HRSA-26-084: Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Health Resources and Services Administration notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 15, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$14.8 million
- Expected awards37
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 17, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities awards averaged $1.0 million; this notice allows up to $400,000 per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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).
Who has won Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (93.236) awarded $63.6 million across 62 grant awards, an average of $1.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services | Wisconsin | 2 | $2.4 million |
| Washington State Department of Health | Washington | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Iowa Department of Public Health | Iowa | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment | Colorado | 2 | $2.0 million |
| State of Alaska Department of Health | Alaska | 2 | $2.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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