The CDA Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is committed to driving the CDA’s access-to-care agenda and Dental Health Matters initiative. Its mission focuses on increasing conversations around oral health and the dental profession while advocating for intelligent enhancements in dental care access across Colorado communities.
The grant aims to support projects that address the oral health needs of underserved Colorado populations. It prioritizes proposals demonstrating a clear community need through research or statistics, targets underserved groups with inadequate access to health services, and are led by applicants with a proven track record in working with these communities. The grant emphasizes projects that promise sustainable change or lasting benefits beyond the funding period, such as purchasing durable medical equipment over providing temporary financial relief for individual dental bills.