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

November 30, 2025 (for 2026 funding)

Up to $25,000 per award; project duration is typically 1 year.

Supports innovative, scalable pilot projects that increase access to oral health care and can serve as models for broader impact.

Only new, original pilot projects are eligible; ongoing programs, equipment, and existing services are not funded.

--- ## Description The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation Pilot Project Grants provide seed funding for innovative pilot projects aimed at increasing access to and utilization of oral health care in the United States. The foundation seeks projects that are original, creative, and have the potential to be scaled, sustained, and replicated in new geographic areas. The goal is to fund initiatives that can demonstrate significant impact, attract additional funding, and serve as model programs for broader adoption in the oral health sector. The DTA Foundation prioritizes projects that align with its strategic focus on partnerships, research, and education. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted year-round, but to be considered for the next funding cycle, submissions must be received by **November 30, 2025**. - Finalists are notified in early 2026 and may be asked to submit a short video. - Funding decisions are made in late spring/summer, with awards distributed in September–October for a 1-year project period. --- ## Funding Amount - Applicants may request up to **$25,000** per pilot project. - Funding is intended as seed money for new initiatives, not for sustaining ongoing operations. - The typical project duration is one year, with a short post-award period for reporting results. - The foundation does **not** fund indirect costs, ongoing staff salaries (unless for new positions in the pilot), equipment purchases, or existing/ongoing services. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - 501(c)(3) organizations - 501(c)(6), 509(a) organizations - Universities and academic institutions - Government agencies - The principal applicant does **not** have to be a 501(c)(3). - Only **new, innovative pilot projects** are eligible. - Ineligible: existing dental clinics, ongoing projects, mobile dental vans, equipment purchases, or ongoing staff salaries (unless for a new position as part of the pilot). --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare Your Proposal:** - Ensure your project is a new, innovative pilot addressing oral health access/utilization. - Gather required documentation (IRS determination letter, project budget, etc.). 2. **Submit Application:** - Complete the online application at the [DTA Foundation application portal](https://form.jotform.com/223404471122140). - Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2025, for 2026 funding. 3. **Review and Selection:** - Applications are reviewed for innovation, scalability, sustainability, and potential impact. - Finalists will be notified and may be asked to submit a short video about their project. - Funding decisions communicated by late summer; grants awarded in early fall. 4. **Reporting:** - Grantees must complete their project within one year and submit a final report on outcomes. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should demonstrate: - Innovation and originality - Potential to attract further funding and/or partnerships - A plan for sustainability beyond the grant period - Replicability in other regions or contexts - Indirect costs, endowments, or fundraising campaigns are not supported. - Grant funds cannot be used retroactively. --- ## External Links - [DTA Foundation Grants Overview](https://dtafoundation.org/apply/grants/) - [Apply for a DTA Foundation Grant (Application Portal)](https://form.jotform.com/223404471122140) - [DTA Foundation Past Grant Recipients](https://dtafoundation.org/apply/grants/grant-application/#wrapper) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Phone | 703-379-7755 | | Technical Support | (614) 246-8904 (for online application) | | Address | 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22203 | For the most current information and application materials, visit the [DTA Foundation grants page](https://dtafoundation.org/apply/grants/).

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