Funding Amount

Up to water fountain/bottle filling stations (value not specified) plus water bottles for all students and staff

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School Grants

Funder: Delta Dental Foundation in partnership with MESSA

Geographic Scope: Michigan schools

Status: CLOSED - Submission deadline has passed. Applicants should stay tuned for next grant cycle.

Focus Areas:

  • Increasing access to drinking water in schools

  • Encouraging students to drink water instead of sugary beverages (soda, sports drinks, juice)

  • Combating obesity and improving student health

  • Oral health education and prevention (fluoridated water helps prevent cavities)
  • Eligibility:

  • Michigan schools

  • Classrooms
  • What Winners Receive:

  • One or more brand new water fountain/bottle filling stations (including installation by Balfrey & Johnston, Inc.)

  • Water bottles for all students and staff
  • Total Funding Committed: $200,000 across all Michigan schools

    Historical Context: 2018-2019 winners list includes 90+ schools across Michigan

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit application during open grant cycle
    2. Status: Applications are not currently being accepted

      Eligible Uses of Funds

    • Group admission costs
    • Workshops
    • Reservations
    • Transportation
    • Installation of water fountain/bottle filling stations

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsdental-healthobesity-preventionnutritionschool-health

    Categories

    Browse similar grants by category

    Related Grants

    Similar grants from this funder and related organizations

    Ready to apply for Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School Grants?

    Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.