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Access to Care Grant is sponsored by AAPD Foundation (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation). This grant supports community-based initiatives in the U.S. that provide dental care and ultimately serve as a primary dentist to underserved/limited access children. Funds can be used for various related expenses including salaries, equipment, and educational materials.
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Apply for a Dental Grant | AAPD Foundation Access to Care Grant Application Selected applicants can receive one-year grants of up to $30,000, supporting community-based initiatives in the U.S. that provide dental care and ultimately serve as a primary dentist to underserved/limited access children. Applications open through September 18 Who Can Apply for a Grant?
All non-private dental and/or medical organizations located in the United States and its Territories are welcome to apply.
Local health jurisdictions County health departments State government agencies Colleges/schools of dentistry Colleges/schools of medicine (pediatric and family medicine departments only) National, state, and local dental societies Non-pediatric dentist programs (however, priority Is given to projects with pediatric dental leadership) Hygienist-based programs (as long as they are conducted under direct supervision of a dentist) Resident-based programs (as long as a licensed dentist is overseeing all patients and running the program) Please fill out this form or email our Grants and Programs Assistant Manager Jasmine Williams for more information.
Calling All Grant Reviewers! The AAPD Foundation is looking for enthusiastic, responsible individuals to review applications for Access to Care Grants. Dentists, pediatric dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, residents, and those in the dental or healthcare industry are welcome to volunteer.
Grant reviewers evaluate submitted applications by qualified organizations to determine whether the project meets the standards to receive an AAPD Foundation Access to Care Grant. Reviewers complete a corresponding evaluation form for each application. Attend a one-hour remote calibration session where you’ll be trained on review and evaluation protocols.
Reviewers have approximately eight weeks to review assigned applications , between mid-September and mid-November. Each application takes on average 30 minutes to review . We anticipate a high number of submissions this year so reviewers might have as many as 25 applications to review.
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2027-2028 One Year Access to Care Grant applications are now open through September 18. I’m having issues logging in. On the login page there is a “forgot your password” option.
If you are having issues with usernames or if you are having issues receiving a new password please email Jasmine Williams at jwilliams@aapdfoundation. org to request your organization’s information. How do I access the application?
2027-2028 One Year Access to Care Grant applications are now open through September 18. No, there is no access code required. You can proceed to the application by clicking on the “Apply” icon.
What is the approved use of funds? Access to Care Grant monies may be applied for any related expense as long as it directly linked to a child/children receiving regular dental care. Salaries, instruments, equipment, indirect cost (up to 15%), education materials, travel and transportation cost, meal costs, and take-home supplies have been funded previously by the AAPD Foundation.
We do not want to limit any unique/nontraditional request or programs that may apply. If you have any additional questions or need any more clarification please email Jasmine Williams at jwilliams@aapdfoundation. org .
If my organization’s clinic is a part of a larger institution, what information should I use? The AAPD Foundation only wants information/data that specifically pertains to your area of work. Please refrain from using generalized information that includes the entire institution/organization.
Do not include over-arching mission statements, finances, and patient data. You should only include information that is specific to your clinic/department. While it can be mentioned that your organization is large, please focus on the dental care and child oral health aspects of your request.
Is my organization a startup? The Foundation defines a “startup” as a newly-established organization/clinic within the first three years of formal incorporation and/or receiving its 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit designation. New initiatives by established organizations will be considered.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local health jurisdictions, county health departments, hospitals and clinics, state government agencies, colleges/schools of dentistry, colleges/schools of medicine (pediatric and family medicine departments only), national, state, and local dental societies, non-pediatric dentist programs (priority for pediatric dental leadership), hygienist-based programs (under direct supervision of a dentist), and resident-based programs (licensed dentist overseeing patients and program). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $30,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 18, 2001, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Access to Care Grant is funded by AAPD Foundation (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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