Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation – Community Grants (March 13 Deadline)
Up to $40,000 for Oral Health Prevention & Treatment in Arkansas
The Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Community Grant program provides statewide funding to expand access to oral health care for underserved, uninsured, and underinsured Arkansans. Since its launch in 2008, this initiative has supported prevention and treatment-focused projects that increase access to dental care and improve oral health outcomes across Arkansas.
Organization: Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation
Support Type: Community Grant (competitive, quarterly board approval)
Geographic Focus: Arkansas
Next Deadline: March 13, 2026
About the Funder
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation works to transform oral health through collaboration, innovation, education, and service. The Foundation prioritizes initiatives that address oral health treatment, prevention, education, and increased access for underserved populations throughout the state.
Grant Overview
- 💰 Total Available Funding: $750,000
- 💵 Funding Range: $2,500 – $40,000 per organization
- 📆 Funding Term: One 12-month period
- 🔁 Eligibility Limit: One Community Grant per organization per year
- 📝 Final Report Required before reapplying
Programs must have a primary focus on oral health prevention or treatment. Projects focused primarily on education should apply through the Foundation’s Oral Health Education process instead.
Focus Areas
Prevention
Provide preventive and basic oral healthcare services for communities.
Treatment
Deliver dental treatment services for at-risk, low-income, uninsured, or underinsured individuals.
Funding must clearly demonstrate an oral health impact and benefit underserved Arkansas residents.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
- An Arkansas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- A government agency
- A school
- A charitable dental treatment facility
Additional Requirements:
- Funding must be used within Arkansas
- Grants are not awarded to individuals
- Organizations must submit final reports for prior Community Grants before applying again
Timeline & Key Dates (2025–2026 Cycle)
📅 Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026
📊 Final Evaluation Date: May 8, 2026
📢 Decision Notification: Week of May 11, 2026
Additional 2026 Deadlines:
- June 12, 2026
- September 11, 2026
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and subject to quarterly board approval.
Allowable & Non-Allowable Costs
Funds May Be Used For:
- Program staff salaries or stipends (administrative/program management only)
- Equipment and supplies
- Dental treatment supplies
- Facility rental (with quotes)
- Utilities (oral health portion only)
- Travel, marketing, and training tied directly to the charitable program
Funds Cannot Be Used For:
- Direct financial assistance to patients
- Vouchers or reimbursements for dental bills
- Clinical staff salaries (dentists/hygienists for chairside time)
- For-profit activities
- General overhead unrelated to the grant
- Fundraising events or sponsorships
- Endowments
- Organizational debt
- Excessive salaries, luxury travel, or private benefit
- Lobbying
- Discriminatory programs
What Makes a Strong Proposal
Preferred project characteristics include:
- Active collaboration with healthcare providers or community partners
- Clear understanding of local oral health needs
- Referral protocols connecting patients to long-term dental care
- Wraparound support services
- New or expanded oral health programs in underserved counties
- Strong evaluation plans demonstrating measurable impact
Programs must collect and report quantitative and qualitative data, including county-level participation.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Completed application
- IRS determination letter (for 501(c)(3)s)
- Implementation plan
- Budget form and narrative
- Supply quotes (if applicable)
- Identification of additional funding sources
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This program is ideal for:
- Arkansas nonprofits expanding preventative dental services
- Community health clinics serving uninsured or underinsured patients
- Schools or agencies increasing treatment access for vulnerable populations
- Organizations seeking larger-scale oral health funding (up to $40,000)
The Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Community Grant provides significant statewide funding for organizations committed to improving oral health equity and expanding access to care.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.deltadentalar.com/giving-back/delta-dental-of-arkansas-foundation/funding-opportunities/2024-community-grants
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling with quarterly board approval
Funding Range: $2,500 – $40,000
Best Suited For: Arkansas-based organizations delivering oral health prevention and treatment services
Next Deadline: March 13, 2026
