[Academy of General Dentistry Foundation](https://www.agd.org/about-agd/align-with-agd/agd-foundation)

November 30, 2024 (Application due)

Up to $5,000 per award; funding amount and number of awards may vary annually.

Supports nonprofit programs in the U.S. and Canada providing free oral cancer screenings and education, with emphasis on underserved communities.

--- ## Description The AGD Foundation Grant Program is dedicated to advancing oral and oropharyngeal cancer awareness, risk factor prevention, and diagnostic training for general dentists. The program funds nonprofit and community-based outreach initiatives across the United States and Canada that deliver free oral cancer screenings and public education, with a strong focus on underserved populations facing geographic or economic barriers to oral health care. Funded projects should promote oral cancer prevention and education, utilize technology for risk factor prevention, raise awareness in underserved regions, and establish community partnerships for referrals and follow-up care. The grant committee reviews applications for alignment with the Foundation's mission and measurable impact in oral cancer prevention and public education. --- ## Due Dates - November 30, 2024: Application due (full application submission deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $5,000 per grant. - Funding amount and number of awards may vary each year, subject to availability of resources. - Grants are paid in two installments: 50% upon agreement, 50% after submission of required final documentation. --- ## Eligibility - U.S.-based nonprofit charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status. - Canadian nonprofit charitable organizations. - Applicants must demonstrate how the grant will support community oral cancer awareness education and screening activities for the general public. - Organizations previously awarded funding must wait two years before reapplying. - Only one application per organization per cycle. - Applicants must complete a Statement of Compliance Discouraging Tobacco Affiliation. --- ## Application Process - Download the [grant application form (PDF)](https://agdfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-agd-foundation-grant-application-1.pdf). - Complete all required sections, including the Statement of Compliance and budget. - Attach the most recent audited financial report or IRS Form 990 (or Canadian equivalent). - Submit the original application and all required attachments, plus six (6) copies, by mail to the AGD Foundation Grant Committee at 121 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. - Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. - Notification of decision: January 31, 2025. - Grant agreement due: February 28, 2025. --- ## Additional Information - Programs should include at least three of the following: free oral cancer screenings, technology-supported prevention, outreach to underserved areas, fundraisers raising awareness, HPV/virus education, patient navigation, or community partnerships for referral/follow-up. - Funding cannot be used for capital campaigns, conferences, staff salaries, general operations, or individual research. - Final 50% of grant funds is contingent on submitting a progress report, financial report, and required video/image documentation. - The AGD Foundation reserves the right to change guidelines or award process at its discretion. --- ## External Links - [AGD Foundation Grant Program Overview](https://agdfoundation.org/what-we-do/grant-program/) - [Grant Application Form (PDF)](https://agdfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-agd-foundation-grant-application-1.pdf) - [AGD Foundation Main Page](https://www.agd.org/about-agd/align-with-agd/agd-foundation) - [Contact the AGD Foundation](http://agdfoundation.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Email | admin@agdfoundation.org | | Phone | 518-694-5545 | | Mailing Address | AGD Foundation Grant Committee
121 State Street
Albany, NY 12207 | ---

AGD Foundation Grant Program - Academy of General Dentistry Foundation

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