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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 per organization

Deadline

October 31, 2026

206 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Smiles for Kids Grant Program

Funder: Delta Dental Foundation (DDF), philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of North Carolina (DDNC)

Status: Active; 2027 cycle applications opening Fall 2026

Geographic Scope: North Carolina (all 100 counties targeted; currently serving 70 counties as of 2026)

Focus Areas:

  • Oral health education for children

  • Dental health services for children

  • Dental supplies and equipment

  • Programs serving underserved and underrepresented populations

    • Eligibility:

  • Community-based nonprofit organizations

  • Safety-net dental clinics

  • North Carolina-based organizations

  • Programs focused on children's oral health, particularly among populations with little or no access to care

    • Award Information:

  • 2026: $160,000 awarded to 44 nonprofits (record year)

  • 2025: $150,000 awarded to 44 nonprofits

  • 2024: $148,728 awarded to 39 nonprofits

  • Each organization receives up to $5,000

    • Program History:

  • Launched in 2011

  • Has invested more than $1 million through the program

  • Touched lives of nearly 600,000 children across North Carolina

  • 2026 expanded into 13 new counties

    • Contact: foundation@deltadentalnc.com

    Website: www.deltadentalnc.com/smilesforkids

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Current Status: Application cycle for 2027 will open in Fall 2026

    Previous Cycle Timeline (2024):

  • Application period: October 16, 2023 – January 6, 2024

    • Evaluation Criteria:

  • Program's focus on children

  • Potential impact on the community

  • Measurable results

  • Level of local community support attracted

    • Application Materials:

  • Applications available at www.deltadentalnc.com/smilesforkids

  • Grant guidelines provided

    • Note: Specific application form requirements not detailed in provided content. Applicants should visit the website for complete guidelines.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    dental-healthnonprofitshealth-educationk-12-schools

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