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Grantmaking

Grants
Information for Grant Seekers
Forms & Reports



Grants
At a time when economic hardship is impacting thousands of Oklahomans, Delta Dental of Oklahoma will contribute over $1.4 million to its Charitable Foundation to support dental care and education programs and initiatives in 2010. About $1 million in funding has been awarded to 26 initial grant recipients. Recipients were chosen through a board-reviewed application process; the balance of the funds will be awarded throughout the year.

Free Dental Clinics and Care Facilitation Programs
Low-Cost Dental Clinics Dental Education Support
  • Delta Dental of Oklahoma’s Captain Supertooth statewide education program
  • University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry:
          • Scholarships: $50,000
          • Student Clinic Support: $100,000
          • Capital Improvements: $100,000 (3 year commitment)
Other Initiatives
  • Alliance to the Oklahoma Dental Association “Give Kids a Smile” Day in Tulsa: $2,000
  • Norman Regional Foundation “Give Kids a Smile” Day in Norman: $750
  • Special Olympics Healthy Athletes “Special Smiles” Program (statewide): $1,500
  • Western Oklahoma Tech Center GKAS/Sealant Program in Weatherford: $5,000
The following grantees received funding in late 2009 which will support their 2010 activities:

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Information for Grant Seekers
The mission of the Charitable Foundation is to facilitate dental health and education in the state of Oklahoma by funding programs and services that promote oral health. Based on that mission, we award grants to organizations that make dental care accessible or advance dental education or research.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • The organization seeking the grant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with public charity (not private foundation) status, an educational institution, or a government agency. We do not award grants to individuals.
  • The program, project or initiative being funded must be dental health or education related.
  • The program cannot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or religion.
  • The program must serve Oklahomans.
Guidelines:
  • Priority status is given to programs which provide free dental care services/education to indigent or under-served populations and which utilize volunteer dental professionals.
  • The grant application should include measurable goals and a method for measuring success.
How to Apply for a Grant:
  • Click here to download the Grant Application (Word doc). (If you do not have Word, contact us for assistance.)
  • Please follow grant application instructions carefully and submit all requested supporting documentation.
  • Applications for the 2011 grant program must be received by August 31, 2010. (Initial grants will be awarded in December and funded during 2011.)
  • For more information or for help with your application, please contact Terrisa Singleton



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Forms and Reports

Forms for Applicants:
Grant Application (Word doc)
IRS W-9 Form

Grantee Reports:
Grant Report Form (Word doc)
Services Value Worksheet (.xls)

Miscellaneous:
Sample Grant Agreement (pdf)


For help with these forms or reports, contact us.


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