The Community Public Water Supply Unit offers fluoridation equipment grants.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Health
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Grants Duration: 8 months
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) have proclaimed community water fluoridation as 1 of 10 great public health achievements for the 20th century.
Fluoride is natural to their 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 their overall health.
The goal of the Community PWS Fluoridation Equipment Grant is to provide assistance to PWSs in updating fluoridation infrastructure for consistency with federal and state regulations.
Funding Information
- Estimated Amount to Grant $10,000
- Estimated Number of Awards 4
- Estimated Award Maximum $2,500
- Project Dates: November 2022 – June 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Any Minnesota community PWS that does not currently provide drinking water with a fluoride concentration of at least 0.5 milligrams per liter (mg/L) or that is in need of replacing its existing fluoridation equipment in order to continue providing such a fluoride concentration 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 the MDH for violation of state or federal public water system regulations.
For more information, visit Minnesota Department of Health.
