Improving Recruitment/Retention of Dental Workforce Program

The District of Columbia, Department of Health (DC Health) is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to Improve Recruitment/Retention of Dental Workforce. Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) State: District of Columbia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose of this funding is to improve recruitment and/or retention of dental workforce practicing in a dental Health Professional Shortage Area. This may be achieved through implementation, or development and implementation of a targeted training program, development of programs to address organizational gaps that address oral health workforce retention, or other strategies to address burnout. The goal of this project is to implement a sustainable and scalable approach to meet the needs of an organization and their oral health workforce, or to identify drivers and solutions to oral health administrative and clinical support staff retention. Funding Information Anticipated Amount Available: $80,000 Annual Floor Award Amount: $60,000 Annual Ceiling Award Amount: $80,000 Project Period The first budget period of this award is anticipated to begin on August 1, 2024 and to continue through July 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria The following are eligible organizations/entities who can apply for grant funds under this RFA: Federally Qualified Health Centers Dental clinics providing care in dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) For more information, visit DC Health.