Funding Amount

Unspecified amount in in-kind support

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply year-round, emphasizing the importance of including an oral health education component in their projects.”

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Other requirements

  • Applications will be accepted from nonprofit organizations on a rolling basis throughout the year and must include an oral health education component.

Overview

The DDIF: Toothbrush Donations program, supported by the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation, aims to improve oral health by providing essential dental supplies like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply year-round, emphasizing the importance of including an oral health education component in their projects. This initiative not only addresses immediate dental care needs but also promotes long-term oral hygiene practices.

This program is designed for oral health projects requesting toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss needed to support oral health programs.

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from nonprofit organizations on a rolling basis throughout the year and must include an oral health education component.

What Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
61
Total given
$2.92M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,243–$413K
  • By dollars: Iowa 94%, Illinois 2%, Indiana 1%. Top recipient cities: Des Moines, IA; Iowa City, IA; Dubuque, IA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 52% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Dental health
  • Health education

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