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February 4, 2012

Delta Dental of Iowa will make contributions through its Public Benefit Program that make a measurable difference in the oral health of underserved Iowans. Contributions may be financial, technical, or human resources to programs or organizations that improve the dental health of Iowans or that address the specific dental needs of underserved populations.

Mini-Grants Program

The Public Benefit Program of Delta Dental of Iowa offers mini-grants up to $10,000 in support of short-term oral health projects. Mini-grants are awarded on a bi-annual basis and applications are due on May 1st and October 1st.

 

Large Project Proposal

DDIA partners with community organizations and programs that share our vision of improving the oral health of Iowans. Large grants are defined as over $10,000 and generally funded for a single year only, but may be eligible for multi-year support. Please use the contact information below to inquire as to the current application due date.

 2012 Large Grant Cycle Timeline

Spring Cycle
January 20Initial submission of Large Grant request due.
February 17Foundation subcommittee reviews and provides feedback to grantee.
March 16Final submission of Large Grant request to Foundation.
April 19In-person presentation to Foundation Board.
Fall Cycle
August 10Initial submission of Large Grant request due.
September 7Foundation subcommittee reviews and provides feedback to grantee.
October 5Final submission of Large Grant request to Foundation.
November 8In-person presentation to Foundation Board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Contribution Request

This program is designed for oral health projects requesting less than $1,000 or for in-kind requests.

Dental Education Loan Repayment Program/ FIND Project

This program annually offers a $50,000 award for the repayment of dental education debt to be used over a three-year grant period. The FIND program is an extension of the Delta Dental of Iowa Loan Repayment Program, which collaborates with communities on the recruitment and establishment of a private practicing dental office that is located in rural, underserved areas in Iowa for up to $100,000 loan repayment award. In return, the selected dentist agrees to practice in one of Iowa's designated dental shortage areas and to allocate 35% of patient services to underserved populations.

For more information on the two loan repayment programs, click on the links below. 

Community Fluoridation Program

Up to two awards of $6000 may be given annually to Iowa communities demonstrating the greatest need for fluoridation of public water supplies.

Graduate Thesis Award Program

Graduate students at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry can apply to receive up to $15,000 to cover the associated costs with conducting master's or doctorate thesis research. Applications may be submitted at any time.


For more information about the Delta Dental of Iowa Public Benefit Program, contact:
sheckenlaible@deltadentalia.com
515-261-5500 or 1-800-544-0718