Fluoridation Grant

Fluoridation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The Fluoridation Grant by the Minnesota Department of Health aims to enhance community water fluoridation, a pivotal public health measure recognized by the CDC. This initiative assists Public Water Systems in upgrading their infrastructure to align with federal and state standards, ensuring optimal fluoride levels of 0.7 mg/L. With a total funding of $29,000, the program is designed to support communities lacking resources for necessary improvements, ultimately promoting better oral health for all residents.

Overview

Background Fluoridating the community water supply is a safe, effective way to ensure the majority of Minnesotans receive protection from tooth decay regardless of income level or access to dental care. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has proclaimed community water fluoridation as 1 of 10 great public health achievements for the 20th century. Fluoride is natural to our environment. You find it in soils and fresh and ocean water. Community water fluoridation adjusts the natural levels of fluoride in areas where the amount is not ideal for helping prevent tooth decay. Water fluoridation improves oral health, which is central to our overall health. The goal of the Community Public Water System Fluoridation Equipment Competitive Grant Program is to provide assistance to PWSs in updating fluoridation infrastructure for consistency with federal and state regulations. MDH seeks to assist PWSs that do not have resources to update their infrastructure to meet recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommendations for communities to maintain 0.7 mg/L fluoride to achieve an optimal fluoride level in drinking water. MDH Drinking Water Protection Section will administer federal grant funds to reimburse eligible PWSs for costs involved in optimizing drinking water fluoridation. Funding and Work Scope MDH Drinking Water Protection Section is making available a total of $29,000 in assistance provided through a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota Actions to Improve Oral Health Outcomes in the 21st Century federal grant. Funding will be allocated through a competitive process. If selected, you may only incur eligible expenditures when the grant agreement is fully executed, and the grant has reached its effective date, whichever is later.

Eligibility

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