CDA Foundation - Colorado Dental Association

Empowering Smiles, Enriching Futures

The CDA gives back to the community through the CDA Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization that supports the CDA’s access-to-care agenda and Dental Health Matters efforts to increase education about oral health and support smart improvements that increase access to dental care.

Mission and Vision

CDA Foundation Board Officers and Members

Call for Board Members: Apply or Nominate a CDA Member Dentist

WAYS TO GIVE

Golf Tournament for Dental Charities

Monday, September 8, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start
The annual CDA Foundation Golf Tournament is back and a great way to get some exercise and network with the dental community. Playing on this beautiful course benefits the CDA Foundation and the dental non-profit organizations it supports through grant funding!

Make a difference on a Monday and play, or sponsor, golf for dental charities. The tournament will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $250 per golfer/$1,000 per foursome.

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APPLY FOR A GRANT

Semiannually, the CDA Foundation awards monetary grants to 501(c)3 organizations dedicated to improving access-to-care. Nonprofit organizations can download CDA Foundation Grant Application. The submission deadlines are March 15 and Sept. 1 each year.

Who Should Apply

The CDA Foundation gives priority to proposals that show the following:

There is a documented need for the proposed project. Through research, statistics,
surveys, etc., there is a community need for the activity seeking funding.
A Colorado underserved population is the focus of the proposed project. An
underserved population is defined as a group of individuals who have no, or inadequate,
access to health services due to limited financial resources, lack of health insurance,
geographic isolation, or language/cultural barriers.
The applicant has a proven track record of working with the target population.
Individuals and organizations must be experienced, reliable and competent to
successfully carry out the proposed project. If seeking funding for an existing program, it
is very important to describe the program’s past results and why additional financing
support is needed now.
The results of the project will last beyond the grant term. The project must create a
lasting or sustainable change in individuals or the community. For example, a new piece
of dental equipment at a clinic would benefit numerous individuals for several years, as
well as help the efficiency of the clinic. In contrast, asking for funding to pay dental bills
of low-income, uninsured individuals will not create a long-lasting change that benefits a
large population.

Application Qualifications

The CDA Foundation will award grants to:

A charitable nonprofit organization with tax-exempt classification
A tax-supported institution such as a school or government agency
A dental component society
An oral health clinic for underserved populations
A CDA initiative

The CDA excludes the following from funding consideration:

Private foundations
For-profit entities
General operating support
Grant awards for an indeterminate period of time
Membership drives/fundraising events
Financial support for political candidates
Research projects
Lobbying efforts
Screening programs without a follow-up component

Grant Amounts

Grant Recipient Reporting

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Help the CDA give back to members of Colorado communities and support the future of the oral health profession.

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CONTACT THE CDA

If you have questions about donating to the foundation or applying for a grant, contact Julie Collett at julie@cdaonline.org.