Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Awards Nearly $110,00 in Local Grants to Northern Arizona Nonprofits
(FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – May 27, 2025) – The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has awarded grants to five Northern Arizona non-profit organizations that work with underserved populations of all ages through oral health and nutritional programs. A total of $109,711 funds were awarded to support projects and services promoting good oral health practices and increasing access to dental care among underserved children, pregnant women, seniors and adults, as well as nutritional access programs such as food banks, after-school and weekend food programs for children, and senior delivery programs.
“Delta Dental of Arizona believes in healthier lives for everyone and is proactively working to remove barriers to care across our state,” said Barb Kozuh, executive director of the Foundation. “Through this grant program, Delta Dental of Arizona continues to make critical strides in whole-person health initiatives and equitable access to care.”
The recipients are:
- Creek Valley Health Clinic*
- Flagstaff Family Food Center
- Northern Arizona Council of Governments
- Northern Arizona Dental Days
- Polara Health*
*denotes first-time recipient
The grant program is one of many investments Delta Dental of Arizona has made to support access to health and wellness in Northern Arizona. Delta Dental of Arizona is also focused on several key programs and initiatives to increase education and access to health and wellness.
“This had included partnerships across Northern Arizona with Flagstaff Medical Center, North Country Health Care, NAU School of Dental Hygiene, Coconino County Cooperative Extension, Northern Arizona Council of Government, Verde Valley Medical Center, and more,” said Kozuh. “We also provide a free Dental Care Resource Guide on our website, which features a comprehensive directory of low-cost dental clinics across Arizona for individuals and families who are uninsured or underinsured.”
Delta Dental of Arizona is a health and wellness company providing affordable dental and vision benefits to individuals, families and businesses throughout the state. Building on its reputation as the state’s largest and most experienced dental insurance provider, Delta Dental’s mission is to create a path to better health and wellness. Since 2010, Delta Dental of Arizona, through its Foundation, has given over $20 million to support oral health education, disease prevention and food assistance programs for underserved and uninsured communities across the state. For more information about Delta Dental of Arizona, visit www.deltadentalaz.com.
