For the Purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:

1. (1) “Grantees” means Organization(s) receiving grant funding under this rule.
2. (2) “Awardees” means Such dental practices, or individual dentists selected by the Grantees to provide services through the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program.
3. (3) “Program” means Veterans Dental Care Grant Program.
4. (4) “FVF” means the Florida Veterans Foundation.
5. (5) “Veteran” means the same as the definition located in section 1.01(14), F.S. The term includes all members of the Florida National Guard and United States Reserve Forces who were discharged or released under honorable conditions only, or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions.
6. (6) “FDVA” means the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
7. (7) “FBD” means the Florida Board of Dentistry.
8. (8) “VA” means the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
9. (9) “Pertinent organizations” means FVF-approved dental services providers

Rulemaking Authority 295.157(5) FS. Law Implemented 295.157 F.S. History-New 4-17-25.