Predoctoral Pediatric Training in General Dentistry and Dental Hygiene
The goal of this announcement is to enhance clinical pediatric predoctoral dental and dental hygiene training focusing on children ages 0-5 to improve the oral health of vulnerable, underserved, and rural pediatric populations.
Related Programs
Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Health Resources and Services Administration
Estimated Funding: $1,500,000
Office: Health Resources and Services Administration
Estimated Funding: $1,500,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include accredited schools of dentistry and dental hygiene, public or non-profit hospitals, or other public or private not-for-profit entities which the Secretary has determined are capable of carrying out such grants to plan, develop, and operate, or participate in, an approved professional training program in the field of dentistry and dental hygiene for dental and dental hygiene students. Current recipients of Predoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene awards are not eligible to apply.
Faith-based and community-based organizations, community colleges, as well as Tribes and Tribal organizations, are eligible to apply provided they are otherwise eligible and are capable of carrying out grants to plan, develop, and operate, or participate in, an approved professional training program in the field of dentistry or dental hygiene for dental or dental hygiene students.
All training activities must be conducted by an accredited entity; therefore, either the applicant or a partner organization(s) must be accredited.
Programs in the process of receiving accreditation may apply, however the applicant or partner organization(s) must be accredited by the time of funding.
The applicant must submit accreditation documentation for the relevant training program in Attachment 8 Section IV.2.v of this FOA. HRSA will check the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) website for accreditation confirmation.
Accreditation must be maintained throughout the five-year project period.
Failure to maintain accreditation will result in the termination of grant funding under this Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Foreign entities are not eligible for HRSA awards, unless the authorizing legislation specifically authorizes awards to foreign entities or the award is for research.
This exception does not extend to research training awards or construction of research facilities.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services AdministrationJungard@hrsa.gov
Agency Email Description:
Contact Jesse Ungard at (301)443-6249 or email Jungard@hrsa.gov
Agency Email:
Jungard@hrsa.gov
Date Posted:
2016-11-14
Application Due Date:
2017-01-30
Archive Date:
2017-03-31
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