​NYSDF Access to Care Awards Program

The New York State Dental Foundation has a simple mission: to improve the oral health
of all New Yorkers. It’s a simple mission, but one that is profoundly significant and daunting.

The Foundation distributes several thousand dollars each year in various amounts to
applicants throughout New York State and to such projects that benefit the people of
New York State. Priority is given to proposals that have measurable improvement goals,
show strong community support for the project, and are innovative in nature.
Applicants must be in New York State and the nominated
project must benefit residents of New York State.

There are three annual funding categories, as described below: