Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation Grant Program

The mission of the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation is to improve the oral health of all Oklahomans by increasing access to dental care, funding oral health education, and supporting organizations that serve vital oral health needs in their communities. The Foundation funds programs in four areas through its grant program:

Charitable dentistry and access to care — clinics, programs, projects and events that provide dental care to Oklahomans unable to access the care they need because of financial, physical, geographical or other barriers.

Public education — programs that educate children and adults to improve oral health and establish life-long oral hygiene habits.

Professional education — programs and scholarships that prepare the next generation of dental professionals, address dental professional shortage areas and advance dentistry.

Research and ancillary programs — initiatives that advance or support the Foundation's core objectives.

The program, project or initiative must be dental health or education related, must serve Oklahomans, and cannot discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or religion.

The organization seeking the grant must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, an educational institution, or a government agency. The Foundation cannot award grants to individuals — individuals needing help with dental care should contact its Dental Care Navigator.

Review the Foundation's funding guidelines and priorities, then submit the request through its online grant management system. For assistance, contact Nicki Largent, Grant Program Specialist.