1. (1) The FVF will oversee the operation of the Program, which is subject to an appropriation by the Legislature and will serve veterans during the annual funding period. To administer the Program, the FVF will award grants to eligible nonprofits with experience providing veterans with dental care. Any organization that receives funding shall only contract with dental practices or individual dentists currently licensed and in good standing with the FBD.

   (2 The FVF, in consultation with the FDVA, a not-for-profit organization that provides charitable dental care, and a dentist in good standing with the FBD and recommended by the FBD as a consultant regarding dental services, will select Grantees based on a prospective Grantee’s ability to facilitate covered services through Awardees to eligible veterans living in one or more of Florida’s numerous regions.

2. (3) The FVF will ensure that Program grant funds are allocated proportionately based on the geographic distribution of the state’s veteran population. Therefore, the FVF will seek to select one or more eligible nonprofit organizations with experience in providing dental care to veterans based on their geographic service area or their demonstrated abilities to provide dental care to the required areas of Florida.
3. (4) Grant applications under the Program will be awarded until funds for the appropriate year are expended.

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