South Dakota Dental Association Grants

The South Dakota Dental Association Grants aim to enhance oral health in South Dakota through financial support for various initiatives. These include scholarships for dental students, educational programs for professionals and the public, and projects targeting underserved communities. The grants are awarded annually and prioritize activities that align with the Foundation's mission to improve dental health. However, funding is not available for political activities, past purchases, or organizational budget shortfalls.

About Us - South Dakota Dental Association
The South Dakota Dental Association is the membership organization of dentists and allied dental staff in South Dakota. The SDDA has nearly 500 dentist members and more than 500 allied dental staff members statewide.
Mission Statement - South Dakota Dental Foundation
The mission of the South Dakota Dental Foundation is to improve the oral health of all South Dakotans by educating dental professionals; by educating the public; by aiding in developing the future dental workforce; and, by serving individuals with dental needs. The South Dakota Dental Foundation is a nonprofit public foundation (501(c) (3) organization) formed by interested members of the South Dakota Dental Association to benefit the general public.
South Dakota Dental Foundation Grants
Contributions are awarded for:

• dental health projects for the underserved
• dental and auxiliary student activities and scholarships
• dental education programs for the dental professional and the public
• continuing education and promotion of professional ethics
• recruitment of dentists and dental students to South Dakota

Eligibility

The Foundation provides financial support to the people, programs, organizations and causes that ​improve oral health in South Dakota.Commitments for funding will not be made beyond a single year.

Ineligibility

Funds will not be granted for political purposes.
Funds will not be granted for goods already purchased, activities taking place before grant decisions are made, or deficit funding.
Funds are not made for supporting conferences and special events (i.e. fundraising dinners).
Funds are not made for supporting capital campaigns.
Funds are not made for supporting organization budget shortfalls.