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Wellness is a priority for ASDA. To help ASDA chapters expand their wellness programming, we’re providing financial support to chapters for their wellness events.

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Pictured: Buffalo chapter members at 2025 Valentines for Vets event.

Purpose of the grant

This grant is intended to help promote member wellness by funding wellness-related activities and programs at the chapter level. This year, we will award up to 5 chapters a $500 grant each.

Applications for the 2026 Chapter Wellness Grant:
Open on August 1, 2026; close on October 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Criteria and eligibility

  • Grant applications should be for in-person events that follow all school, city and state safety guidelines. Applications for virtual events will not be considered.
  • Only chapter officers may apply on behalf of their chapter.
  • Grant funding must be used to subsidize a wellness event that takes place no later than July 15, 2027.
  • Grant recipients agree to submit a report by July 21, 2027. Reports must include the number of attendees, detailed use of grant funds, at least two photos that meet and 1-2 student testimonials about the event.
    • Reports will be posted on ASDAnet.org exactly as they are received.
    • If your chapter(s) is unable to fulfill this commitment, you may be ineligible for future grants.
  • Chapters will be selected based on demonstrated financial need, defined vision for the event, and clear summary detailing how the event supports member wellness. Special consideration will be made for applications that highlight community building.
  • Previous recipients may apply.

Submitting an application

Applications will open on August 1

Deadlines and Important Dates

  • October 1, 2026: Applications are due.
  • November 2026: Applicant notices will be sent.
  • July 15, 2027: Deadline to hold wellness event.

Chapter winners must abide by the above deadlines or may be subject to funds revocation.

Questions?

Contact the Meetings Department.

Congratulations to the 2025 Chapter Wellness Grant Recipients:

  • University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Buffalo, NY

  • The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, Iowa City, IA

  • California Northstate University, College of Dental Medicine, Elk Grove, CA

  • Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

  • Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

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