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Community Grants Program (Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation) is sponsored by Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation. The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's Community Grants Program aims to enhance oral health among Illinois residents, particularly children. While its primary focus is oral health, it prioritizes programs focusing on oral health education, access to care, and workforce development.
Organizations can reapply yearly.
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Community Grants Program - Delta Dental of Illinois Close On June 3, our online portals will be updated as part of an upgrade to our dental benefits administration system. Please visit our upgrade resources and FAQs to learn more. View the 2025 Community Grant Program Philosophy and Guidelines .
Applications for 2025 Community Grants are closed. Community Grantee Report Form The Foundation requires recipients of the Community Grants Program to submit a final report at the completion of your project in the year following the grant award. This will assist the committee in monitoring progress with the grant and the impact from the funding.
All report forms will be assigned in the grants management platform. Please reach out to Jessica Vavra at jvavra@deltadentalil. com with any questions.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois-based 501(c)(3) charities or governmental entities addressing specific community needs in oral health. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Grants Program (Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation) is funded by Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
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