NADP Foundation Issues First RFP

Earlier this year, NADP re-established the NADP Foundation with generous funding from four NADP member companies: Delta Dental of Massachusetts, Met Life, Principal, and Sun Life. The Foundation is led by a seven-person board of directors, chaired by Brad Peak of Sun Life. The re-established foundation will support research, education, and activities that improve access to oral healthcare and the administration of dental benefits.

On August 1, the Foundation issued its first RFP soliciting proposals for projects that:

• Demonstrate improvements in access to oral healthcare,
• Demonstrate innovations in oral healthcare delivery,
• Support the advancement of the administration of dental benefits,
• Enhance the dental insurance and dental benefits knowledge of oral health professionals and dental students.

The NADP Foundation expects to fund two to three projects in 2024 with a maximum award of $50,000 for each project. Proposals are due on October 1 and the Foundation expects to announce awards on December 13.

Proposals will be evaluated by a three-person committee of Board members that includes two leading oral health academicians, Dr. Paul Glassman and Dr. Fotinos Panagakos. Proposals will be evaluated based on four criteria: 1.) Potential Impact and Significance; Capacity, Feasibility, and Methodology; 2.) Cost-Effectiveness; and 4.) Alignment with NADP Foundation’s mission and objectives.

NADP members are encouraged to share the RFP with individuals who may be interested in submitting a proposal. Questions about the proposal should be directed to foundation@nadp.org.