Grant application for 2010 are now being considered, the Michigan Dental Association Foundation has announced.

Grants are available for both oral health education projects and access to care projects located in the state of Michigan. The deadline for submitting grant requests is June 1, 2010.

Proposals must be submitted either by accredited educational institutions or by non-profit organizations with a 501(c) 3 status. Applicants must be located within Michigan, as must the proposed activity. Applicants must provide a formal request detailing the needs and program goals, as well as a report on the results midway through the project and at the completion of the project. Click here to download the Grant Guidelines and Application.

The Michigan Dental Association Foundation is dedicated to building a permanent, lasting legacy of support for individuals and programs designed to provide the people of Michigan with the best oral health environment in the nation. We believe that it is our responsibility to identify, develop and coordinate resources that will ensure optimal quality and progressive oral health care for the people of Michigan who cannot access care the traditional ways.