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Grant Application - N.C. Dental Society Foundation
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis Joyner, Human Services Agency - Public Health, Director, 704-296-4801
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Approve Public Health’s request to apply for N.C. Dental Society Foundation funding, 2) upon award of the funding, authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, and 3) upon receipt of grant award, recognize, receive, and appropriate the awarded amount to Public Health’s budget.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The N.C. Dental Society Foundation is accepting applications for funding for a Dental Public Health Award of $1,500 and an Endowment Grant of $5,000 to further meet oral health needs in North Carolina. Both awards are considered through a single application process. The Human Services Agency’s Public Health Dental Clinic requests approval to apply for these funds to support the provision of dental care services for patients who have financial challenges receiving necessary care. The deadline for submitting an application is August 16, 2024.
The County’s 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 FY2024, the clinic had 3,278 patient visits; 61% were uninsured/private pay.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Anticipated funding will be $1,500 or $5,000 depending on award selection approval. No County match is required.