ADA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund
ADA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund supports disaster-affected dentists through state dental associations and affiliated foundations, funding essential short-term personal needs for immediate relief.
Funder: ADA Foundation
Due Dates: Within 60 days following the disaster declaration (State grant application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per state per disaster
Summary: Grants to state dental associations and affiliated foundations support disaster-affected dentists’ urgent personal needs.
Key Information: State dental organizations apply and distribute assistance to dentists; funds cannot cover dental practice expenses.
Description
The ADA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is a new 2026 program providing grants to state dental associations and their affiliated foundations to assist dentists affected by disasters in their state. Rather than funding research or practice recovery, the program supports urgent, short-term personal needs in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, such as food, water, clothing, medication, emergency shelter, transportation, and toiletries.
State recipients distribute individual grants to eligible dentists consistent with IRS disaster relief guidelines and report to the Foundation on their use of funds. The ADA Foundation determines awards at its sole discretion, considering the severity of the disaster, the number of dentists impacted, and available funds. Eligible disasters must occur in the United States or its territories.
