Dental health funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/topic_details.php?topic=Dental%20health A program to assist dental school graduates with paying off student loans and providing other startup grants, while helping fulfill the need for dentists in rural Kansas communities. Geographic coverage: Kansas -- Delta Dental Plan of Kansas Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2772 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:16:38 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2772 Helps health professionals find jobs in rural and underserved areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2302 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:02:02 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2302 Funding is provided for new initiatives, new components of existing programs, start-up funding or one-time events. Geographic coverage: Kansas -- Delta Dental Plan of Kansas Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=589 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:33:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=589 To assist dentists in repaying educational loans in order that they may practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or serve as full-time faculty at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine, without the financial burden of unpaid educational loans. Geographic coverage: South Carolina -- South Carolina Dental Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1287 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:27:36 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1287 Funding to continue improving oral health for Oregon's children. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1826 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:50:38 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1826 The grant program's main objective is to provide financial support to efforts aimed at providing dental care to the underserved and other philanthropic endeavors related to dentistry throughout Wisconsin. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Wisconsin Dental Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=990 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:33:24 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=990 Externships to dental students interested in a career with the Indian Health Service Division of Oral Health or a Tribal site. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Indian Health Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1337 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:15:22 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1337 Supports general dentists and dental personnel in their efforts to improve oral health and oral health literacy, especially among those members of our most underserved and vulnerable populations, through access to care projects. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Academy of General Dentistry http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=689 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:47:59 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=689 Numerous funding programs regarding the oral health of underserved Iowans. Geographic coverage: Iowa -- Delta Dental of Iowa http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1919 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:39:18 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1919 Supports innovative clinical training for dental professionals and programs that increase access to dental care for underserved populations through grant funding. Geographic coverage: Minnesota -- Minnesota Department of Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2685 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:12:22 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2685 In exchange for a loan repayment award, participating dentists will practice in a dentally underserved area in Virginia and are required to accept government-sponsored insurance programs (e.g., Medicaid, FAMIS). Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1268 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:21:21 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1268 A training program for dental students designed to help meet the oral health needs of rural and underserved communities in the Northwest. Geographic coverage: Washington -- University of Washington http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1866 Wed, 11 May 2011 10:40:54 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1866 A scholarship program for rural dental students. Geographic coverage: Virginia -- State Council of Higher Education for Virginia http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1697 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:21:36 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1697 A three year, statewide effort to prevent oral disease in young children. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Caring for Colorado Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1867 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:31:06 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1867 The ADA Foundation funds scholarships for dental students, minority dental students and allied dental students including dental hygiene, dental assisting and dental laboratory technology. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Dental Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1727 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:52:36 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1727 Colorado only - Considers proposals from nonprofit dental clinics undertaking comprehensive capital campaigns, as well as supporting programs (capital campaigns) that encourage individuals to improve and maintain their good health and physical well being. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Gates Family Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=305 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:35:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=305