Grant funding

2026 Grant Cycle is Open!

 


The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation is currently accepting SMILE and SMILE Mini grant applications. 

All applications are due by 11:59 PM on February 18, 2026.  

Please be sure to review our SMILE strategy and criteria before applying.
You will also have to register, if you don’t already have an account, on our grants portal.   

Remembering Gene F. Napoliello, DDS



We continue to honor the legacy of our former Chairman, known affectionately as Dr. Gene. Each year our Foundation awards grants, we do so to continue Dr. Gene’s quest to support future health care leaders, in turn, creating greater access to dental care for all.   

Now accepting SMILE and SMILE Mini Grants!

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Funding criteria

The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation's 2026 grant cycle is based on the S.M.I.L.E. Method

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Grant approval process

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