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Grant Application - Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Traci Colley, Human Services Agency, Department of Public Health, 704-296-4801
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) November 7, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Item #22-751 - Approved Delta Dental Foundation grant application.
2) December 4, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Item #23-823 - Approved Delta Dental grant application.
3) December 2, 2024, Regular Meeting Agenda Item #24-815 - Approved Delta Dental grant application.
4) November 17, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda Item #25-688 - Approved Delta Dental grant application.
BACKGROUND:
The Delta Dental Foundation is accepting applications for grant funding up to $5,000 to support community dental care for children through their Smiles for Kids Grants Program. The Human Services Agency’s Public Health Dental Clinic requests approval to apply for these funds to support and expand our dental care services for children who have financial challenges receiving the necessary care. We anticipate 25-30 children can be served through this funding.
The Dental Clinic provides general dentistry services and education to residents who may have difficulty obtaining dental care due to financial needs or access to other providers. The clinic provides services for adults and children beginning at 1 year of age. The clinic accepts Medicaid, third-party insurance and private pay on a sliding fee scale based on income. In FY26 the clinic had 2,955 patient visits with 1,622 being adults and 1,333 being children. Of the children served, 53% were uninsured/private pay.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Smiles for Kids grants are limited to a maximum of $5,000. There are no County funds required or requested.