Applications must be submitted at least three months in advance of the event, but not more than eight months in advance.

• All treatment at the event must be provided free of charge without restrictions.
• All grant funds must be used for the event as specified in the application.

• Grants cannot be used to purchase dental supplies or equipment.
• Funding cannot be used for ADCF rental fees.
• Organizations cannot receive more than one grant per event.

• Individual grant amounts are $5,000 for 100-chair events and $3,500 for 45-chair events.
• Applications will only be considered if each Mission of Mercy event has reached at least 50% of its event funding goal.
• The Patterson Foundation will review grant applications for Mission of Mercy events and decide within 30 days of receipt.
• The Foundation will mail checks for approved Mission of Mercy grants within 10 days of the decision date.

• Create an account in our online grant application system and complete the Mission of Mercy event grant application form.
• Select one email address and password to be used for all applications.
• We recommend that you use the email address of the person responsible for administration of the grant. The Patterson Foundation will send all communications to this email address.

• You will be asked to complete a follow-up report within 60 days after the event.
• To complete the report, simply log in to our grant application system and find the draft follow-up report assigned to you. Click on the draft to complete and submit the final report.