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Health Access Heroes Grant Program is sponsored by Sun Life. Sun Life's Health Access Heroes Grant Program aims to enhance access to health services, specifically targeting diabetes prevention, management, and oral health in local communities. This program supports 501(c)(3) charities.
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Health Access Heroes | DentaQuest Member - Government Plans Member - Individual Plans Recognizing and supporting individual change makers and nonprofit organizations working to increase access to vital health services and improve health outcomes</p>\r\n"}}"> Health Access Hero Awards Recognizing and supporting individual change makers and nonprofit organizations working to increase access to vital health services and improve health outcomes About the Health Access Hero Awards The Health Access Hero Awards are an extension of the philanthropic commitment by Sun Life and DentaQuest to address diabetes prevention, oral health care and wellness initiatives that improve health outcomes and expand access to care for vulnerable populations.
</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-f3ec51f44c" class="cmp-text "> The Health Access Hero Awards are an extension of the philanthropic commitment by Sun Life and DentaQuest to address diabetes prevention, oral health care and wellness initiatives that improve health outcomes and expand access to care for vulnerable populations. There are two Access Hero Award tracks.
</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Grants for nonprofits to fund programs driving sustainable change for long-term impact. </li>\r\n<li>Nominations to shine a light on unsung Heroes who are making a difference in their communities.
</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>Areas of focus include: </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>diabetes prevention, awareness and education<br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>diabetes management and care<br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>treatment and recovery support for diabetes-related complications<br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>oral health equity and access<br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>children’s oral health care<br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>oral disease prevention and management<br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>obesity prevention<br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>nutritional programs: awareness and education <br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>nutritional programs: access and food insecurity</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-43e083b33e" class="cmp-text "> There are two Access Hero Award tracks.
Grants for nonprofits to fund programs driving sustainable change for long-term impact. Nominations to shine a light on unsung Heroes who are making a difference in their communities.
diabetes prevention, awareness and education diabetes management and care treatment and recovery support for diabetes-related complications oral health equity and access children’s oral health care oral disease prevention and management nutritional programs: awareness and education nutritional programs: access and food insecurity More than $3.
5 million in grants has been donated and nearly 150 individuals have been recognized through the Awards. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-49a5946029" class="cmp-text "> More than $3. 5 million in grants has been donated and nearly 150 individuals have been recognized through the Awards.
There is a close link between oral health and diabetes that is often overlooked. </p>\r\n<p>Many at-risk communities lack access to preventive oral health care and regular dental exams, which can significantly impact overall health and lead to other health issues.
</p>\r\n<p>Diabetes also disproportionately impacts underprivileged communities, and when poorly managed, can lead to severe medical conditions, including cardiovascular and kidney disease. </p>\r\n<p>We combined our expertise in oral health and our longstanding commitment to diabetes prevention for a two-pronged philanthropic focus.
We foster people, programs and innovation that will increase access, make health and benefits easier and improve health outcomes for those who need it most. </p>\r\n"}}"> The Oral Health and Diabetes Connection There is a close link between oral health and diabetes that is often overlooked.
Many at-risk communities lack access to preventive oral health care and regular dental exams, which can significantly impact overall health and lead to other health issues. Diabetes also disproportionately impacts underprivileged communities, and when poorly managed, can lead to severe medical conditions, including cardiovascular and kidney disease.
We combined our expertise in oral health and our longstanding commitment to diabetes prevention for a two-pronged philanthropic focus. We foster people, programs and innovation that will increase access, make health and benefits easier and improve health outcomes for those who need it most. Want to Nominate a Hero or apply for a Hero Grant?
The 2026 Health Access Heroes program is now open for submissions through March 31! Apply below. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-cd607f28c3" class="cmp-text "> The 2026 Health Access Heroes program is now open for submissions through March 31!
Apply below.
<b>WHO: </b>501(c)(3) charities<b></b></p>\r\n<p><b>WHAT:</b> Organizations select from three grant options: $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000</p>\r\n<p><b>HOW: </b>Fill out the grant application below</p>\r\n"}}"> Health Access Hero Grants WHAT: Organizations select from three grant options: $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000 HOW: Fill out the grant application below <b>WHO:</b> Individuals who are already making a difference that needs celebrating.
Both self- and third-party nominations are accepted. </p>\r\n<p><b>WHAT:</b> Those recognized receive a $10,000 donation to their charity of choice. </p>\r\n<p><b>HOW: </b>Nominate a hero below</p>\r\n"}}"> Health Access Hero Nominations WHO: Individuals who are already making a difference that needs celebrating.
Both self- and third-party nominations are accepted. WHAT: Those recognized receive a $10,000 donation to their charity of choice. HOW: Nominate a hero below Explore some of the innovation and impact we've showcased in the past and help us celebrate those making health accessible for all.
</p>\r\n<p><a title=\"2025 health access heroes\" aria-label=\"2025 health access heroes\" href=\"/content/dentaquest/us/en/about-us/health-access-heroes/2025-heroes. html\">2025 Health Access Heroes - Grant and Individual Recipients</a></p>\r\n"}}"> Learn about prior Health Access Heroes Explore some of the innovation and impact we've showcased in the past and help us celebrate those making health accessible for all.
2025 Health Access Heroes - Grant and Individual Recipients If you have any questions about the Sun Life Health Access Hero Awards, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:health. access. heroes@sunlife.
com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"email\">health. access. heroes@sunlife.
com</a>. Please note that we will not accept any applications via email. All applications must be submitted through online submission forms.
</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-dbf79b4dd3" class="cmp-text "> If you have any questions about the Sun Life Health Access Hero Awards, please email us at health. access. heroes@sunlife.
com . Please note that we will not accept any applications via email. All applications must be submitted through online submission forms.
Oral Health News & Resources "Card 1 of 4: Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest announce 2025 recipients of the Health Access Hero Awards Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest announce 2025 recipients of the Health Access Hero Awards Awards include nonprofit grants and recognitions of individuals "Card 2 of 4: DentaQuest Opens Nominations for 2024 Health Access Heroes DentaQuest Opens Nominations for 2024 Health Access Heroes Previously Health Equity Heroes, the awards recognize individuals and organizations improving health care access for high-need communities "Card 3 of 4: The Hero Behind DentaQuest’s Health Equity Heroes The Hero Behind DentaQuest’s Health Equity Heroes DentaQuest’s Health Equity Heroes program has recognized 67 heroes across 23 states and contributed more than $225,000 to local community organizations.
"Card 4 of 4: Health Equity Hero: Dr. Alex Barrera Sets a New Standard for Inclusive Dentistry Health Equity Hero: Dr. Alex Barrera Sets a New Standard for Inclusive Dentistry When we first met Dr. Alex Barrera last summer, we knew he was a trailblazer.
View card 1 of 4: Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest announce 2025 recipients of the Health Access Hero Awards View card 2 of 4: DentaQuest Opens Nominations for 2024 Health Access Heroes View card 3 of 4: The Hero Behind DentaQuest’s Health Equity Heroes View card 4 of 4: Health Equity Hero: Dr. Alex Barrera Sets a New Standard for Inclusive Dentistry The newsletter designed for anyone who wants to improve oral health for themselves, their families, customers or communities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) charities focused on diabetes prevention, oral health equity, children's dental care, obesity prevention, and nutritional programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Health Access Heroes Grant Program is funded by Sun Life. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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