Supports Rhode Island community organizations advancing oral and dental health through education, research, public service, and improved access to care.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $500 to $5,000; one application per organization per year.
Summary: Supports community organizations advancing oral and dental health through education, research, accessibility, and public service in Rhode Island.
Key Information: Only Rhode Island-based community organizations are eligible; applications must be submitted online.
The Rhode Island Dental Foundation Fund Grants program was established to support community organizations in Rhode Island that advance oral and dental health. Funding priorities include educational and research initiatives to improve dentistry, public service projects, programs enhancing access to dental care for underserved residents, public education about oral health, and direct service projects involving members of the Rhode Island Dental Association. The program also supports free clinics and scholarships for dental auxiliaries committed to working in Rhode Island.