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Grant for Dental Service Access Improvement for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

This opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeks proposals to improve dental care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs): - Government Buyer: - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Eligible Applicants: - Health Center Program award recipients with an active H80 award funded under §330(e) of the Public Health Service Act - Scope of Work: - Develop and implement evidence-based and innovative approaches to increase access to preventive and additional dental services for children with NDDs (including autism spectrum and developmental disorders) - Advance workforce skills and improve patient outcomes within health centers - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs are mentioned - Focus is on service delivery, programmatic innovation, and quality improvement in dental care - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must submit project work plans detailing their proposed models and approaches - Emphasis on measurable improvements in access and outcomes for children with NDDs - No part numbers, quantities, or named vendors are specified; the opportunity is a grant for programmatic initiatives, not product procurement

Description

The FY 2026 Quality Improvement Fund aims to increase access to preventive and additional dental services and improve dental health outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism spectrum and developmental disorders. Health centers will pilot innovative approaches based on evidence-based models to enhance access to dental services for children with NDDs, advance workforce skills, and improve patient outcomes. Applicants must propose project work plans detailing specific evidence-based models and innovative approaches, as well as plans to advance workforce skills to support access to dental services for children with NDDs.

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