant is to support the New Mainers Public Health Initiative to host health literacy groups, educate and train community members in advocacy toward expanded access to oral health care, and conduct fu… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the New Mainers Public Health Initiative to host health literacy groups, educate and train community members in advocacy toward expanded access to oral health care, and conduct further evaluation of the impact of its oral health-focused community engagement. less

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