Community Investments Grants

Mission: Invest in local communities where Delta Dental operates through smaller grants and employee engagement initiatives.

Geographic Scope

• 15-state enterprise and Washington, D.C.
• Four primary community council office locations:
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Bay Area, CA
• States include: AL, CA, DE, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, MT, NV, NY, PA, TX, UT, WV

Funding Purpose

Award Focus:

• Smaller grants focused on local communities where Delta Dental operates
• Support local causes and community needs
• Encourage employee engagement through giving and volunteering
• Fund initiatives championed by Delta Dental employees

Program Structure

• Community Councils: Four councils aligned to office locations award grants annually
• Employee Engagement: Employees nominate causes for foundation consideration
• Employee Support: Employees receive:
  • 16 hours of paid time off annually for charitable work
  • $1,000 in matching funds annually for charitable donations

Eligibility

• Applicant Type: Local nonprofit organizations and community causes
• Focus: Communities and causes championed by Delta Dental employees
• Geographic Priority: Areas surrounding office locations (GA, PA, CA)

Background

• Part of broader Delta Dental Community Care Foundation portfolio
• Supports employee engagement and volunteerism in local communities
• Demonstrates Delta Dental's commitment as a company of purpose
• Complements larger regional and national grant programs

Application Process

Important Note: Grant support is by invitation only. Organizations do not typically submit unsolicited applications.

To Inquire About Eligibility:

• If your organization feels it is a good fit for the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, reach out to foundation@delta.org
• For local community grants, contact the relevant community council office:
  • Alpharetta, GA office
  • Mechanicsburg, PA office
  • Rancho Cordova, CA office
  • Bay Area, CA office

Employee Nomination Process:

• Delta Dental employees can nominate causes for Community Investments Grants consideration
• Foundation staff will evaluate nominations and determine funding eligibility

No standardized application details are publicly available. Interested organizations should contact the foundation directly to discuss:

• Your organization's mission and local community focus
• Geographic alignment with office locations
• Whether employee champions exist within Delta Dental
• Potential community grant opportunities