Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 11 112
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- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "School Based Comprehensive Oral Health Services Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110 Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 7, 2011 and posted on May 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1)For the purposes of this grant program an established SBHC is a health clinic that (A) meets the definition of a school based health center under section 2110(c)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(A) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act) 42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) . In keeping with these definitions, the applicant organization (who may likely be a sponsoring facility, or qualifies as such) will administer the comprehensive oral health services within a SBHC. Applications failing to demonstrate such experience or capacity will not be considered. 2)As cited in Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51a.3 (a), any public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b), is eligible to apply for this federal funding opportunity. If otherwise eligible, faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply for this federal funding opportunity. 3)Applicant, proposed partner and/or SBHC is not a current recipient of funding authorized under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act.
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Opportunity Summary:
The School Based Comprehensive Oral Health Services (SBCOHS) Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-11-112) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), specifically aimed at improving access to dental care for children through school-based health centers (SBHCs). The core goal is to show, through real-world demonstration projects, that comprehensive oral health services can be successfully integrated into an existing SBHC setting. The program emphasizes reaching children with the greatest need, with a primary focus on early childhood and on elementary and middle school aged students, and ensuring they receive both high-quality oral health education and the full range of preventive and restorative dental services.
A central theme of the opportunity is strengthening what already exists rather than building a new clinic from scratch. Funded projects are expected to augment an established school-based health care delivery system by adding culturally competent, comprehensive oral health care and education. In practical terms, this means expanding the SBHC's capacity so students can receive dental screenings, prevention (such as sealants, fluoride, and education on daily oral hygiene), and restorative care when needed, all in a setting that is easier to access than traditional community dental offices for many families. The program is framed as a way to reduce barriers that underserved and high-risk students commonly face, including transportation difficulties, provider shortages, and gaps in insurance coverage or service availability.
The target populations are explicitly described as underserved, high-risk children and youth, including those enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The intent is to increase access not only to dental treatment but also to education that supports long-term oral health, recognizing that early intervention can prevent more serious and costly dental problems later. By embedding services in schools, the program aims to reach children where they already spend much of their day, which can improve follow-through, reduce missed appointments, and normalize preventive care.
From a funding perspective, HRSA anticipated making around 12 awards under this opportunity, with an estimated total funding level of $2.4 million. The award ceiling was listed as $200,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier for organizations that want to apply. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is health under CFDA number 93.110 (Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs). The opportunity was posted May 31, 2011, created June 7, 2011, and had an original closing date of July 1, 2011, later extended to July 15, 2011, with an archive date of August 30, 2011.
Eligibility is tied closely to the existence and definition of a qualifying school-based health center. Applicants must demonstrate they administer, or have the capacity and experience to administer, comprehensive oral health services within an established SBHC that meets the statutory definition under section 2110(c)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act, and that the SBHC is administered by a sponsoring facility as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B). Applications that fail to show this experience or capacity would not be considered, which signals that HRSA wanted projects that could implement quickly and credibly within an operational SBHC environment. In addition, under 42 CFR 51a.3(a), a wide range of public and private entities could apply, including Indian tribes and tribal organizations (as defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b), and faith-based and community organizations were also eligible if otherwise qualified. However, a key restriction is that the applicant, proposed partner, and/or SBHC could not be a current recipient of funding authorized under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, which generally refers to certain federally funded health center programs.
Overall, the SBCOHS grant program is best understood as a targeted investment in school-based infrastructure to close oral health gaps for children who are least likely to receive timely dental care. It is designed to test and showcase workable models for integrating dental services into SBHCs, emphasize culturally competent care and education, and measurably increase access to preventive and restorative oral health services for children in underserved communities, particularly those covered by Medicaid and CHIP. For applicants, the defining requirements are having an established SBHC platform, the organizational ability to deliver comprehensive dental services within that setting, and eligibility that avoids overlap with section 330-funded health center recipients.
School Based Comprehensive Oral Health Services (SBCOHS) Grant Program (HRSA-11-112) FAQs
What is the SBCOHS Grant Program (HRSA-11-112)?
The School Based Comprehensive Oral Health Services (SBCOHS) Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-11-112) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is focused on improving access to dental care for children through school-based health centers (SBHCs) by supporting real-world demonstration projects that integrate comprehensive oral health services into an existing SBHC setting.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core goal is to demonstrate that comprehensive oral health services can be successfully integrated into an established school-based health center. Projects are intended to show workable, real-world approaches for delivering high-quality oral health education and a full range of preventive and restorative dental services in schools, especially for children with the greatest need.
Who is the federal agency offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
What types of services does the program aim to support in schools?
The program emphasizes culturally competent, comprehensive oral health care and education delivered through an SBHC. Examples described include dental screenings, preventive services (such as sealants and fluoride), education on daily oral hygiene, and restorative care when needed.
Is this grant meant to build a new clinic from scratch?
No. A central theme is strengthening what already exists. Funded projects are expected to augment an established school-based health care delivery system (an existing SBHC) by adding or expanding comprehensive oral health services and education, rather than creating a new clinic model from the ground up.
Which students or age groups are prioritized?
The program primarily focuses on children with the greatest need, with an emphasis on early childhood and on elementary and middle school aged students.
What populations are the primary target for services?
The target populations are underserved, high-risk children and youth. The opportunity explicitly includes children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Why place dental services in a school-based health center setting?
The opportunity is framed as a way to reduce barriers commonly faced by underserved and high-risk students, including transportation difficulties, provider shortages, and gaps in insurance coverage or service availability. By embedding services where children already spend much of their day, the program aims to improve follow-through, reduce missed appointments, and normalize preventive care.
What kinds of barriers is the program trying to address?
The program is intended to reduce access barriers such as transportation challenges, shortages of dental providers, and gaps related to insurance coverage or service availability, particularly for underserved and high-risk children.
What is meant by "comprehensive" oral health services in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, "comprehensive" includes oral health education plus the full range of preventive and restorative dental services delivered through an SBHC. The opportunity specifically references screenings, preventive services (including sealants and fluoride), and restorative care when needed.
How many awards did HRSA anticipate making, and what was the total funding level?
HRSA anticipated making approximately 12 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2.4 million.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument and activity category?
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is health.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 93.110, Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted May 31, 2011, and created June 7, 2011. The original closing date was July 1, 2011, and it was later extended to July 15, 2011. The archive date was August 30, 2011.
What is required regarding an SBHC to be eligible?
Eligibility is closely tied to having an established school-based health center that meets the statutory definition under section 2110(c)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act, and being administered by a sponsoring facility as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B). Applicants must demonstrate they administer, or have the capacity and experience to administer, comprehensive oral health services within that established SBHC.
What happens if an application does not show experience or capacity to deliver comprehensive oral health services in an established SBHC?
Applications that fail to show the required experience or capacity would not be considered, indicating HRSA expected applicants to be positioned to implement quickly and credibly within an operational SBHC environment.
What types of organizations could apply under the general eligibility rules referenced?
Under 42 CFR 51a.3(a), a wide range of public and private entities could apply. The opportunity description specifically mentions Indian tribes and tribal organizations (as defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b), and notes that faith-based and community organizations were also eligible if otherwise qualified.
Are Indian tribes and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity indicates Indian tribes and tribal organizations (as defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b) were among the eligible applicants, if otherwise qualified.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity states that faith-based organizations were eligible if otherwise qualified.
Are community organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity states that community organizations were eligible if otherwise qualified.
Is there any restriction related to existing federal health center funding (Section 330)?
Yes. A key restriction is that the applicant, proposed partner, and/or SBHC could not be a current recipient of funding authorized under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (generally referring to certain federally funded health center programs).
Does the restriction apply only to the main applicant, or also to partners and the SBHC?
Based on the opportunity description, the restriction applies to the applicant, proposed partner, and/or SBHC. In other words, none of these entities could be a current recipient of section 330-authorized funding.
What is the overall purpose of the program in practical terms?
In practical terms, the program is a targeted investment in school-based infrastructure to close oral health gaps for children least likely to receive timely dental care. It is designed to test and showcase models for integrating dental services into SBHCs, emphasize culturally competent care and education, and measurably increase access to preventive and restorative oral health services for underserved children, particularly those covered by Medicaid and CHIP.
What makes this opportunity a "demonstration project" effort?
The opportunity emphasizes real-world demonstration projects intended to show that comprehensive oral health services can be integrated successfully into an existing SBHC setting, producing workable models that improve access and delivery of services to high-need student populations.
What does the opportunity say about culturally competent care?
Funded projects are expected to add culturally competent, comprehensive oral health care and education as part of expanding an established SBHC's services.
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