Application Guidelines

The Mobile Dental Grant Program supports nonprofit mobile dental clinics and mobile dental equipment for onsite dentistry, including operational expenses. The program provides financial grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit mobile dental projects that address one or more of the following objectives:

Preventive and Referral Care

To support mobile dental programs that increase access to oral health care, particularly for vulnerable people, including children, the elderly, and working poor. Preventive care projects must have a verified referral system in place for those in need of restorative treatment to be eligible for this grant opportunity. Preventive care may include, but is not limited to sealants, fluoride varnishes, and oral health education.

Restorative Care

To support mobile dental programs providing direct oral health treatment services, particularly for vulnerable people.

Review and Selection Process

Proposals are reviewed three times per year. The tri-annual application deadline dates for these grant review cycles are March 31, July 31, and October 31. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged via an automated e-mail message following your online application submission. During the review process, CDA Foundation staff may contact you for additional information.

Proposal Selection Criteria – Proposals that clearly and concisely demonstrate the following characteristics will have a greater opportunity for funding.

  • Relevance to the CDA Foundation’s mission
  • Address one or more Mobile Dental Grant Program objectives
  • Demonstrates a clear connection between oral health and general health and well-being
  • Community-based and/or community-driven
  • Demonstrates established partnerships and collaborations
  • Encourages creative solutions to identified challenges

 
Funding Restrictions

  • Grants are made to mobile dental organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Revenue Code or government agencies. If a proposal is from an unincorporated collaboration, tax exemption verification and a letter of agreement signed by an eligible fiscal sponsor are required.
  • Indirect costs may not exceed 15% of project direct costs.
  • Grants are not made for supporting conferences and special events (i.e. fundraising dinners).
  • Grants are not made for supporting lobbying and/or political campaigns or endorsements.
  • Grants are not made for supporting capital campaigns.
  • Grants are not made for supporting organization budget shortfalls.
  • Grants are not made to individuals