How much funding does Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School provide?

Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School provides Up to $200,000 total program funding in funding.

When is the deadline for Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School?

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

Who is eligible for Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School?

Eligible applicants: Michigan schools (Pre-K through grade 12); School classrooms.

How often is Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School offered?

Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School is described as a one-time opportunity.

Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School

Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc

Foundation One-time Grants for K-12 Schools Nutrition Grants Health Education Grants Obesity Prevention Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $200,000 total program funding

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Michigan schools (Pre-K through grade 12)
School classrooms

Overview

Geographic Scope: Michigan schools

Program Status: Not currently accepting applications (last deadline passed; awaiting next grant cycle)

Overview:
The Delta Dental Foundation partnered with MESSA to promote access to drinking water in schools as a healthy alternative to sugary beverages. The program committed $200,000 total to replace existing drinking fountains at selected Michigan schools with new Elkay water fountain/bottle filling stations.

Program Goals

Encourage students to drink more water during the school day
Combat obesity and improve student health
Increase energy levels and cognitive function
Prevent cavities through fluoridated water consumption

Award Components

Schools could receive:

One or more brand new Elkay water fountain/bottle filling stations (including installation)
Water bottles for all students and staff
Professional installation by Balfrey & Johnston, Inc. (Oak Park, MI)

Eligibility

Michigan schools (Pre-K through grade 12)
School classrooms

Notable Past Recipients (2018-2019)

Over 100 Michigan schools received funding, including:

Alcona Elementary, Middle and High Schools
Lincoln Andrews Elementary School
Aspen Ridge Middle School (Ishpeming)
Athens High School (Troy)
And 100+ additional schools across Michigan

Contact Information

Website: https://www.deltadentalmi.com/giving-back/Grants/Rethink-Your-Drink
Reference materials available on CDC and water promotion resources

What Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 60
Total given: $3.96M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,500–$1.5M

By dollars: Michigan 91%, Ohio 5%, Indiana 1%. Top recipient cities: Lansing, MI; Detroit, MI; East Lansing, MI.
50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.