Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation – Oral Health Education Grants (March 13 Deadline)
Up to $30,000 for Evidence-Based Oral Health Education in Arkansas
The Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Oral Health Education Grant program supports innovative, evidence-based educational initiatives that improve oral health knowledge and empower underserved communities across Arkansas.
Launched in 2008, this annual investment partners with community-based organizations, schools, and agencies working to prevent oral disease and promote lifelong healthy habits.
Organization: Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation
Support Type: Oral Health Education Grant (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 advance prevention, education, access, and health equity throughout Arkansas.
Grant Overview
- 💰 Funding Range: $2,500 – $30,000 per organization
- 📆 Funding Term: One calendar year
- 🔁 Eligibility Limit: One Oral Health Education Grant per organization per year
- 📝 Final Reports Required before reapplying
- 📊 Review Structure: Rolling submissions with quarterly board approval
Programs must demonstrate a primary focus on oral health education. Projects focused primarily on treatment or prevention services should apply through the Community Grant program instead.
Grant-Making Focus
Oral Health Education Grants aim to:
- Increase oral health knowledge
- Promote preventive behaviors
- Improve access to care connections
- Advance health equity in underserved communities
Eligible programs must benefit underserved, uninsured, and/or underinsured Arkansans of all ages and backgrounds.
Required Educational Outcomes
Programs must build healthy habits related to:
- Brushing teeth
- Flossing teeth
- Visiting a dentist
Proposals may also address:
- The connection between oral health and overall health
- Oral health workforce pathways
- Provider-focused education to increase treatment connections
All programs must use evidence-based methods and include a measurable process (such as pre- and post-assessments) to evaluate changes in knowledge and/or behavior.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
- An Arkansas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- A government agency
- A school
- A charitable dental treatment facility
Additional requirements:
- Grants are not awarded to individuals
- Funding must be used within Arkansas
- Organizations must submit final reports from previous 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
Allowable & Non-Allowable Costs
Funds May Be Used For:
- Program staff salaries or administrative costs tied to the project
- Equipment and supplies
- Educational materials and curriculum
- Facility rental (with quotes)
- Utilities related to the oral health program
- Travel, training, and marketing specific to the grant initiative
Funds Cannot Be Used For:
- Direct financial assistance to patients
- Clinical staff salaries for billable treatment
- For-profit activities
- General overhead unrelated to the grant
- Fundraising events
- Endowments
- Organizational debt
- Excessive salaries, luxury travel, or private benefit
- Lobbying
- Discriminatory programs
What Makes a Strong Proposal
The Foundation prioritizes proposals that include:
- Active collaboration among schools, providers, and community organizations
- Demonstrated understanding of local oral health needs
- Referral pathways to ongoing dental care
- Wraparound support services
- New programming in counties with limited oral health resources
- Meaningful evaluation metrics measuring long-term behavioral change
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A complete application
- IRS determination letter (for 501(c)(3) organizations)
- Implementation plan
- Budget form and narrative
- Evidence of impact measurement strategy
- Supply quotes (if applicable)
- Identification of additional funding secured or solicited
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This program is ideal for:
- Arkansas nonprofits launching oral health education initiatives
- Schools implementing evidence-based hygiene education programs
- Community organizations serving uninsured or underinsured populations
- Health agencies focused on behavior change and preventive education
The Oral Health Education Grant provides meaningful funding (up to $30,000) for organizations committed to strengthening oral health knowledge and empowering communities statewide.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.deltadentalar.com/giving-back/delta-dental-of-arkansas-foundation/funding-opportunities/oral-health-education-grants
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling with quarterly board approval
Funding Range: $2,500 – $30,000
Best Suited For: Arkansas organizations delivering evidence-based oral health education programs
Next Deadline: March 13, 2026
