Dental Health Grants

Last updated October 13, 2026

Grantable tracks 266 active dental health grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 10 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 136 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.

Grants tracked: 266; from 126 funders
Median award: $20K; middle half $5,000–$100K
Total listed funding: $39.5M; across 136 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 11; 19 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Summer Scholars Program Roy James Rinehart Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dental Safety Net Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $113K The Dental Safety Net Grant, funded by the Minnesota Department of Health, aims to support dental providers serving uninsured patients under 21. Annually, up to $113,000 is allocated based on the number of uninsured patients treated.	Not published	Up to $113K
Arcora Foundation: Oral Health Impact Grants Delta Dental of Washington · Foundation Not published · Varies Work centered in equity to achieve good oral health for all. Bending the arc of oral health toward equity.	Not published	Varies
Field Trip Grants Delta Dental Fund · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
South Dakota Dental Association Grants South Dakota Dental Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The South Dakota Dental Association Grants aim to enhance oral health in South Dakota through financial support for various initiatives.	Not published	Up to $1K
IADR Innovation in Oral Care Awards International Association for Dental Research · Foundation Not published · $50K Awards recognizing innovative research and development in oral care technologies and solutions. Recent Examples of Award Recipients (2021):	Not published	$50K
Delta Dental Foundation Loan Repayment Program Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delta Dental Foundation offers loan repayment opportunities, likely designed to support dental professionals and students pursuing careers in oral health, particularly in underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
DDAF Oral Health Education Grants Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $30K The DDAF Oral Health Education Grants aim to enhance oral health awareness among underserved Arkansas residents through community partnerships.	Not published	$3K – $30K
IMPACT Grants Arizona Dental Insurance Service Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K	Not published	$50K – $100K
Oral Health Access Award Roy James Rinehart Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K – $20K	Not published	$6K – $20K
Academic Scholar Award Roy James Rinehart Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K	Not published	$5K – $15K
Conference Scholarships Delta Dental Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
John Dawe Dental Education Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ This scholarship fund commemorates the life of Dr. John H. Dawe…	Not published	Varies
Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network: Administrative and Resource Center National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to promote practice-based research through a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN).	Forecast	Varies
Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund Grants The Foundation for Northwest IL · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation for Northwest Illinois awards grants from the Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund to support nonprofit organizations addressing critical community needs.	Not published	Varies
Massachusetts Dental Society Grant Award - Targeted Grants Holyoke Health Center Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Targeted Grants finance a specific need for an organization or program that serves vulnerable populations. These grants support innovative programs and initiatives addressing particular gaps in dental care access.	Rolling	Varies
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Endowed Scholarship Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support to dental students committed to serving underserved communities	Not published	Varies
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation Grant Program Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies 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…	Rolling	Varies
Research and Scholarships Program Delta Dental of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Burch Scholarship for Equity-Centered Leadership Grant American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) · Foundation Not published · $3K The Burch Scholarship for Equity-Centered Leadership, offered by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, supports licensed dental hygienists from marginalized groups pursuing graduate education.	Not published	$3K
Healthy Living Grants Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $120K The Culpeper Wellness Foundation established the Healthy Living Grants program in 2015 to support local organizations in their work to improve health and wellness in the community.	Not published	$120K
Dr. Mark K. Setter Leadership in Periodontology and Dental Implantology Award Grant American Academy of Periodontology · Foundation Not published · $10K The Dr. Mark K. Setter Leadership in Periodontology and Dental Implantology Award honors the legacy of Dr. Mark Setter, a distinguished figure in periodontology.	Not published	$10K
Emergency and Capacity Building Fund Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K	Rolling	Up to $10K
Access to Care Grants Program Delta Dental of West Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · $16.3M The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation began by providing funding grants to hundreds of clinics for oral health services. Since 2012, the Community Care Foundation has granted more than $170 million.	Not published	$16.3M

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do dental health grants award?

Of the 266 dental health grants Grantable lists as of October 13, 2026, 136 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $100K. The largest is $5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most dental health grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Delta Dental Fund (11), American Academy of Periodontology (9), California Dental Association Foundation (9), National Institutes of Health (8), and American Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (7). In all, 126 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are dental health grants due?

Of 266 grants listed, 11 accept applications on a rolling basis, 19 have a published upcoming deadline, 87 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 149 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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