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

November 30, 2025 (Full application due) | February 28, 2026 (Signed grant agreement due) | October 1, 2026 (Final report due)

Up to $5,000 per award; funds disbursed in two installments (50% upon agreement, 50% after final report)

Supports nonprofit programs advancing oral and oropharyngeal cancer awareness, education, and screening outside standard dental practice.

--- ## Description The AGD Foundation Grant Program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and AGD constituents in the United States and Canada for initiatives that promote oral and oropharyngeal cancer awareness, education, and free screening services, particularly targeting underserved communities. The program is designed to fund activities that extend beyond standard dental practice, such as community-based outreach, public education, and innovative approaches to oral cancer prevention. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, with emphasis on projects that offer free screenings, utilize technology for outreach, address geographic disparities, or form partnerships for patient navigation and follow-up care. --- ## Due Dates - **November 30, 2025:** Full application due (must be postmarked by this date; late or incomplete applications will not be considered) - **February 28, 2026:** Signed grant agreement due (required post-award; initial 50% of grant disbursed upon completion) - **October 1, 2026:** Final program/progress and financial report due (or 60 days after all funds are used, whichever is sooner; required for final payment) --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum Award:** Up to $5,000 per grant. - **Disbursement:** 50% upon receipt of signed grant agreement; remaining 50% upon submission and approval of final progress and financial reports (including video and photo documentation). - **Funding is subject to availability and AGD Foundation approval.** --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Nonprofit charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) status in the U.S. - Nonprofit charitable organizations in Canada. - AGD constituents and regional groups. - **Requirements:** - Must demonstrate how the grant will support oral cancer awareness, education, and screening for the general public. - Organizations previously awarded an AGD Foundation grant may not reapply until two years have passed. - Applicants must complete a Statement of Compliance Discouraging Tobacco Affiliation. - **Restrictions:** - Grants do not support individuals, research programs, capital campaigns, conferences, general operating expenses, staff salaries, travel, lobbying, or retroactive expenses. - Only one application per organization per cycle. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** - Download and complete the [grant application](https://agdfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2026-agd-foundation-grant-application.docx). - Mail the original application and required attachments, plus six complete copies, to the AGD Foundation Grant Committee at 121 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. - **Required Attachments:** - Signed Statement of Compliance (tobacco affiliation) - Detailed project budget - Most recent audited financial report or IRS Form 990 - Program brochure and annual report (if applicable) - **Selection Criteria:** - Alignment with AGD Foundation mission - Community impact and outreach - Innovation and sustainability - Partnerships and follow-up care - **Notification:** Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by January 31, 2026. --- ## Additional Information - **Reporting:** Final payment is contingent on submission of a progress report, financial report, and video/photo documentation by October 1, 2026. - **Recognition:** AGD Foundation reserves the right to use recipient names and media for promotional purposes. - **Compliance:** Applicants must disclose any tobacco industry funding and certify compliance. --- ## 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) - [AGD Foundation Main Page](https://www.agd.org/about-agd/align-with-agd/agd-foundation) - [Contact AGD Foundation](http://agdfoundation.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Department | Email | Phone | Address | |----------------------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------|-------------------------------------------| | AGD Foundation Grant Committee | admin@agdfoundation.org | 518-694-5545 | 121 State Street, Albany, NY 12207 | ---

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