The Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) Constituent Administrative Development Initiative (CADI) program provides funding for Constituent/Region staff for administrative services. The goal for the program is to create sustainable revenue through improved membership and programming. The CADI program is a long-term investment by AGD to support Constituents and Regions. The recipients of the 2026-2027 CADI program funds will be announced during the AGD House of Delegates meeting in November.
The CADI program is for Constituents/Regions with less than 800 members (799 and below) and includes funds for two Constituents/Regions, up to $8,000 in both 2026 and 2027. The application is available using the link below and the deadline to apply is September 1, 2025.
Eligibility
Preference is given to Constituents/Regions that do not have paid staff or have only limited staff and need additional administrative support. Grant recipients are primarily expected to use the funding for administrative support. This additional help will aid the constituent’s efforts in areas such as:
- Membership recruitment and retention programs
- CE Programs
- Build FellowTrack and/or MasterTrack programs
- Develop online content
- Membership newsletters
- Solicit speakers and sponsors for CE
- Development and implement social media campaigns
- Communication of member benefits and other resources
- Room rental, AV and/or food or beverages for CE events
Recipients must provide a status report at the end of each year. Success of the CADI program is measured in terms of membership growth, generation of additional non-dues revenue, successful volunteer recruitment for open positions, increased attendance, improved member engagement, etc., so that the cost of additional staff support is self-sustaining and lays the groundwork for continued success.
The CADI program is governed by the AGD Regional Directors (RDs). The RD CADI Subcommittee reviews all applicants, and decides which organizations are approved for funds. If you have any questions about the CADI program, contact the Constituent Services Team (CST) at 888.243.7392 or constituentservices@agd.org.