Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Community Grants Program is designed to support communities and organizations statewide that focus on oral health promotion and dental disease prevention programs serving children and youth (prenatal programs through age 18).

The Program is funded through efforts by the Foundation to raise awareness and funds from the general community, businesses, and employees. The Foundation will consider grant requests from organizations in Arizona that have certified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS and are in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

The Foundation funds public schools, federally recognized Indian tribes and their component agencies, and can make grants to governmental entities. Faith based organizations that are registered charities or incorporated not-for-profits, are eligible to apply for Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation funding provided the program or project is not religious in nature.  The Foundation does not fund religious activities.

1. Increased access to preventive dental health services
   Organizations can apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 for support of programs providing direct prevention services, oral health instruction, screenings, exams, education and/or training.
2. Support for local community-based groups, coalitions and partnerships in communities addressing local oral health projects
   These grants can cover staffing and other costs for local, collaborative groups/coalitions offering oral health community activities.

Examples of eligible programs may include:

• Programs serving pregnant mothers specific to their oral hygiene
• Programs providing oral health instruction and services to parents/caregivers for infant dental care
• Programs increasing knowledge, awareness and/or screening youth for oral cancer
• Programs improving the oral health literacy of underserved populations and communities
• Fluoride varnish programs
• Innovative strategies for reaching uninsured children (ages 18 and under)
• Support for community health workers providing oral health instruction, education and screenings
• Programs offering oral health instruction, education and training

 

In general, Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation favors grant requests that incorporate some or all of the following elements:

• Programs serving underserved, uninsured Arizona children and youth (prenatal programs through age 18)
• Organizations demonstrating operational and financial stability
• Organizations not incorporated but using a fiscal agent
• Programs actively collaborating when appropriate among organizations, schools, dental and/or healthcare providers
• Programs demonstrating inclusion of diverse groups and cultural issues
• Programs demonstrating and reporting measurable outcomes

 

• Funding individuals as applicants
• Sponsoring or attending conferences
• Supporting religious organizations for religious purposes
• Reduction of organizational debt
• Direct lobbying or influencing of elections
• Unnecessary duplication of existing services
• Fundraising campaigns and expenses

 

Grant Range  $1,000 to $15,000

October  2009
Grant Cycle open to applicants

December 10, 2009
Grant Applications due to Delta Dental of AZ Foundation

January 2010
Grant applications reviewed, recommended and approved

 

Please submit 2 copies of your funding request and required attachments:

1. Send the first copy electronically by Email:
   jblair@deltadentalaz.com
   
   
2. Send the second copy by Mail:
   Jennifer Blair, Grants and Development Coordinator
   Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation
   5656 West Talavi Blvd.
   Glendale, Arizona 85306

Each application must be submitted / postmarked no later than
5:00 pm Thursday, December 10, 2009

Late applications will not be accepted.

Contact Jennifer Blair at 602.588.3922 or jblair@deltadentalaz.com with questions.