Dental Health Grants

Last updated August 20, 2026

There are currently 255 active dental health grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Grant Deadline Amount
Disaster Relief Grants for Dental Practices
Rolling
Varies
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Foundation Access to Care Grants
Rolling
Up to $20K
Community Connections Funding Opportunity (Northwest and Southeast Ohio)
Rolling
Varies
Coronado Dental Scholarship Fund Grant
Rolling
Varies
Delta Dental of New Mexico: Smiles Across New Mexico Grant
Rolling
Up to $5K
BHHS Legacy Foundation General Grant Program
Rolling
$3K – $250K
IADR Hatton Competition and Awards
Rolling
Varies
Dr. James T. Mellonig Regeneration Research Award
Rolling
Varies
Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence Grant
Rolling
$10K
Thompson Foundation Orthodontia Program
Rolling
Varies
nccPA Health Foundation: Empower Grant
Rolling
Up to $5K
Maryland Dental Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP)
Rolling
Varies
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation: Smile Fund Grant
Rolling
Up to $5K
Dental Materials & Supplies Grant
Rolling
Varies
Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarships Application 2026 - Cycle 2 Grant
Rolling
Up to $5K
Roberts-Miller Children's Fund
Rolling
Varies
Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award Grant
Rolling
$5K
Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association Scholarship Grant
Rolling
Varies
Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant
Rolling
Varies
Delta Dental Foundation Grants (DDF Grants)
Rolling
Varies
Student and Staff Emergency Fund
Rolling
Varies
Charles W.Finley Visiting Scholar Education Grants
Rolling
$2K
Smiles for Kids Grant Program
Rolling
Up to $5K
DDIF: Community of Health Grants
Rolling
$10K – $100K

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About dental health grants

Dental health grants fund clinics, mobile programs, school-based care, and oral-health education that expand access for underserved and uninsured patients. Major funders include dental-industry foundations such as the Delta Dental community foundations and the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, along with the ADA Foundation and Henry Schein Cares. Federally qualified health centers funded by HRSA also integrate oral-health services on a sliding-fee basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for dental health programs?

Grants support free and low-cost dental clinics, mobile and school-based dental care, oral-health education, equipment, and access-to-care initiatives for underserved communities. Funding ranges from small community mini-grants to larger access-to-care awards from dental foundations. Nonprofits, clinics, and community organizations with a clear focus on oral-health equity are the most common applicants.

Who funds dental care for low-income communities?

Dental-industry foundations are leading funders, including the Delta Dental community foundations, which award access-to-care and community grants, and the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, which focuses on oral-health equity and systemic change. The ADA Foundation and Henry Schein Cares Foundation also support access programs. Federally qualified health centers funded by HRSA deliver oral-health services as part of integrated primary care.

How can a nonprofit apply for dental grants?

Define a clear access-to-care model, such as a free clinic, mobile unit, or school program, and gather data on the underserved population you'll reach, since funders prioritize oral-health equity. Confirm 501(c)(3) status and research regional Delta Dental foundations and national oral-health funders whose geographies match yours. Partnering with a health center or leveraging donated provider time and equipment can strengthen both your application and sustainability.

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