Dental Health Grants

Last updated October 13, 2026

Grantable tracks 266 active dental health grants in its free grants database, drawn from state 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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OF Charitable Grant Program Academy of Osseointegration · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Provides financial assistance to improve the quality of life for patients diagnosed with a lifetime dental deficit or who have suffered from severe dental trauma and are unable to receive needed dental therapy due to economic restraints.	Not published	Up to $10K
ADHA General Research Grant American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The IOH General Research Grant, provided by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, promotes advancements in dental hygiene through original research and educational initiatives.	Not published	Varies
FY27 Request for Extensions - Family Support, Health Services, and Dental Promise Partners · Foundation Not published · Varies Iowa (specific counties not specified for extensions)	Not published	Varies
MDH, Office of Oral Health Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies To improve the oral health of Maryland residents through a variety of public oral health initiatives and interventions. County Government, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges, State University	Not published	Varies
IADR/AADR William J. Gies Awards American Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research · Foundation Not published · $1K Presented to recognize the best papers published in the IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research. The award is named for William J. Gies, the founder of the Journal of Dental Research.	Not published	$1K
nccPA Health Foundation: Oral Health - Community Outreach Grant nccPA Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The nccPA Health Foundation's Oral Health - Community Outreach Grant offers up to $2,500 for PA-led initiatives that enhance oral health awareness and treatment.	Not published	Up to $3K
George A. Levicki, D.D.S. Endowed Scholarship Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors former CEO and founder George A. Levicki	Not published	Varies
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation Grants Northeast Delta Dental Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation grants aim to enhance oral health care access and education in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.	Not published	Up to $2K
Diann Bomkamp Leadership Scholarship Grant American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) · Foundation Not published · $1K The Diann Bomkamp Leadership Scholarship, offered by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), supports students pursuing an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene in Missouri.	Not published	$1K
SMILE Workforce Grants Metrohartford Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $7K – $1M The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation has been committed to expanding access to oral health care for 40 years (as of 2026).	Not published	$7K – $1M
COVID Responsive Community Relief Funding Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding for Colorado nonprofits providing wraparound services in response to COVID-19	Not published	Varies
Access to Care Grants Program Delta Dental of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · $16.3M	Not published	$16.3M
Rota-Dent Dental Equipment Grant Mission Dental Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Applicants must satisfy ALL five criteria: Applications undergo thorough review by: Reviewers verify that equipment will serve its intended purpose and prevent circumvention of local dental dealers or misuse of equipment.	Rolling	Varies
Colorado Dental Association Foundation Grant CDA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Colorado Dental Association Foundation Grant aims to enhance community oral health through funding projects that address documented needs for underserved populations.	Not published	Up to $5K
Living Well Foundation Grants Living Well Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To be considered, Letters of Intent must be filed by the deadline indicated above for Letter of Inquiry with Applications submitted no later than the due date indicated for Full Proposals above.	Not published	Varies
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Grants Agnes M Lindsay Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Grants provide essential financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, focusing on Health and Welfare, Dental Health, Camperships, Education, and Homeless…	Not published	$1K – $8K
Dental Assistance Program Viking Charities Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Vikings of Solvang assist people in paying for dental needs if they cannot afford to pay the expenses themselves. Requests are processed on a monthly basis.	Rolling	Varies
General Grants Program Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research American Dental Association · Foundation Not published · $5K Established in 1991, recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions in clinical investigations that have advanced diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of craniofacial-oral-dental diseases, as well as outstanding…	Not published	$5K
Delta Dental Foundation Mini-Grants Program Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delta Dental Foundation offers a mini-grants program as part of its funding opportunities to support smaller-scale oral health initiatives and programs across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.	Not published	Varies
Bill and Maria Hoekstra Dental Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Bill and Maria Hoekstra Dental Scholarship Graduating senior, graduating early college student, or current college student who permanently resides and attended high school, including home school, within the Foundation’s greater service…	Not published	Varies
IADR/AADR William J. Gies Awards International Association for Dental Research · Foundation Not published · $1K Awards presented for the best papers published in the IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research.	Not published	$1K
IPHCA Diabetes and Oral Health Integration Project Illinois Primary Health Care Association · Foundation Not published · Varies To strengthen the capacity of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), design and test new models of care, and evolve the safety net to best serve uninsured and underserved Americans.	Not published	Varies
Massachusetts Dental Society Grant Award - Access to Care Grants Holyoke Health Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Access to Care Grants support programs that provide increased access to oral health care and education for underserved communities. These grants are awarded to organizations working to expand dental services and improve patient access.	Not published	$2K

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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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