The Rhode Island Dental Foundation (RIDF) is located in Warwick, RI and is a nonprofit RI corporation established in 2001 by the Rhode Island Dental Association (RIDA). This foundation is a tax-exempt private foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.The purpose of the RIDF is to:
- Fund education and research programs designed to improve the science of dentistry in the State of Rhode Island;
- Award grants for dental public service projects in Rhode Island;
- Provide funding for programs to improve the accessibility and availability of dental care for underserved citizens of the State of Rhode Island;
- Educate the Rhode Island public about oral health and the importance of oral health;
- Support Rhode Island oral health education;
- Support other Rhode Island charitable or educational projects related to oral health;
- Support free clinics or other projects involving Rhode Island Dental Association members that provide direct dental care to underserved populations
- Financial scholarships for dental auxiliaries
How to Donate
Contributions may be made by check, payable to the Rhode Island Dental Foundation, and mailed to:
RIDF c/o The Rhode Island Dental Association
875 Centerville Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 12,
Warwick, RI 02886
How to Apply for a Grant
To apply, please complete the application below and mail to:
RIDF c/o The Rhode Island Dental Association
875 Centerville Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 12,
Warwick, RI 02886
Questions can be directed to the Rhode Island Dental Association at (401) 825-7700
RIDF Grant Cover Letter 2024
RIDF Grant Application 2024