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Closed on Jul 8, 2026

Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP)

Health Resources and Services Administration · Opportunity number HRSA-26-066

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 8, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberHRSA-26-066
AgencyHealth Resources and Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.059
PostedJun 5, 2026
DeadlineJul 8, 2026
Award ceiling$100,000
Award floor$1
Expected number of awards8
Estimated total program funding$800,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHealth
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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