Request for Grant Proposal Lane County Teledentistry Expansion

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a Request for Grant Proposal (RFGP) for a Teledentistry Expansion Grant targeting Lane County, with the primary objective of expanding oral health care access for underserved populations. This grant opportunity seeks proposals from dental care organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other healthcare organizations to develop and enhance teledentistry services. Eligible organizations can use funding for procurement of teledentistry equipment such as mobile patient chairs, intra-oral x-ray machines, and cavitrons, as well as recruitment costs including hiring bonuses for dentists and travel expenses. The proposal will be evaluated based on three core criteria: augmenting teledentistry programs with trained professionals, addressing oral health workforce shortages, and increasing access to care in rural and underserved areas. Specific evaluation points include a project abstract summary (10 points), organizational capability (20 points), and evaluation plan (10 points). The solicitation (OREGON BUYS #44300-00015624) was posted on January 8, 2026, with proposals due by February 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST through the OregonBuys e-procurement system. The evaluation panel will review proposals between February 11-18, 2026, with recipients notified by February 23, 2026, and the grant cycle beginning March 2, 2026.

The grant is open to dental and healthcare organizations that can demonstrate financial investment beyond the requested grant funds and provide detailed sustainability plans. Organizations must be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State Business Registry and maintain comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability insurance. Selected recipients will be required to submit annual expenditure reports, provide semi-annual evaluation effectiveness reports to OHA's Clinical Supports, Integration, and Workforce Unit, and participate in bi-monthly check-ins with OHA staff. The grant has a total allocated funding of $50,000 for one recipient, with a 24-month implementation period and expectations of continued sustainability beyond the funded period. Proposers must leverage existing community resources and focus on creating or expanding teledentistry programs that provide comprehensive preventive oral health services. The grant will support activities such as using silver diamine fluoride, recruiting healthcare professionals, and implementing technology to improve oral health access in Lane County. Potential applicants can submit questions via the OregonBuys Q&A tab by January 21, 2026, with the sole point of contact being Suzanne Christman from the OHA Office of Contracts and Procurement.