Archives: Grants

Archives: Grants

Pioneering Regenerative Solutions for Cleft Lip and Palate Care

The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dentistry is embarking on an innovative research project with the help of a $25,000 DTA Foundation grant. Targeting the 10,000+ individuals born with

Advancing Community-Led Dental Care for Underserved Immigrant Families

As a non-profit in Midvale, Utah, Midvale Community Building Community saw a need for a new project to deliver comprehensive dental care to underserved, low-income, Spanish-speaking immigrant communities. The DTA

Expanding In-Home Dental Care for People with Disabilities in Minnesota

Apple Tree Dental, a non-profit dental clinic, has been seeking ways to overcome barriers to oral health for underserved populations across Minnesota for more than 40 years. In 2025, they

Breaking Barriers to Dental Care for Individuals with Disabilities

Keystone Human Services, a non-profit that provides comprehensive community services to those with disabilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware, was the recipient of a $25,000 DTA Foundation grant in 2025. By

Bringing Disability-Friendly Dental Care to Children Nationwide

Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the DTA Foundation, TeamSmile added a new, disability-friendly project to its traditional program at sports stadiums in three cities in 2025. In Buffalo, NY,

Strengthening Grant Capacity for Future Dental Impact

Through a unique partnership with Unfunded List, The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is helping our prospective dental grantees build up their capacity to win impactful grants. In total, 21 non-profit

Expanding Dental Access for Individuals with Disabilities in El Paso

In an underserved area of Texas near the border, dental heroes are changing lives by enabling access to care. Access to health and dental care is difficult for many, especially

Training the Next Generation of Dental Assistants to Expand Access to Care

Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center in Maine, is home to a high-demand dental center serving a largely underserved population—most of whom are uninsured, underinsured, or

Evaluating the Impact of School-Based Dental Programs on Student Absenteeism

In 2024, we awarded The Center for Oral Health a $25,000 grant to support a pivotal study titled “The Impact of School-Based Dental Programs on School Absenteeism”. This research, powered

Smiles for Innocents – Increasing Nationwide Access to Dental Care for Americans Released After Wrongful Incarceration

Making Dental Care More Accessible This pilot project will help 350 exonerees dramatically increase their access to dental care, and learn about the connection between oral health and overall health,