# Rural Dental Efficiency and Access Grant

The grant provides funding to rural dental clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and hospitals in Wisconsin to support technology upgrades aimed at improving efficiency and patient access. The program targets gaps in rural oral health care through investments in technology and workflow improvements. Eligible projects focus on implementing new dental technologies, equipment, or software that enhance workflow, care, or accessibility for rural populations. Up to 20% of requested funds may be used for minor renovations (with prior approval), and no more than 8% may be allocated for administrative expenses. Applicant wages/salaries are not fundable. Projects must serve rural or semi-rural Wisconsin counties, excluding Milwaukee County. Applicants can apply to multiple Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) opportunities.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Wisconsin)
- Posted: 2026-06-15
- Questions due: 2026-06-26
- Application due: 2026-07-27
- Eligible applicants: Rural dental clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Critical Access Hospitals, Rural hospitals, Non-profit Dental Clinic, Public Dental Clinic, Private Dental Clinic, Dental Practice, Federally Qualified Health Center, Nonprofit providing dental services, Tribal Dental Clinic
- How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically through the DHS grant application portal using the official online form available at https://apps.dhs.wisconsin.gov/grantsportal/.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/contracts/investing-dental-care-technology-grants-improve-rural-dental-efficiency-and-access.htm

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include rural dental clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Critical Access Hospitals, rural hospitals, nonprofit dental clinics, tribal dental clinics, and organizations providing dental services located in Wisconsin outside of Milwaukee County. Projects must serve rural or semi-rural counties as defined in Exhibit 1 of the RFA.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit a completed application form via the DHS online portal, including a project narrative, detailed budget using the provided Excel template, proof of organizational eligibility/rural location, evidence of nonprofit/clinic status, budget justification, implementation timeline, letters of support from active project partners, and responses to application questions outlined in the RFA.

## Required attachments

- Application form
- Project narrative
- Budget (using DHS template, Excel format)
- Proof of eligibility
- Budget justification
- Implementation timeline
- Letters of support from each partner with an active role
- Responses to Application Questions as outlined

## Application package and source documents

- [Investing in Dental Care Technology Grant Budget Template (Excel) (Investing in Dental Care Technology Grant Budget Template (Excel))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0e92327b-7618-4a57-8b2e-683f5c348012/file) — official: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/rhtp/rhtp-dentatechnology-grant-budget-template.xlsx
- [WI - 2026 - Rural Dental Efficiency and Access Grant (Wisconsin DHS solicitation detail page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a7412137-bf60-4796-8958-7b173011fb51/file) (primary) — official: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/contracts/investing-dental-care-technology-grants-improve-rural-dental-efficiency-and-access.htm
- [WI - 2026 - Investing in Dental Care Technology: Grants to improve rural dental efficiency and access (Download the full grant funding opportunity and addenda (PDF))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/1abafaec-2b19-46fa-aea7-45cf84da4933/file) — official: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/rhtp/rural-dental-efficiency-and-access-grant.pdf
- [WI - 2026 - Current Grant Funding Opportunities (WI DHS Current Grant Funding Opportunities listing)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4b239a59-3de4-4c60-895f-3543578e87c1/file) — official: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/business/solicitations-list.htm
- [WI - 2026 - Investing in Dental Technology Application: Grants to Improve Rural Dental Efficiency and Access](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b3b00637-ed63-438f-93e2-6a9857847b3a/file) — official: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8852042/Rural-Dental-Efficiency-and-Access-Grant-Program-Application

More Wisconsin RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wi (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wi.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rural-dental-efficiency-and-access-grant--7c21259e17 — data as of 2026-06-16.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.