AGD Foundation Grant Program

AGD Foundation Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Academy Of General Dentistry Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: July 28, 2025

Summary

The AGD Foundation Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada that provide free oral cancer screenings and education, particularly for underserved communities. Established in 1972, the AGD Foundation aims to enhance public oral health and raise awareness about oral/oropharyngeal cancer. By promoting early detection and education, the foundation seeks to improve survival rates and empower communities. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations demonstrating a commitment to community health.

Overview

The 2025 grant application period has been closed History The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Foundation—the philanthropic arm of the AGD—celebrates its 53rd anniversary this year. Established in 1972, the AGD Foundation aims to improve the oral health of the public and support the efforts of the general dentist and AGD. Our primary focus is oral/oropharyngeal cancer awareness, risk factor education and diagnostic training for general dentists. General dentists are a first line of defense against oral/oropharyngeal cancer. You can help detect the disease in its early stages during routine dental visits, and by doing so, you increase the oral cancer survival rate. Help celebrate the Foundation’s long history by getting involved and donating financially to the cause of oral/oropharyngeal cancer awareness, prevention and early detection. Grant Program The AGD Foundation Grant Program offers support to AGD constituents and nonprofit community-based out- reach programs in the U.S. and Canada that provide free oral cancer screenings and education to the public, especially underserved communities that lack access to oral health care, due to geographic and/or economic hardship.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Revenue Code, and nonprofit charitable organizations in Canada can submit a grant application. All applicants must demonstrate how the grant award would provide needed support for vital community oral cancer awareness education and screening activities for the general public.

Ineligibility

Organizations previously awarded grant funding from the AGD Foundation cannot apply again until a two-year period has passed. Only one grant application submission per organization will be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered or returned for resubmission by the applicant. Critiques of applications will not be provided. Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot accept inquiries regarding application review status. +Only the material requested on the application will be allowed. Additional items in support of the application such as CDs or videos will be discarded.