Minnesota Dental Foundation Grant Program

About this program

The Minnesota Dental Foundation offers grants generally up to $10,000 to support Minnesota nonprofit organizations providing oral health treatment, improving access to care, advancing prevention education, or supporting dental volunteer and career initiatives. Priority is given to programs serving underserved children and adults and demonstrating community involvement, sustainability, innovation, and measurable oral health impact. Eligible applicants must be Minnesota-based nonprofits with projects located in Minnesota; individuals, for-profit entities, and requests for salaries, travel, capital costs, endowments, lobbying, or general operating expenses are ineligible. Applications open October 12, 2026, and must be submitted online by December 7, 2026.