The Hawaii Dental Service Foundation (HDS Foundation) is a charitable foundation established in 1986 by Hawaii Dental Service, Hawaii’s leading dental benefits provider.

Priorities

The HDS Foundation’s objective is to improve oral health in the communities where HDS operates (Hawaii, Guam and Saipan). Grants will be limited to projects related to the advancement of oral health. HDS will consider programs and projects that promote:

• Oral health education

• Prevention of oral disease

• Access to dental care by underserved populations

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding consideration, an organization must be a charity with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Governmental programs are also eligible.

Grants will not be considered for:

• Multi-year pledges

• Individuals

• Endowments

• Religious programs

• Political organizations or political campaigns

• For operating expenses for United Way organizations

• Research projects

Requests should include:

• HDS Foundation Grant Application Cover Sheet (click here for fillable form)

• A brief history and mission of the organization

• A project description stating objective and timeline

• A statement of need or opportunity that this project will address

• The project’s proposed budget & other sources of funding

• A plan to measure the program’s effectiveness

• A plan for acknowledgement of the Foundation

Supporting Documentation:

• Internal Revenue Service determination letter of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

• List of current board of directors

• Current operating budget

Application Deadlines

The HDS Foundation meets twice per year in April and September to consider grant requests. 
Deadlines to receive requests are February 1, and August 1.

Send Proposals To:

HDS Foundation
700 Bishop Street, Suite 700
Honolulu, Hawaii  96813

Contact:

Shere Saneishi-Kim
Phone:  808-529-9209
Fax: 808-529-9368

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