Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP)

Background
The Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) aims to increase the number of dental and dental hygiene faculty in the workforce. This program assists dental and dental hygiene training programs in attracting and retaining full-time faculty through loan repayment. The program is issued by the Comptroller of the Currency, part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Grant Details
The DFLRP provides loan repayment assistance to eligible dental and dental hygiene faculty members. The specific tasks include:
1. Assisting in attracting qualified candidates for faculty positions;
2. Retaining existing faculty members;
3. Providing financial support through loan repayment for those who commit to teaching in accredited programs.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be full-time faculty members at an accredited dental or dental hygiene program. Preference may be given to those from disadvantaged backgrounds or who have demonstrated a commitment to serving underserved populations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is from October 10, 2025, to October 9, 2026.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant has not been specified in the provided text, but it includes potential individual awards based on the loan amounts eligible for repayment.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed within accredited dental and dental hygiene training programs across the United States.