Grant Program
The mission of the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation is to improve the oral health of all Oklahomans by increasing access to dental care, funding oral health education, and supporting organizations that serve vital oral health needs in our communities. See our list of current grants and our grants in action.
To fulfill our mission, we fund programs in four areas through our grant program:
- Charitable Dentistry/Access to Care - Clinics, programs, projects, and events that provide dental care to those Oklahomans unable to access the care they need due to financial, physical, geographical, or other barriers.
- Public Education – Programs that educate children and adults to improve oral health and establish life-long oral hygiene habits.
- Professional Education – Programs and scholarships that prepare the next generation of dental professionals, address dental professional shortage areas, and advance dentistry.
- Research and Ancillary Programs – Initiatives that advance or support our core objectives.
The program, project or initiative:
- must be dental health or education related
- must serve Oklahomans
- cannot discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion.
Eligibility Requirements
The organization seeking the grant must be a:
- registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit,
- educational institution, or
- government agency
We cannot award grants to individuals. Individuals needing help with dental care should contact our Dental Care Navigator.
How to Apply
Grant seekers should review our Funding Guidelines and Priorities.
All grant requests must be submitted using our online grant management system.
For assistance, contact Nicki Largent, Grant Program Specialist.