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On October 10, we will be upgrading our phone system. This enhancement will improve your future experience. It may result in additional wait times during our transition. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to serve you better.

On October 10, our call center will be closed for staff training between 12 PM and 1 PM ET.
On October 9, due to the enhancement to our phone system, our IVR will be unavailable for self-service from 6.30 PM through 11:59 PM ET.

Grant Funding Approval Process

    • Our Foundation Board of Trustees meets three times a year.
    • At the Spring meeting, our Board reviews the preliminary (Round One) S.M.I.L.E. grant applications for the upcoming year. Those applicants that are selected for further consideration are notified they will be moving to the next round (Round Two). Those applicants will be required to complete a more extensive grant application. Those applicants not selected also will be notified. All S.M.I.L.E. Mini Grants are reviewed and approved at the April meeting. All are notified of the outcome.
    • At the June meeting, our Board reviews and approves S.M.I.L.E. grants. All are notified of the outcome.
    • Grant funding is typically awarded in July.

While many grant applicants are return grantees, the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation encourages organizations and/or schools that have never applied for funding (and meet the Requirements of Grantees), to apply. The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation is always looking to expand its outreach.