The FY 2026 Quality Improvement Fund aims to help health centers improve dental services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, like autism. The grant supports projects that use proven methods to increase access to dental care and improve outcomes. It also focuses on training staff to better serve these children.
Who it's for: This grant is for health centers looking to enhance their dental services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. It's ideal for those ready to implement evidence-based models and innovative approaches to improve access and outcomes.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to propose evidence-based models
- Lack of innovative approaches in the project plan
- Incomplete application
- Missing workforce training plans
- Not targeting children with neurodevelopmental disorders
What You May Need
- Detailed project work plan
- Evidence-based model descriptions
- Innovative approach outlines
- Workforce training plans
- Budget proposal
- Organizational background
- Letters of support
- Proof of eligibility
- Project timeline
- Evaluation plan
Cautions
- Ensure your project plan is detailed and evidence-based.
- Focus on innovative approaches.
- Include comprehensive workforce training plans.
- Target services specifically for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any organization capable of fulfilling the grant's requirements can apply. This typically includes health centers and similar entities focused on improving dental services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Overview
This grant is for health centers looking to enhance their dental services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. It's ideal for those ready to implement evidence-based models and innovative approaches to improve access and outcomes.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to propose evidence-based models
- Lack of innovative approaches in the project plan
- Incomplete application
- Missing workforce training plans
- Not targeting children with neurodevelopmental disorders
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to implement evidence-based models, develop innovative approaches, and train staff to improve dental services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Total Program Funding
$50,000,000
Expected Awards
25
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 8, 2026(25 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a detailed project work plan
- Include evidence-based model descriptions
- Outline innovative approaches
- Create workforce training plans
- Prepare a budget proposal
- Gather organizational background information
- Obtain letters of support
- Verify eligibility
- Draft a project timeline
- Design an evaluation plan