Dental Health Grants
Last updated August 19, 2026
There are currently 255 active dental health grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant | Deadline ▲ | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health Grant | Rolling | Up to $125K | |
| DDIF: Toothbrush Donations Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| ADEAGies Foundation Grant | Rolling | $10K – $50K | |
| nccPA Health Foundation: Oral Health - Research Integration Grant | Rolling | Up to $3K | |
| Dean's Nonresident Award | Rolling | Varies | |
| Community Investments Grants | Rolling | Varies | |
| Advancing Oral Health Equity Grant | Rolling | Up to $50K | |
| Senior Oral Health Partnership | Rolling | Varies | |
| ODA Foundation Access to Oral Care Grants | Rolling | Varies | |
| NHCHF: Oral Health Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| Rural Health Care Access Program (RHCAP) - Dental Care Grant | Rolling | Up to $35K | |
| ADA Foundation: Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award Grant | Rolling | $5K | |
| Sun Life’s Health Access Heroes Grant Program | Rolling | $25K – $100K | |
| Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation General Grants Program | Rolling | Varies | |
| Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Dental Research | Rolling | $20K – $25K |
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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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