To help meet dental health needs of children and adults, Delta Dental of Missouri – the state’s dental benefits leader and a non-profit organization – has announced it is now accepting applications for the second cycle of its 2022 Oral Health Grant Program. This grant funding is designed to support oral health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes throughout the state.
“We recently awarded 11 organizations across Missouri with more than $306,000 in grant funding as part of our first cycle giving,” said Rob Goren, president and chief executive officer at Delta Dental of Missouri. “We want to continue to expand the reach of this program to help people of all ages access vital dental care and educational services, so they can live better lives through improved dental health. Organizations that align with our mission to improve oral health are encouraged to apply.”
Delta Dental of Missouri awards grants for general operations, programs, projects and capacity-building efforts promoting the oral health of individuals in Missouri. Objectives of the grant program include:
- Reducing oral disease through education, prevention and treatment
- Ensuring access to affordable, timely and high-quality dental care
- Enhancing the awareness of good oral health with a focus on children and individuals in need
- Making a measurable difference in the oral health of Missourians
- Helping to ensure that Missouri is among the states with the highest indicators of oral health.
To be eligible for an oral health grant from Delta Dental of Missouri, applicants in Missouri must first complete a letter of inquiry through the online application system at https://www.deltadentalmo.com/AboutUs/oral-health-grant-program, which includes program guidelines and application instructions. Online letters of inquiry are due on August 26, 2022, and online applications are due on September 2, 2022. Applicants must be considered tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or be a public or governmental entity, such as a public school or health department, and serve the people of Missouri.
About Delta Dental of Missouri
Delta Dental of Missouri is the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. It provides more than 2.1 million members with access to affordable, high-quality dental care through group plans tailored to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes, from large corporations to small businesses with two or more employees. Delta Dental also offers dental benefit plans directly to individuals and families. It also provides access to affordable, high-quality vision care through group vision benefit plans. The company proudly supports oral health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes that help educate people about the importance of dental health and provide free dental care to those in need. Delta Dental of Missouri also created the Missouri Dental Care Resource Guide to help individuals access information about low-cost and free dental care options in their area—available online at www.DeltaDentalMO.com/ResourceGuide1. To learn more about the company, visit www.DeltaDentalMO.com.
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For more information, contact:
Kelly Harris
(314)436-9090