Veterans Dental Grant Program
Funding Amount
$1,000,000 total program funding
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Veterans Dental Grant Program
Funder: Florida Veterans Foundation (FVF)
Program Status: Active and ongoing; continued in 2026 with renewed legislative funding
Geographic Scope: Florida statewide. Coverage currently provided in 65+ counties including Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington.
Purpose: To provide essential dental care services to eligible Florida veterans who lack adequate VA dental coverage. Addresses the gap in dental care services for veterans not fully covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Eligible Applicants:
- Dedicated to serving Florida's veterans
- Proven track record of serving veterans
- Demonstrated clear need for funding to support dental services
- Ability to facilitate dental care services including dental maintenance, disease elimination, diagnostics, and dental hygiene
- Must coordinate with Florida Dental Association, VA, and other pertinent organizations to assess veteran dental needs in their geographic area
- Capacity to manage grant funds and reporting requirements
Veteran Eligibility (for services):
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How to Apply
Application Process for Veterans Dental Grant Program
1. Visit the Application Page: Go to https://www.helpflvets.org/dentalprogram
2. Complete Online Application Form with the following information:
- Organization's Legal Name
- Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Contact Person First Name
- Contact Person Last Name
- Contact Person Email Address
- Contact Person Phone Number
- Organization Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code)
- How you heard about the program
3. Submit the Form: Click "Apply Now" to submit
4. Receive Application Packet: After submission, a complete application packet will be sent to the contact person listed in the form
5. Meet Deadline: Submit completed application by the deadline set in the fiscal year when the Florida Legislature awards grant funding (specific dates vary by funding cycle)
6. Evaluation Process: FVF will evaluate submitted applications and announce awardees and service areas covered
- Proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
- Evidence of track record serving veterans
- Demonstration of need for dental care funding
- Proof of capacity to deliver dental services
- Documentation of partnerships with dental providers
- Workplan showing how organization will administer the program
Required Materials/Documentation:
- The application form may be closed during evaluation periods
- If service area gaps exist, FVF may reopen the application for specific regions
- Organizations should be prepared to demonstrate coordination capability with Florida Dental Association and VA
- Contact fvf@fdva.fl.gov for more information or questions about the application process
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