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

How to Apply

1. Complete the Grant Application: Submit the official Delta Dental Foundation grant request application form
2. Review Application Preview: Available on the website for planning purposes
3. Submit Application: Applications can be submitted through the online portal

Post-Award Requirements

• Grant Reporting: Each grant recipient must complete and submit a grant reporting form within one year of receiving funds or prior to receiving additional funding, whichever comes first
• Reporting form available for download on the website

Required Documentation

• Grant request application form (available at https://www.deltadentalmi.com/giving-back/Grants/General-Request)
• Evidence of 501(c)(3) status or equivalent charitable organization status (implied)
• Description of program/project
• Budget and financial documentation
• Community engagement plan

Grant Guidelines

• PDF of submission requirements available for download
• Careful consideration given to each request on its own merits