Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Dental Reimbursement Program

Background
The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) aims to improve access to medical care, medication, and essential support services for low-income individuals living with HIV. The Part F Dental Reimbursement Program (DRP) specifically focuses on enhancing oral health care services for this population. Authorized under section 2692(b) of the Public Health Service Act, the DRP provides partial reimbursement to eligible dental schools and accredited dental hygiene programs for unreimbursed costs incurred while providing oral health care to patients with HIV.

Grant Details
The DRP reimburses eligible entities for certain costs incurred in providing uncompensated or partially uncompensated oral health care to people with HIV from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Eligible applicants include accredited domestic dental schools and dental hygiene programs. The program's goals are to improve access to oral health care services for low-income individuals with HIV and support education and training for dental providers. Funds will be allocated based on the number of patients served and the extent of unreimbursed care costs relative to other applicants. The expected total funding available in FY 2026 is $9,000,000, with approximately 50 grants anticipated. The funding range per award varies.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include accredited domestic dental schools and other accredited dental education programs such as dental hygiene programs or those sponsored by a school of dentistry. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other domestic organizations may apply. Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for funded projects is from September 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is $9,000,000 for FY 2026. Individual grant awards will vary based on the number of patients served and unreimbursed costs.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in accredited institutions located within the United States, including all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories.