Since 1986, our
philanthropic arm, the Delta Dental of New Jersey
Foundation, Inc. has worked to promote and assist
educational projects devoted to the enhancement
of dental health, as well as research programs
designed to increase public awareness of the general
benefits of good oral health and to improve dental
health through the science of dentistry. Each year,
the Foundation also provides financial support
to various organizations throughout the state to
reach underserved populations.
Our Foundation
is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization,
and we pride ourselves on the variety of programs
we have instituted or supported which aid the needy,
educate the community, and assist worthwhile oral
health related organizations. To date, our Foundation
has awarded more than $11.7 million towards dental care for
the underserved, dental education programs, and
dental research. The Foundation funds
projects only in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Download a
copy of our Foundation
and community involvement activities.
Each
year the Foundation provides financial support
to:
How
your organization can apply for funding:
Oral Health Education Initiative
In an effort to reinforce the importance of oral health education all school year long, the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation is offering a grant opportunity to elementary schools located in districts formerly known as Abbott school districts (including Charter Schools) to initiate an Oral Health Education Program in their third-grade classes for the 2011-2012 school year. At least three schools, each from a separate district, will be chosen to receive up to $5,000 to put towards the program.
For more information, please contact
Kimberly Elmore at 973-944-4555.
In May 2008,
News 12 New Jersey interviewed Kimberly Elmore and
Therese Hendrickson, Supervisor, School Based
Services and grant recipient, on Delta Dental's Oral
Health Education Initiative and the successful
program implemented in the Keansburg Elementary
School. Watch
the interview.
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