Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant

The Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant offers three scholarships annually for full orthodontic treatment to individuals aged 10 to 30 within the CFO Region. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a complete set of permanent teeth, and reside in the southern Missouri Ozarks. Successful candidates must also have reliable transportation to orthodontic appointments and access to ongoing dental care during their treatment. This initiative aims to enhance dental health and quality of life for eligible youth.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
Provides three scholarships annually for full treatment orthodontic services for individuals within the age range of 10 to 30 years.

Eligibility

Entire CFO RegionBarry CountyBarton CountyBates CountyBenton CountyBollinger CountyButler CountyCamden CountyCape Girardeau CountyCarter CountyCedar CountyChristian CountyCrawford CountyDade CountyDallas CountyDent CountyDouglas CountyDunklin CountyFranklin CountyGasconade CountyGreene CountyHenry CountyHickory CountyHowell CountyIron CountyJasper CountyJefferson CountyJohnson CountyLaclede CountyLawrence CountyMadison CountyMaries CountyMcDonald CountyMiller CountyMississippi CountyMorgan CountyNew Madrid CountyNewton CountyOregon CountyOsage CountyOzark CountyPemiscot CountyPerry CountyPettis CountyPhelps CountyPolk CountyPulaski CountyApplicant must be within the age range of 10 to 30 years of age, with a full set of permanent teeth already in place.Applicant must be within the service area of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (southern Missouri Ozarks region).Applicant must be within driving range of and the ability to travel to the participating orthodontist’s offices in the Springfield Metro Area for the full 20 to 30+ month timeline for optimum treatment outcomes and must have a means of transportation to orthodontic appointments through a parent or guardian or have the ability to self-transport.Applicants must have access to a general dentist who will continue to provide cleaning and maintenance requirements during the span of treatment by the orthodontist.Financial need of applicant must be established through eligibility for participation in the Federal Free Lunch program through the school they attend or, if not in school, proof of qualification for Medicaid.