Synopsis

The purpose of the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program is to increase the number of dental and dental hygiene faculty in the workforce by assisting dental and dental hygiene training programs to attract and retain full-time faculty through loan repayment.
Response Date	Jul 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jun 05, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	100,000
Award Floor	1
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Private institutions of higher education

Additional Info on Eligibility:

You can apply if you are: A Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited program of general, pediatric, or public health dentistry in a public or private, nonprofit dental or dental hygiene school; or a CODA accredited residency or advanced education program in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Health Resources and Services Administration
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 301-443-7432

CFDA Program(s)

• 93.059: Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry