Grants and Scholarships

The IDF is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Grant applications are reviewed twice a year during May and December board meetings and recipients notified within 30 days of Board meetings.

Eligibility Requirements
The Foundation invites grant applications from non-profit organizations that qualify as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are categorized as public charities or governmental programs. Applicants must be an organization within the state of Iowa or seeking funding support for grant funding restricted for use in Iowa. Prospective grantees should download and complete the Foundation Grant Application.

Please be advised that the Iowa Dental Foundation does not provide funding for the following:

• Individuals (other than scholarships), direct care for an individual, or individually-owned projects
• General overhead or indirect costs alone
• Previously incurred expenses or to eliminate bad debt
• The promulgation of religious beliefs or practices
• Political campaigns
• Building or endowment campaigns
• Annual Fund Drives
• Capital Campaign support
• For-profit organizations or programs operated by or for the benefit of for-profit organizations

Click Here for a Scholarship Application