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

November 30, 2026

Typical grants up to $25,000 for 1-year pilot projects; indirect costs not funded.

Supports innovative pilot projects that advance oral health and improve dental care outcomes.

--- ## Description The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation provides grants to support innovative pilot projects that aim to improve oral health and advance dental care solutions. These grants are designed to fund creative, one-year projects that address gaps or introduce new approaches in dental health, with a focus on measurable impact. Over the past two decades, the Foundation has funded a wide variety of initiatives, fostering a community of organizations dedicated to enhancing oral health outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - November 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline Applications are reviewed in the spring following submission, with notifications sent in summer and funding provided in the fall for projects beginning in September or October. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards are up to $25,000 per project. - Projects are funded for a period of one year. - The Foundation does **not** fund indirect costs, endowments, or fundraising campaigns. - Funding for staffing is limited to new personnel required for the project, not existing salaries. - Grant funds may not be used for retroactive reimbursement; only future activities are eligible. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), or 509(a) nonprofit organizations - Universities - Government agencies - Organizations may submit multiple proposals for different projects. - Past grantees may reapply for new projects. - Projects must be unique and not duplicative of previously funded initiatives (searchable via the Foundation’s grant database). --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application form available on the [DTA Foundation grants page](https://dtafoundation.org/apply/grants/grant-application/). - Applications are open now and must be submitted by November 30, 2026. - Finalists may be asked to provide a video submission in late winter. - The Grants Committee reviews applications in spring, with notifications in summer. - Funding is disbursed in September–October, and funded projects must be completed within one year. - A final report is required after project completion. --- ## Additional Information - Review the [Grants Database](https://dtafoundation.org/apply/grants/) to ensure your proposal is original. - The Foundation shares impact stories and annual reports to highlight funded projects. - Indirect costs, fundraising, and retroactive funding are not allowed. - For questions, contact Jackie Michaels, DTA Managing Director, at jackiemichaels@dentaltradealliance.org. --- ## External Links - [DTA Foundation Grants Overview](https://dtafoundation.org/apply/grants/) - [Grant Application Portal](https://dtafoundation.org/apply/grants/grant-application/) - [2025 Annual Report](https://dtafoundation.org/about-us/2025-annual-report/) - [Search Grants Database](https://dtafoundation.org/apply/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------| | Jackie Michaels | jackiemichaels@dentaltradealliance.org | 703-379-7755 |

Grants - Dental Trade Alliance Foundation

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