Oral Health Education Grants seeks to increase oral health knowledge and empowerment through community partnerships that reach underserved, uninsured, and/or underinsured Arkansas residents of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic statuses in Arkansas.
Donor Name: Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation
State: Arkansas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/08/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Grant-Making Focus
Oral Health Education Grants seek to improve oral health care through funding innovative educational programs that build the following healthy habits:
- Brushing Teeth
- Flossing Teeth
- Visiting a Dentist
DDARF will prioritize grant requests that incorporate the following (as applicable):
- A clear oral health focus
- A project plan detailing how and when the program will be carried out and who will be responsible for each task
- Active collaboration among organizations, schools, and/or healthcare providers
- Inclusion of diverse groups led by individuals who reflect the community being served
- Referral protocols that link individuals needing dental care with a source of dental care
- Wrap-around support that link participants to other social services
- Initiation of oral health programs in counties where none or few exist
- Previously funded organizations that have submitted complete Interim and Final Reports (final reports for previously funded programs must be submitted before a new application is made)
Funding Information
Oral Health Education Grants range from $2,500 up to $30,000 per organization.
Grant Period
Funding is for one calendar year.
Uses of Funds
Grant funds may be requested for:
- Program Staff Salaries or Stipends/Administrative Costs: Paying for administrative staff or administrative costs specific to the funded program.
- Equipment and Supplies (Capital Needs): One-time expenses like new equipment and supplies associated with the oral health program.
- Dental Treatment Supplies: Expenses and supplies used directly in the provision of treatment or prevention services.
- Program Operations: Day-to-day costs to run the program, such as:
Eligibility Criteria
Must be an Arkansas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agency, school, or charitable dental treatment facility.
For more information, visit Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation.
