Delta Dental Foundation General Grants

Delta Dental Foundation General Grants

Funder: Delta Dental Foundation (affiliate of Delta Dental MI, OH, and IN)

Geographic Scope: Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana

Overview:
The Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) provides annual financial support through grants to various organizations and programs that promote oral health access, education, research, and related initiatives in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

Focus Areas

Grants support:
• Programs promoting oral health access and education
• Research related to oral health
• School-based programs (Pre-K through grade 12)
• University and college programs
• Community programs addressing oral health disparities
• Facilities promoting oral health

Eligibility

• Charitable organizations and programs
• Schools and universities
• Organizations engaged in oral health initiatives
• Programs demonstrating community engagement and accountability

Funding Limitations

The DDF does not provide grants for:
• Building construction
• Organization's normal overhead expenses or salaries
• Individuals (except DDF leadership awards, scholarships, research grants, and community service awards)
• Organizations that discriminate by race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin
• Political activities, organizations, or campaigns
• Projects developed for commercial or proprietary purposes
• Loans

Grant Evaluation Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on:
• Programs the requesting organization operates
• Constituencies served
• Accountability and fundraising practices
• Level of community engagement
• Availability of alternative funding sources
• Program viability
• Potential impact on oral health or dental science

Contact Information

• Website: https://www.deltadentalmi.com/giving-back/Delta-Dental-Foundation
• Grant application portal available online