Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation are accepting 2024 applications for the annual H2O On the Go grant program. The program replaces existing water fountains with new water bottle-filling stations at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Illinois. All Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools can apply for the H2O On the Go grant at deltadentalil.com/h2o-on-the-go. Schools without water-bottle filling stations will receive priority. The application deadline is April 30, 2024 at 5 p.m. (CT).  Enhancing health and sustainability with new water bottle-filling stations Tooth decay, although mostly preventable, is the leading chronic disease among children. Choosing water instead of sugary beverages like soda, juice, and sports drinks can help reduce cavities by nearly 25 percent. Plus, water can help keep teeth strong, boost energy levels, and increase students’ focus. The water bottle-filling stations are also touch-free, reducing germ exposure.  The H2O On the Go grant program was launched in 2020 as part of Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation’s shared initiatives to improve the overall health and well-being of Illinois children. To review past recipients or to apply for the H2O On the Go program, visit deltadentalil.com/h2o-on-the-go. 

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