Program Eligibility Requirements

• Grant monies are for community-based fluoride varnish programs for unserved and underserved populations in Texas

• Minimum number of varnish applications is 2 per person within a 12-month period

• Minimum number of participants to receive varnish is 200

• Maximum administrative costs for the program must not exceed 25% of the total award amount (i.e. $250.00)

• Fluoride varnish program must include an educational component

• Program must include a collaborative partnership between 3 or more entities (e.g. TDHA, Head Start, and Dental Hygiene School) 

• Program must demonstrate an effort to refer participants to a dental home

 

Selection Criteria

The ADHA Institute for Oral Health Community Service Grant Review Committee will use the following unweighted selection criteria to evaluate applications using the POAER Model:

Problem

1. Clearly describes and documents the need for the project.

2. Offers a creative and contemporary approach to this endeavor.

Objectives

1. Presents a clear and logical planning process.

Actions

1. Presents a clear and logical implementation process with strong preventive and educational components.

Evaluation

1.  Presents a clear and logical evaluation process.

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