Access to Care Grants Program

Geographic Scope: 15-state enterprise and Washington, D.C. (AL, CA, DE, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, MT, NV, NY, PA, TX, UT, WV)

The Community Care Foundation awards several million dollars annually in Access to Care Grants to dental clinics and nonprofit organizations across the country. In 2024-2025, the program granted $16.3 million in funding to 215 nonprofit organizations.

Focus Areas:

• Increase access to oral health care for underserved individuals
• Enable preventive and restorative dental treatments in accessible locations
• Serve populations struggling with oral health problems, including:
  • Older adults living in poverty
  • People of color
  • Individuals with mobility issues

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Dental clinics
• Community health organizations
• Note: Grant support is by invitation only

Mission Alignment: Built caring, resilient communities by increasing access to oral health care; addressing the oral health crisis among older adults in the U.S.

Application Note: Organizations interested in applying should reach out to foundation@delta.org to discuss potential fit.

Application Process

Important Note: Grant support is by invitation only.

Steps:

1. If your organization feels it is a good fit for the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, reach out to foundation@delta.org
2. Foundation will evaluate alignment with focus areas and mission
3. If invited, submit required application materials (specific materials not detailed in public documentation)

Contact for Inquiries: foundation@delta.org