Background
The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology was created to advance the profession of dental laboratory technology by developing a national curriculum and educational programs that will be relevant and accessible to dental technicians and other members of the dental team. The Foundation is committed to advocating for and raising awareness of the necessity of dental laboratory technology education for dental technicians and other members of the dental team.
Each year the Foundation provides financial support, in the form of grants, to various organizations.
Contribution Guidelines
In considering contributions, the Foundation evaluates each application on its own merits. It considers the programs in which the organization is engaged, the constituencies it serves, the services it offers, its accountability and its fundraising practices, and the level of local community support it attracts.
- Keystone Grants are limited to a maximum of $2,000.00 per grant.
- Grants must be dedicated to accredited educational institutions with a dental laboratory technology program or those accredited educational institutions who wish to add a dental laboratory technology program.
- Only one proposal per organization per year will be considered.
Although exceptions may be made, in general, the Foundation does not provide grants for building construction or to cover an organization's normal overhead expenses.
Grant recipients may re-apply in future years, as long as a report detailing use/impact of the grant monies is provided with the application.
Programs/Projects Considered
The Foundation provides support to programs or projects that help develop and heighten dental laboratory technology awareness among the dental community and that offer dental laboratory technology education. Careful consideration is given to each request. Each request is reviewed in terms of its general eligibility and conformity with Foundation guidelines, the available funds, the amount needed to achieve the desired results, and program priority.
Limitations
Grants will not be awarded for the following:
- Capital campaigns, overhead/administrative expenses, endowments, advertising, or fundraising activities
- Individuals
- Organizations that discriminate by race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, or national origin
- Political organizations or campaigns
- Loans
- Projects developed for commercial and proprietary purposes
Grant Application Deadline: Revolving, Grants can be applied for once a calendar year per school.
CLICK HERE to download Keystone Grant Application
Initiating a request: To initiate a request for a contribution from the Foundation, please complete the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology Keystone Grant Program Contribution Request Application and send it with any additional information to:
The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology
325 John Knox Rd #L103
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Fax: (850) 222-0053
leighann@executiveoffice.org
