Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (93.236)
Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (Assistance Listing 93.236) is run by the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $63.6 million in 62 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.0 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.3 million. Half of the 62 awards fell between $365,439 and $1.6 million, and they ranged from $22,399 to $2.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$63.6 million
- Grant awards62
- Typical award$1.3 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$14.4 million
- Size rank954 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $11.5 million in fiscal 2021 to $14.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 954th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 61% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 40 states and territories.
What the program funds
Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities assist states to develop and implement innovative programs to address the dental workforce needs of designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include Governor appointed, state government entities. In addition to U.S. states, eligible applicants include: District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Each state is limited to only one application. Applicants must have significant experience with addressing oral health workforce issues in underserved populations. Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government and Native American Organizations may apply if they are otherwise eligible.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds may only be used for the purposes identified in statute, and may not be used for purposes specified in HRSA’s SF-424 R&R Application Guide. In addition, funds for this program may not be used for new construction or for the purpose of conducting major renovation activities, nor can funding be used for the acquisition of real property.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. An entity that receives a grant under this program must contribute non-federal funds to activities carried out under this grant to an amount equal to at least 40 percent of the federal funding in support of the project. Matching funds may be a combination of in-kind contributions, fairly valued, including plant, equipment, and services and may provide the contributions from state, local, or private sources.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
FY 23 Range $250,584-$400,000; Average award: $387,804 FY 24 Range $278,945 - $400,000; Average award: $391,522 FY 25 est Range $281,289 - $400,000; Average est award: $389,995
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 2.8% of the money, colleges and universities 0.5%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 54 | $61.5 million | 97% |
| State and local governments | 7 | $1.8 million | 2.8% |
| Colleges and universities | 1 | $349,265 | 0.5% |
By state
35 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $2.4 million |
| Washington | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Iowa | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Alaska | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Idaho | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $2.0 million |
| North Dakota | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Oregon | 2 | $2.0 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Montana | 2 | $1.9 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Texas | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $1.9 million |
| West Virginia | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Utah | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Federated States of Micronesia | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Nevada | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $1.4 million |
| California | 1 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Florida | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $984,494 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $923,045 |
| New York | 2 | $408,190 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | $364,485 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $295,768 |