The Community Public Water Supply Unit offers fluoridation equipment grants.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/24/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
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 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.
Funding Information
- Estimated Amount to Grant: $29,000
- Estimated Award Maximum: $3,000
- Project Dates: January 2026 – August 14, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Any Minnesota community public water system (PWS) that adds fluoride to meet the MN state drinking water fluoridation requirement
- That does not currently provide drinking water with a fluoride concentration of at least 0.5 milligrams per liter (mg/L),
- Is in need of replacing its existing fluoridation equipment in order to continue providing such a fluoride concentration, or
- needs an ion-selective electrode analysis device in order to adequately monitor fluoride concentrations, is eligible to apply.
Furthermore, a PWS must meet all of the following conditions in order to qualify for a grant:
- The PWS must employ or contract with a properly certified water operator.
- The PWS must not be currently subject to administrative penalty action by MDH for violation of state or federal public water system regulations.
For more information, visit MDH.
