# Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hrsa-26-084-grants-to-states-to-support-oral-health-workforce/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362380

> Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $1) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 37 awards worth $14.8 million in total. Applications closed on July 17, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HRSA-26-084 |
| Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 17, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $400,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 37 |
| Total funding | $14.8 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.236 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

These types of domestic* organizations may apply:State governor-designated entities such as:The office of the state dental director. State-run university or dental school. State or special district government, including the District of Columbia, domestic territories, and freely associated states. We encourage states to work with tribal entities to facilitate greater coordination between states and tribal governments. We will only accept one application per state. All states are eligible to apply. If you are a current recipient with a period of performance ending on August 31, 2026, you are eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

This program supports states in developing and implementing innovative programs to address the oral health workforce needs of Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (Dental HPSAs).

## Questions people ask

### Is HRSA-26-084 still open?

No. It closed on July 17, 2026.

### Who can apply for Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW)?

Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW)?

Closed July 17, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $400,000 each. About $14.8 million in total across about 37 awards.

### Who has won Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Washington State Department of Health, Iowa Department of Public Health. The program made 62 awards worth $63.6 million in that time.