Community-Based Participatory Research to Advance Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) for Optimizing Oral Health for All (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
About
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit UG3/UH3 phased, cooperative agreement research applications to evaluate, implement, and/or test population-based interventions to policies, programs, and/or practices for promoting integration of services, systems, and/or values by leveraging cross-sector partnerships in communities. Such interventions must address social and chronic disease common risk factors and/or barriers driving oral disease burden in communities. Projects funded through this funding opportunity and a separately funded Community Engagement Evaluation and Data Coordination hub (CEED) will form a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) consortium: Advancing Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT), which will receive consultative services from the NIH Community Engagement Alliance Consultative Resource (CEACR) and join in the Science Collaborative for Health and Artificial Intelligence Reduction of Errors (SCHARE) platform for the overarching goal of promoting data use and transformational community engagement to optimize oral health for all people across the lifespan.
The Community-Based Participatory Research to Advance Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) for Optimizing Oral Health for All grant is designed for organizations and research teams committed to improving oral health outcomes through community-engaged research and intervention implementation. This NIH-funded opportunity supports UG3/UH3 phased cooperative agreements that evaluate, implement, and test population-based interventions addressing oral disease burden in communities. The grant funds projects that leverage cross-sector partnerships to integrate services, systems, and values while addressing social and chronic disease risk factors that drive oral health disparities. Applicants should focus on community-based participatory research approaches that engage stakeholders meaningfully in research design and implementation. Organizations selected will join the ADAPT consortium, receiving consultative support from the NIH Community Engagement Alliance Consultative Resource (CEACR) and participating in the SCHARE platform for data use and community engagement. This funding opportunity is ideal for research institutions, public health organizations, and community-based entities working to transform oral health practices and policies through collaborative, data-driven approaches that benefit all populations across the lifespan.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
November 16, 2028
Award Amount
Up to $300K
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Grant Amount
Up to $300K
Deadline
2028-11-16
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual (Deadline: November 16, 2028)
Best For
Research institutions, public health organizations, and community-based entities focused on community-engaged oral health research and intervention implementation
Eligibility
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Community-Based Participatory Research to Advance Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) for Optimizing Oral Health for All (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Eligible applicants must be domestic U.S. organizations. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, foreign organizations, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. Foreign components are not allowed. For detailed eligibility requirements including specific organizational types and requirements, refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on the NIH website.
How much funding does Community-Based Participatory Research to Advance Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) for Optimizing Oral Health for All (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional) provide?
Funding amounts range from up to $300,000. The specific amount awarded may vary based on project scope, research design, and evaluation needs. Applicants should consult the official NOFO for detailed budget guidelines and any special funding considerations for phased UG3/UH3 cooperative agreements.
How do I apply for Community-Based Participatory Research to Advance Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) for Optimizing Oral Health for All (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Applications are submitted as phased cooperative agreement research proposals through the NIH grants system. Applicants must prepare detailed proposals outlining their community-based participatory research approach, intervention strategy, implementation plan, and evaluation methodology. The deadline for the next funding cycle is November 16, 2028. Visit the official NIH website or grants.nih.gov for complete application instructions, required forms, and submission procedures.
What can Community-Based Participatory Research to Advance Data and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) for Optimizing Oral Health for All (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional) funding be used for?
Funding supports the evaluation, implementation, and testing of population-based interventions targeting oral health promotion through policies, programs, and practices. Projects must address social and chronic disease risk factors and barriers driving oral disease burden in communities. Funding enables cross-sector partnerships, community engagement activities, data collection and analysis, intervention implementation, and participation in the ADAPT consortium with access to CEACR consultative services and the SCHARE platform for health data and artificial intelligence applications.
Last updated: July 5, 2026