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

November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $5,000 per grant; number of awards and total funding varies annually.

Supports nonprofit programs in the U.S. and Canada promoting oral and oropharyngeal cancer awareness, education, and screening beyond standard dental practice.

--- ## Description The AGD Foundation Grant Program provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and AGD constituents in the United States and Canada to promote oral and oropharyngeal cancer awareness, education, and free screening activities. The program aims to increase public knowledge and early detection of oral cancers, especially in underserved communities with limited access to oral health care due to geographic or economic hardship. Since 2012, the Foundation has funded a wide range of projects, including mobile screening units, community outreach, and educational campaigns. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: up to $5,000 per grant - Number of grants and total funding awarded may vary each year - Funds are disbursed in two payments: 50% upon agreement, and 50% after satisfactory reporting --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) status in the U.S. or the Canadian equivalent. - AGD constituents and nonprofit, community-based outreach programs are eligible. - Organizations previously awarded AGD Foundation grants must wait two years before reapplying. - All applicants must demonstrate how the grant will support public oral cancer awareness, education, and/or screening. - Applicants must complete a Statement of Compliance Discouraging Tobacco Affiliation, certifying no funding or affiliation with tobacco companies or electronic nicotine delivery system manufacturers. **Not eligible:** - Individuals or individual research programs - General operational expenses, staff salaries, or travel - Capital campaigns, conferences, special events, or lobbying - Organization budget shortfalls or retrospective funding --- ## Application Process - Download the application from the [program page](https://agdfoundation.org/what-we-do/grant-program/). - Complete all required sections, including a detailed program description, budget, audited financials or Form 990, and the Statement of Compliance Discouraging Tobacco Affiliation. - Mail the original application and six complete copies with all attachments to the AGD Foundation Grant Committee at the listed address. - Only one application per organization is accepted per cycle. - Incomplete or late applications are not considered. - Applications are reviewed for alignment with the Foundation’s mission and must include at least three of the following: - Free oral cancer screenings - Use of technology for prevention/education - Outreach to underserved areas - Awareness fundraisers with screenings - HPV/oral cancer education - Patient navigation or referral partnerships --- ## Additional Information - Grant recipients must submit progress and financial reports, as well as video and photographic documentation. - Final 50% of funds is released only upon satisfactory reporting. - The Foundation reserves the right to change guidelines or award process at its discretion. - Awarded organizations may be featured in AGD Foundation promotional materials. --- ## External Links - [AGD Foundation Grant Program Overview](https://agdfoundation.org/what-we-do/grant-program/) - [2026 Grant Guidelines and Application (DOCX)](https://agdfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2026-agd-foundation-grant-application.docx) - [Funder Home Page](https://www.agd.org/about-agd/align-with-agd/agd-foundation) - [Contact Us](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 | ---

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