Through our corporate citizenship efforts, we support charitable organizations and programs that are working to make a difference in communities throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
Eligibility
The following organizations are eligible to request funding:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Michigan, Ohio or Indiana that have programs directly impacting one or more of the funding priority areas listed below.
Limitations
Funding will not be awarded to:
- Organizations outside of Michigan, Ohio or Indiana
- Individuals
- Pass-through organizations and events
- Organizations that discriminate by race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation or identity
- Political campaigns
- Projects developed for commercial and proprietary purposes
- Arts programs that do not provide significant economic impact to the community
- Organizations that do not fit within Delta Dental’s scope of giving
Funding Priorities
- Programs that address multiple SDOH with special emphasis on:
- Transportation
- Housing
- Access to care
- Access to clean water and healthy food
- Education specifically focused on career exploration, talent development, and post-secondary degree/certificate completion
- Programs that grow, improve or benefit the dental workforce
- Special consideration will be given to programs that address the above focus areas and:
- Provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for Delta Dental employees
- Show the potential for long-term impact and scalability
Evaluation Criteria
- Relevance to the SDOH domains and the potential impact on health disparities
- Organizational capacity to deliver the proposed program
- Ability to demonstrate that the program is not duplicating services and addresses a need that could not be met through collaboration with another organization
Funding Cycle
- Requests will be reviewed on a quarterly basis.
- Emergency funds may occasionally be allocated for disasters or urgent needs on a case-by-case basis.
Reporting and Accountability
- Funded organizations are required to notify the company of any delays or changes to the original scope of the project.
- A final evaluation report is required within 3 months of the end of the funding period. The form will be provided upon notification of funding approval.
Questions about funding?
Please contact Delta Dental’s corporate citizenship department at corporatecitizenship@deltadentalmi.com.