Smile Grants
Delta Dental of Iowa's Smile Grants fund short-term educational projects that advance overall health research and outreach for Iowans, with oral health funding fully allocated for 2026.
Funder: Delta Dental of Iowa
Due Dates: Rolling (overall health projects; oral health projects fully allocated for 2026)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; short-term, primarily educational activities only.
Summary: Supports short-term, educational projects advancing health initiatives for Iowans, with a focus on overall health for 2026.
Key Information: Oral health–related Smile Grant funds are fully allocated for 2026; only overall health projects are eligible at this time.
Description
The Smile Grants program, offered by the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation, provides small grants to support short-term, primarily educational projects that advance the Foundation’s core health initiatives for Iowans. In 2026, Smile Grant funding for oral health–related projects has been fully allocated, but applications for overall health projects (including vision, mental health, workforce, and related priorities) that align with the Foundation’s core initiatives are still being accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are distributed. The program is designed for rapid response, supporting organizations that provide educational materials, supplies, or outreach to improve health and well-being across Iowa communities.
