# GO-NORTH School-Based Oral Health Programs (SBOHP) - Three Funding Goals

The GO-NORTH School-Based Oral Health Programs (SBOHP) RFA, administered by the Foundation for Healthy Communities, provides competitive grants to New Hampshire-based organizations for three core goals: (1) Stabilize and strengthen existing rural school-based oral health programs (Goal 1, awards $50,000–$80,000 per application); (2) Launch new rural school-based oral health programs to expand access in underserved rural schools or districts (Goal 2, awards $350,000–$500,000 per application, up to 3 awards in total, with a focus on site identification, staffing, equipment, outreach, and sustainability); (3) Purchase and implement electronic dental record (EDR) systems for school-based oral health programs (Goal 3, approx. $20,000 per application, up to 10 awards; may be applied for standalone or with Goals 1/2, technical assistance provided). Eligible uses and requirements for each goal are specifically detailed in the solicitation. All activities and costs must comply with 2 CFR Part 200, and certain categories (e.g., equipment over $10,000) have special pre-approval requirements. Applicants must submit a narrative linking their proposal to program criteria, a work plan (using FHC's template), a project budget (using the template), letters of support from partners, and appropriate organizational documentation. Awards may be partial or full, and FHC may require budget or scope adjustments prior to contracting. The initial term runs through September 30, 2027, with possible non-competitive renewals through September 30, 2031, subject to performance and funding. The application process and evaluation criteria are designed to advance rural health transformation priorities through sustainable, evidence-based, and measurable approaches.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Foundation for Healthy Communities (FHC) (New Hampshire)
- Posted: 2026-07-28
- Questions due: 2026-09-18
- Application due: 2026-09-25
- Eligible applicants: Non-profit, For-profit, Community-based Organization
- How to apply: Online application via https://healthynh.org portal. All required materials must be uploaded through the portal.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FHC-RFA-ORAL-HEALTH-20260819.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are New Hampshire-based nonprofit, for-profit, and community-based organizations in good standing with the NH Secretary of State. Programs must serve a rural area as defined by the HRSA Rural Health Grants Eligibility Analyzer. Goal 1 is for organizations with existing school-based oral health programs; Goal 2 is for those launching new programs in rural schools/districts (including expanding into new schools; organizations looking to improve current locations are not eligible for Goal 2). Goal 3 (EDR implementation) is open to both existing and new programs as a standalone or combined application. Ineligible applicants include individuals and organizations with current legal proceedings involving the State of New Hampshire or any U.S. governmental entity. Partnerships between eligible organizations are encouraged but require a single lead applicant.

## Requirements

Applicants must: 1) Clearly identify the funding goal(s) they are proposing (Goal 1, 2, 3) and align response to required narrative questions for each; 2) For Goal 1, document a barrier/gap affecting an existing program and describe the impact of investment; 3) For Goal 2, describe the target schools/districts, access gap being addressed, expected outcomes, and present a credible sustainability plan; 4) For Goal 3, describe the current data management approach, EDR implementation plan, and anticipated improvements. Required attachments (all uploaded in portal): Work Plan (FHC template), Project Budget (FHC template), Letters of Support from each key partner (detailing their role), IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter if nonprofit, and Certificate of Good Standing (NH Secretary of State). All expenditures must meet 2 CFR Part 200 standards, and equipment >$10,000/unit requires pre-approval and documentation as per solicitation. FHC reserves the right to issue partial awards and require project/budget revisions before contracting. Ineligible costs include capital projects, duplicative billable services, research, lobbying, and direct cash workforce incentives.

## Required attachments

- Work Plan (FHC template)
- Project Budget (FHC template)
- Letters of Support (from all key partner organizations)
- IRS 501(c)(3) Exemption Letter (if nonprofit)
- Certificate of Good Standing (NH Secretary of State)

## Application package and source documents

- [NH - 2026 - Oral Health & Dental Services RFA (Original RFA (7.27.26), superseded by corrected version 8.20.26)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/41b5f1e4-5fc7-4cf9-ab38-d4fb14b56759/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SchoolBasedOralHealth.Final_.7.27.26-V2.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - Foundation For Healthy Communities Go-North Program Request For Applications (RFA) – Emergency Medical Services](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2fa096a0-5f6b-4c70-b154-c6cb2046e2e3/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FHC-RFA-EMS-MIH-EXTERNAL-6.30.27.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - Rural Healthcare Workforce Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/66f48cdf-eb04-41d8-bd37-a81af694eeda/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/community-college-system-of-nh-workforce-resource-guide.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - Foundation for Health Communities Investing in New Hampshire’s Rural Health Providers](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b08b4128-9496-4467-84d9-4737c9b0f38e/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/foundation-for-health-communicties-resource-guide.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - New Hampshire Moves Forward with Critical Rural Health Funding](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c2b33768-3750-4a85-a99b-57b594d883e2/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Governors-Press-Release.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - Coordination and Support for CMHCs/CCBHCs under New Hampshire's RHT Plan (RHTP)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0850d192-0610-4982-88f0-745d7e9ebe08/file) — official: https://media.sos.nh.gov/govcouncil/2026/0304/Late%20Item%20A%20GC%20Agenda%20030426.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - New Hampshire RHTP (NHRHTP)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7f81fa66-1d7e-444b-b83f-fc9939800079/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/nh-rht-usnh-contract.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - New Hampshire RHTP (771172)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8f06a57b-85fb-4e03-8d4f-28371f5cc88b/file) — official: https://media.sos.nh.gov/govcouncil/2026/0325/Late%20Item%20B%20GC%20Agenda%20032526.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - RHT Fund (RHTF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/11bcccfb-93bf-4a4a-b8b3-d680ca6721fb/file) — official: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt476/files/documents2/rural-health-summit-09042025.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - GO-NORTH and HUB Procurement Calendar for 2026](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d7fec626-b21a-438d-b090-a6be101a8090/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/gonorth-and-hub-development-and-procurement-timeline.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - RHTP (NH RHTP Workforce Initiative)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8bd3eadb-e13e-4da5-93d2-cbcf102d2fd1/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/nh-rht-ccsnh-contract.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - Oral Health & Dental Services RFA (FHC-RFA-ORAL-HEALTH-20260819) (Corrected RFA text (Updated Aug 20 2026 to correct mistakes in prior version))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b6bc1ba6-89f3-4c5e-85f0-41a11b43e24a/file) (primary) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FHC-RFA-ORAL-HEALTH-20260819.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - GO-NORTH RHTP: Rural Primary Care Transformation Funding Opportunity](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d32e7320-75f9-41e5-8b21-cead18e18937/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rural-Primary-Care-Transformation-RFA-FINAL-20260818.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - FHC RHTP Investment & Application Overview](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/028c09dd-7e96-43bb-9c12-924fc05b9db0/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FHC_ProgramGuide_V5-772026-1.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - Foundation for Healthy Communities RFP - Data Collection and Reporting Consulting Services](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6a56184e-6b8e-4945-845c-76e0307f906a/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FHC-DataConsultant-RFP-Final-7.27.26.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - FHC Transformation Technical Assistance Center (T-TAC) RFQ](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/45f996ef-7d68-4101-b103-dfd5a8c539ea/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FHC-TA-RFQ-Final-7.27.26.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - North Fhc (FHC GO-NORTH program source page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6800e396-35f1-4fed-8924-253ae85115a8/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/initiatives/rural-health-transformation-program
- [NH - 2026 - North Fhc (rural-health-transformation-program) (Official FHC program page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8a25bd6f-5139-4eae-9823-bd9567a21924/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/initiatives/rural-health-transformation-program/
- [NH - 2026 - Oral Health RFA - Information Session Q&A (Information session Q&A (August 24, 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5bfc335d-e4f6-4eee-8c33-5b1faba567bd/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SBOHP-FAQ-Document.pdf

More New Hampshire RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nh (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nh.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/go-north-school-based-oral-health-programs-sbohp-three-funding-goals--38ba9887be — data as of 2026-10-23.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.