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Samuel Harris Fund for Children's Dental Health Dentistry Grant Program
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Program
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http://www.ada.org/ada/adaf/grants/index.asp#harri
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| Sponsor |
American Dental Association |
| Deadlines |
January 8, 2010 |
| Purpose |
The grant program's main objective is to help children whose socio-economic status impacts on their access to professional oral care and adversely affects their oral health habits at home. The program philosophy seeks to increase access to, and education on, oral health care by encouraging volunteerism in the health professions community.
By also encouraging synergy between community based applicants and awardees, the grant program seeks to pool limited resources within dentistry, industry and public charities to significantly reduce the level of children's oral disease through education. Through this effort, the program assists in the dissemination of oral health promotion activities to aid those children most at risk.
For 2009-10, organizations that sponsor programs for mothers and caregivers to help reduce the incidence of early childhood caries are invited to submit an application.
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| Eligibility |
Proposals of up to $5,000 by community-based, not-for-profit, oral health promotion programs in the United States and its territories will be considered.
Examples of qualified oral health promotions include:
dental health education conducted at schools, health fairs and social agencies, via mobile dental clinics or outreach programs;
dental health education programs in conjunction with preventive programs such as fluoride and dental sealant application programs;
oral health and nutrition education materials designed for parents and/or dental professionals;
instruction in the proper use of oral care products;
development of public service announcements (PSAs) to increase awareness of and appreciation for proper childhood oral care.
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Geographic
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Nationwide |
Amount of
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Due to limited funding this year approximately 8-10 grants will be made. Competitive grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded. |
Application
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The application materials are available on the Program web site.
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For more information contact:
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the ADA Foundation at 312- 440-2547 or e-mail adaf@ada.org. Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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