Dental and Oral Health Grants for Nonprofits

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Delta Dental of Missouri

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Application Deadline:
  • Letter of Intent: May 22, 2026
  • Full Applications:  June 5, 2026

Delta Dental of Missouri is committed to advancing oral health and overall health for individuals, children, and families in Missouri. 

Through the Oral Health Grant Program, funding…

Delta Dental of South Carolina

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of Intent: May 22, 2026
  • Full Applications: June 5, 2026

The Delta Dental of South Carolina is committed to advancing oral health and overall health for individuals, children, and families across South Carolina.

The Oral Health Grant Program aims…

Grant Healthcare Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of inquiry: May 22, 2026
Invited applications: September 4, 2026

Grant Range:
$15000 - $50000
Average Grant:
$28214

The Grant Healthcare Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the Chicago, IL, metropolitan area that focus on healthcare.

The Foundation supports the following activities:

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Colorado Gives Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

The Colorado Gives Foundation, formerly the Community First Foundation, is dedicated to improving the lives of people in Jefferson County, CO.

The Foundation provides grants to support…

Speedway Children's Charities

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026 by 10:00 PM CT

Speedway Children's Charities provides support to nonprofit organizations that address the needs of children. The Texas Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities supports nonprofit children's…

California Health Care Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

Grant Range:
$5200 - $4106586
Average Grant:
$123777

The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) Health Care Leadership Program is a part-time, two-year fellowship that offers clinically trained healthcare professionals the experiences,…

Speedway Children's Charities

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026 by 10:00 PM CT
 

Speedway Children’s Charities, which was founded by Speedway Motorsports and Sonic Automotive, is dedicated to fueling hope and opportunity for children in need. Operated out of more than a dozen…

Crail-Johnson Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Health: Letters of inquiry are accepted from April 15 to May 31, annually.
Education: Letters of inquiry are accepted from August 1 to September 15, annually.
Human Services: Letters of inquiry are accepted from November 1 to December 15, annually.
 

Grant Range:
$100 - $261448
Average Grant:
$8685

The Crail-Johnson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations serving children, youth, and families in the greater Los Angeles, CA, area. National organizations with programs benefiting this…

Access to quality dental care is essential for the overall health and quality of life. Yet, many communities still face significant barriers to getting quality dental care. Nonprofits who provide dental care to these communities rely on grants to provide their essential funding for both corrective and preventative dental treatments. 

Nonprofits in the dental and oral health space require funding from grants for a variety of reasons. This funding can go toward free clinics, preventative education programs, and donations to needy communities that allow them to be able to afford equitable dental care. The idea is to provide the most impactful dental support early, to prevent the emergence of more serious dental issues among the community later. 

Nonprofits can apply for dental and oral health grants from a variety of sources. Foundations that support this kind of nonprofit work include the Delta Dental Foundation and the DentaQuest Partnership. There are also government agencies like the HRSA that traditionally supported these kinds of charitable endeavors. 

When preparing a proposal for a dental health grant, data is essential to prove that your nonprofit has the vision and means to make a real difference. You also need to demonstrate the gap that your nonprofit can fill. This should include data on the amount of those in your targeted community without dental insurance, or the prevalence of particular oral health conditions. Then you need to demonstrate how your nonprofit would fill those gaps - how can you increase access to care, and make sure people actually get onboard for that care?

If you need assistance and information on preparing grant proposals, make sure to check out all the great grantwriting resources we have at Grant Station. Above, you’ll find an excellent collection of dental health grants to apply to.