Community Engagement Evaluation and Data Coordination (CEED) Hub to Advance Data and Practice Transformation for Optimizing Oral Health For All Across the Lifespan (U01, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is preparing to issue a funding opportunity titled “Community Engagement Evaluation and Data Coordination (CEED) Hub to Advance Data and Practice Transformation for Optimizing Oral Health For All Across the Lifespan.” This initiative, designated under the U01 cooperative agreement mechanism, is intended to support an evaluation and coordination center that will serve a broader NIH-funded consortium focused on oral health equity. This grant opportunity is currently in forecast status, indicating that applications are not yet being accepted, but advance notice is provided to enable potential applicants to prepare meaningful collaborations and project plans. The CEED Hub is a key component of a larger initiative known as the Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Consortium—Advancing DAta and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) for Optimizing Oral Health. This consortium will include separately funded CBPR projects aimed at addressing disparities and improving outcomes in oral health across the lifespan. CEED will serve as a central node for data integration, technical assistance, evaluation, and infrastructure support. The overarching goal is to promote effective use of data and community-driven practices to transform oral health care delivery and outcomes. The CEED Hub will operate in close coordination with other NIH-supported platforms including the Community Engagement Alliance Consultative Resource (CEACR) and the Science Collaborative for Health disparities and Artificial intelligence Reduction of Errors (SCHARE). Its activities will be concentrated across three major domains: (1) Data Planning, Consultation, and Technical Assistance for Research Methodology and Analytics, (2) Community Engagement Evaluation, and (3) ADAPT Infrastructure and Operational Support. Institutions applying for this opportunity should have robust experience in program evaluation, data coordination, quality improvement, and community-engaged research methodologies. The forecast indicates that applications will be due by October 7, 2025, with an estimated award date of July 1, 2026. The project start date is expected to align with the award date, indicating a mid-2026 launch for funded projects. While no funding amounts, ceiling, or floor levels are listed at this time, the cooperative agreement structure and complexity of the initiative imply substantial support. However, specific funding levels will need to be confirmed once the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is released. Eligible applicants include a broad spectrum of entities such as state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, nonprofit and for-profit entities, educational institutions, and public housing authorities. This wide eligibility reflects the program's emphasis on interdisciplinary and community-anchored approaches to health equity. Notably, matching funds are not required, which may make the opportunity accessible to a broader range of applicants. For further information, the designated contact is Hiroko Iida, DDS, MPH at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. She can be reached at 301-594-7404 or via email at hiroko.iida@nih.gov. Potential applicants are encouraged to begin early coordination, especially given the complexity of roles and collaborative expectations associated with CEED and the broader ADAPT consortium.