OpenState of New YorkAgency ID DWFRFA2028

Drinking Water Fluoridation RFA

Department of Health · State of New York

At a glance

Drinking Water Fluoridation RFA is an open New York state grant opportunity from the Department of Health (State of New York). Applications are due September 28, 2028. Total estimated funding is $2.5M. Applicant types listed as eligible include for profit, governmental entity and not-for-profit. It is listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Feb 11, 2026Posted
Sep 28, 2028Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Feb 11, 2026
Close date: Sep 28, 2028
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $2,500,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not specified
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS))

Grant opportunity ID: DWFRFA2028
Status: Advertised Only - Not in SFS
How to submit: Advertised in SFS only — apply as the announcement directs (not through SFS).
Anticipated award date: Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Anticipated initial contract length: 24 Month(s)
Letter of intent: Submission of a Letter of Interest is not a requirement of this RFA, nor does the submission of a Letter of Interest by a prospective Applicant impose any obligation upon the Applicant to submit an Application in response to this RFA. To be clear, an Application may be submitted without first having submitted a Letter of Interest.
Questions due: Monday, September 25, 2028
Questions and answers: All substantive questions by Applicants with respect to any aspect of the RFA must be submitted in writing to the following email address: DFHDWF@health.ny.gov. This includes Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) questions and questions pertaining to the MWBE forms. See, Section IV.H. (Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Requirements). Questions of a technical nature related to formatting or other minor details related to preparation of an Application may also be addressed in writing to the email address noted above. Questions are of a technical nature if they are
Service areas: Government Supports, Health Services

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS). GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

For Profit
Governmental Entity
Not-For-Profit

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).

Rolling Submissions Component A: Planning and Feasibility Projects (DOH01-DWFAR-2023) Component B: Implementation and Maintenance Projects (DOH01-DWFBR-2023) The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Division of Family Health (DFH), Bureau of Child Health (BCH) announces the availability of funding through this Request for Applications (RFA) to maintain and expand New York State (NYS) residents¿ access to optimally fluoridated water. The purpose of this RFA is to identify eligible NYS municipalities that want to work with NYS to increase the number of communities with access to fluoridated water. The key characteristic of a successful applicant is the ability to document a proposed NYS municipal drinking water fluoridation project utilizing the documents provided. There are two components available in this funding opportunity. Component A is for eligible municipalities seeking to develop an Engineering Report to determine the feasibility of starting community water fluoridation or upgrade/modify an existing fluoridation system. Component B is for eligible municipalities looking to purchase, upgrade, replace or repair water fluoridation equipment to initiate or maintain community water fluoridation.

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in New York).
Find out how to submitAdvertised in SFS only — apply as the announcement directs (not through SFS). Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyKrista Barringer · krista.barringer@health.ny.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before September 28, 2028Due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Krista Barringer
krista.barringer@health.ny.gov

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Drinking Water Fluoridation RFA”?

According to the official notice, applications are due September 28, 2028. The notice adds: “Due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Drinking Water Fluoridation RFA”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: For Profit, Governmental Entity and Not-For-Profit. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Drinking Water Fluoridation RFA”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $2,500,000.

How do I apply for “Drinking Water Fluoridation RFA”?

Applications go directly to Department of Health, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: Advertised in SFS only — apply as the announcement directs (not through SFS).. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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