Dispensing apparatuses (10) for administering particulate materials are presented. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a dispensing apparatus (10) including an overcap (30) having a lid (32) having an attachment mechanism (50) connected to a portion of a surface of the lid and rim (34) hingedly attached to the lid and comprising a gripper (60) constructed and arranged to hold a scoop (20). The scoop can be releasably attached to the lid and the rim of the overcap in a variety of ways.
