How much funding does Dental Materials and Supplies Grant provide?

Dental Materials and Supplies Grant provides $5,000 - $25,000 in-kind goods per year for two years in funding.

When is the deadline for Dental Materials and Supplies Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Dental Materials and Supplies Grant

CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

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Funding Amount

$5,000 - $25,000 in-kind goods per year for two years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dental Materials and Supplies Grant

Status: Currently paused; will not accept applications in 2026

Purpose: The CDA Foundation Dental Materials and Supplies Grant program supports nonprofit organizations with the dental supplies and materials necessary for dental operations and oral health services. Grants are awarded as in-kind dental materials and supplies (not monetary awards) donated by Henry Schein Cares.

Geographic Scope: California

Award: Selected organizations will receive between $5,000 – $25,000 of in-kind goods per year for two years. The only cost to a recipient organization is the shipping of the goods.

Eligibility Criteria

Classified as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the US Internal Revenue Service
Provide charitable dental services to underserved people in California

Selection Criteria

Relevance to the CDA Foundation's mission to improve the oral health of all Californians
Community-based and/or community-driven organization
Located in Dental and Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA locations and IDs available on the Health Resources and Services Administration website)
Programs provided to underserved and diverse clients
Established partnerships and collaborations
Ability to use and dispense a high volume of materials and supplies

Focus Areas

Oral health services for underserved populations
Charitable dental care delivery

What They Fund

In-kind dental materials and supplies only (not cash grants)
Donated by Henry Schein Cares

What They Don't Fund

Cash/monetary awards
Disqualified persons as defined in Internal Revenue Code section 4958, including: individuals in positions to exercise substantial influence over the CDA Foundation affairs; family members of such persons; and entities in which such persons hold more than 35% interest

Impact

Since inception, more than 170 nonprofit organizations have received materials and supplies, helping to provide life-changing dental care to underserved communities.

2025 Recipients

Apla Health and Wellness
Children's Dental Foundation
Chinatown Service Center
Community Medical Centers
Elica Health Centers
Hurtt Family Health Clinic
Los Angeles Christian Health Centers
Slo Noor Foundation
St. Vincent De Paul Village
University of California San Francisco Community Dental Clinic

Contact

California Dental Association 1201 K Street, 14th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 800.232.7645

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

January 1 – March 31: Open application submission period

October 30: Grant process results announced via letters to all applicants

January 1 (following year): Two-year grant period begins for grant recipients

Note: This grant program is currently paused and will not accept applications in 2026.

Application Method: Online applications accepted through CDA Foundation website

Required Documents

The following documents (PDF format only) must be attached to the online application: 1. Organization Operating Budget for the current year 2. Dental Project Operating Budget for the current year (use template provided in the online application) 3. IRS Determination Letter 4. IRS Form 990 or equivalent (most recent year; if government entity, attach brief letter indicating no tax return required) 5. List of board members on organization letterhead (if government entity, attach brief letter indicating no board established) 6. Recommendation Letter from health professional (one page maximum)