Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Quality Improvement Fund - Improving Access to Dental Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (QIF-DNDD)
The QIF-DNDD grant funds quality improvement initiatives to enhance access to dental services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, supporting evidence-based practices and outcomes improvements.
About this program
The FY 2026 Quality Improvement Fund - Improving Access to Dental Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (QIF-DNDD) is designed to support organizations in implementing quality improvement projects that address barriers to dental care for children with developmental disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions. This grant aims to advance best practices, develop training programs, improve care coordination, and increase access to appropriate dental services for this vulnerable population. Eligible applicants can use funds to implement evidence-based interventions, develop provider training curricula, enhance care delivery models, establish referral networks, or create supportive resources that facilitate dental care access and improve health outcomes.
Eligibility
Likely eligible: dental organizations, healthcare systems, hospitals, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), community health centers, nonprofits serving children with neurodevelopmental disorders, state and local health departments, academic dental institutions. Restrictions and specific organizational requirements would be detailed in full program solicitation.
Requirements
- Focus on improving dental services access for children with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Implementation of quality improvement initiatives
- Use of evidence-based practices