Apply for QIF-DNDD

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• How to apply
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Who can apply

You can apply if you are a Health Center Program award recipient with an active H80 award. A Health Center Program (H80) award is funded under section 330(e) of the Public Health Service Act.

At the time of application your Health Center Program scope of project must include preventive and additional dental services provided in at least one directly-operated in-scope service site in your scope of project.

You are not eligible to apply if you received any of the following:

• QIF-Optimizing Virtual Care (HRSA-22-097)
• QIF-Maternal Health (HRSA-23-027)
• QIF-Transitions in Care for Justice-Involved Populations (HRSA-25-005)

Review the Eligibility Information in the NOFO for more details.

Key funding details

We expect to award $50 million in total funding to approximately 25 health centers in FY 2026. Health centers can apply for up to $2 million. This is a one-time competitive funding opportunity.

Health centers will use QIF-DNDD funding to increase access to preventive dental and additional dental services and improve dental health outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including children with autism spectrum and developmental disorders.

Through this one-time investment, health centers will build upon existing evidence-based models to pilot innovative approaches to increase access to dental services for children with NDDs, advance the skills and knowledge of your workforce to support access to services, and improve patient outcomes. 

How to apply

Apply in:

1. Grants.gov: Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 2, 2026.

Find resources for your application

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

FY 2026 QIF-DNDD FAQ

Application aids

• HRSA Scoring Rubric
• HRSA Application Guide (PDF - 755 KB)

Attachments

• Summary of Contracts and Agreements Sample

Budget Presentation 

• Budget Narrative with Staff Justification Table Sample

Program-Specific Forms and Instructions

• Equipment List (PDF - 220 KB)* 
• Form 1B: Funding Request Summary (PDF - 178 KB)  
• H80 Grant Number Form (PDF - 337 KB) 

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Minor A/R Forms

• Minor A/R Budget Justification Sample
• Minor A/R Project Cover Page (PDF - 330 KB)
• Environmental Information and Documentation (EID) Checklist  (PDF - 2 MB)
• Template landlord letter for minor A/R (PDF - 46 KB) 
• Other Requirements for Sites (PDF - 298 KB)

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HRSA resources

• Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs (DSCSHN) | MCHB
• HHS Grants Policy Statement (PDF - 1 MB)
• HRSA Policies, Regulations, and Guidance 
• Adopting 2 CFR Part 200 (PDF - 75 KB)
• Service Descriptors for Form 5A: Services Provided (PDF - 454 KB)

Federal resources

• Measures: Family Experiences with Care Coordination measure set (FECC) (PDF) (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Contact us

If you have a question about:	You can reach us at:
Developing your application	BPHC Contact Form Under Funding, select Applications for Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) Select Quality Improvement Fund (QIF)
Your Budget	Email Katherine Rutledge Call 301-443-2882
Grants.gov	Call 800-518-4726 (international callers, please dial 606-545-5035) Email support@grants.gov Self-Service Knowledge Base
Where your application is in our review process	Track Grant Application