Fluoridation Grant
Fluoridation Grant supports small Minnesota community water systems with replacement fluoridation equipment and fluoride monitoring devices to optimize drinking water fluoridation and prevent tooth decay.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Due Dates: November 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m. CST (Questions) | November 23, 2026, 4:30 p.m. CST (Application) | August 13, 2027 (Application’s completion target) | August 15, 2027 (Invoices)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per applicant; $45,000 total for approximately 15 awards; January 2027–August 14, 2027
Summary: Supports fluoridation equipment replacement and fluoride monitoring devices for small Minnesota community public water systems.
Key Information: Applicants must serve fewer than 10,000 people and already add fluoride to meet Minnesota’s drinking water fluoridation requirement.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) offers the 2026 Community Public Water System Fluoridation Equipment Competitive Grant Program through its Drinking Water Protection Section. The program reimburses eligible systems for purchasing and installing fluoridation process equipment or ion-selective electrode analysis devices, helping communities optimize drinking water fluoridation.
The program aims to assist systems that lack resources to update fluoridation infrastructure consistent with federal and state requirements. It supports the recommended optimal fluoride level of 0.7 milligrams per liter (mg/L). Community water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay regardless of residents’ income or access to dental care. Funding comes through a federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant supporting Minnesota actions to improve oral health outcomes.
