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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.
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 This program annually offers a $50,000 award for the repayment of dental education debt to be used over a three-year grant period. 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.
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.
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