Funding Amount

$250 - $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Next expected
November 1, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

From the program guidelines: “Applications are typically accepted through November 1 annually”

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Other requirements

  • Required: ADAA membership in good standing
  • Open to dental assistants at all career phases
  • Must demonstrate strong commitment to career growth and lifelong learning in the dental assisting profession
  • Award Amount: Between $250 and $1,000 per recipient

Overview

Geographic Scope: All locations

Focus Areas: Career growth and professional development in dental assisting

Eligibility:

  • Required: ADAA membership in good standing
  • Open to dental assistants at all career phases
  • Must demonstrate strong commitment to career growth and lifelong learning in the dental assisting profession

Funding Uses:

  • Continuing Dental Education
  • DANB exams or certification
  • Expenses associated with ADAA Fellowship or Mastership
  • Registration for dental conferences
  • Professional development activities

About the Partnership:
The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) and DANB have partnered on this scholarship to support dental assistants' career growth. The scholarship has been awarded annually since 2013.

Contact:

  • Phone: 800-367-3262
  • Email: Available at danb.org
  • Address: 444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT

Application Details:

  • Applications are typically accepted through November 1 annually
  • Winners are announced in January
  • Application available at www.adaausa.org or www.danb.org

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Download application from www.adaausa.org or www.danb.org
  2. Complete application with professional development plan details
  3. Submit by deadline (typically November 1, 11:59 p.m. Central Time)
  4. Committee reviews and selects winners
  5. Winners announced in January

Note: Specific application materials and narrative requirements not provided in source material. Contact DANB directly for detailed application instructions.

What Dental Assisting National Board Incorporated actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$25K
Median grant
$25K
  • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL.

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Fields of Work

  • Professional development
  • Healthcare

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