[Dental Trade Alliance Foundation](https://dtafoundation.org)

November 30, 2025 | November 30, 2026

Up to $25,000 per project; funding is for a one-year pilot project period.

Supports innovative pilot projects that advance oral health and improve dental care delivery, with an emphasis on sustainability and impact.

Funding is for new pilot projects only—ongoing programs are not eligible.

--- ## Description The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation provides competitive grants to support innovative pilot projects in oral health. The program seeks creative initiatives that address current challenges in oral health, improve dental care delivery, and demonstrate potential for sustainability and scalability. Proposals should focus on advancing oral health, promoting education, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders within the dental field. Only new projects are eligible; ongoing or existing programs will not be considered. --- ## Due Dates - November 30, 2025: Full application submission deadline for applications received between spring 2025 and November 30, 2025. - November 30, 2026: Application closing date for the following cycle. Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee in the spring following each deadline, with notifications sent in the summer and funding provided in early fall. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: $25,000 per project. - Funding period: One year for pilot project execution, with additional time for post-project reporting. - No funds provided for indirect costs, endowments, or fundraising campaigns. - Grant funds must be used for future activities (no retroactive reimbursement). - Personnel funding is restricted to new staff required for the project, not current salaries. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), or 509(a) organizations - Universities - Government agencies - Organizations may submit multiple proposals for different projects. - Previous grantees may apply for new projects. - Only new, innovative pilot projects are eligible. Ongoing services or existing clinics are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Submit applications online via [Submittable](https://dtafoundation.submittable.com/submit/352429/new-grant-proposals-spring-nov-2026). - Applications must include a project proposal outlining innovation, sustainability, scalability, and impact on underserved populations. - Finalists may be asked to submit a video. - The review process occurs each spring; notifications are sent in summer, and funding is distributed in early fall. - Grantees have one year to complete the project, followed by a reporting period. --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation prioritizes projects that are innovative, demonstrate potential for sustainability and scalability, and improve access to oral healthcare for underserved groups. - Review examples of previously funded projects in the [2025 Annual Report](https://dtafoundation.org/about-us/2025-annual-report/). - Indirect costs and retroactive funding are not allowed. --- ## External Links - [Grant Application Page](https://dtafoundation.org/apply/grants/grant-application/) - [Submittable Application Portal](https://dtafoundation.submittable.com/submit/352429/new-grant-proposals-spring-nov-2026) - [2025 Annual Report (recently funded projects)](https://dtafoundation.org/about-us/2025-annual-report/) - [Funder Home Page](https://dtafoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------| | Jackie Michaels, Managing Director | jackiemichaels@dentaltradealliance.org | 703-379-7755 |

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