2024 Oral Health Impact Grants

The Arcora Foundation is offering a grant opportunity to support oral health projects within Washington state, aligning with its mission to improve oral health outcomes. This program seeks to fund initiatives that broadly support access to culturally appropriate dental care, encourage healthy hydration by increasing water consumption and decreasing sugary beverage intake, and promote access to healthy food. The foundation has a total of $500,000 in funding available, with individual projects eligible to request up to $75,000. The grant program specifically targets Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, rural communities, and other populations that are currently experiencing significant health disparities. The goal is to address these disparities by funding projects that will have a tangible impact on these vulnerable groups. Successful projects are expected to increase access to vital dental services, shift dietary habits towards healthier options, and ensure communities have better access to nutritious food. The Arcora Foundation's strategic priorities are clearly focused on preventative oral health measures and equitable access to care. This grant directly supports these priorities by emphasizing culturally appropriate care and addressing social determinants of health through food and beverage initiatives. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by investing in community-level projects that tackle these key areas, they can create lasting improvements in oral health for those most in need. To be eligible, organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or have similar status, including tribal organizations, and the projects must take place in Washington state during the 2025 calendar year. Evaluation criteria include the population served, the organization's leadership demographics (reflecting the community), alignment with the foundation's priorities, and the project's impact, ensuring that milestones and budgets are clearly aligned for measurable results. Projects currently funded by Arcora are not eligible, and only one application is permitted per organization.