FDVA

What FDVA does

FDVA is the constitutionally chartered state department of Florida responsible for administering veterans' affairs programs for the state's roughly 1.4 million veterans. Established by constitutional amendment in 1988 and headquartered in Largo, the agency operates a statewide service-delivery network that includes approximately 100 State Veterans' Service Officers (SVSOs), county service offices, and co-located staff at federal VA Medical Centers and clinics. Its core products and services are divided into three lines: benefits advocacy (helping veterans access federal VA benefits, military discharge records, state tuition fee waivers, and other entitlements), skilled nursing and assisted living (nine State Veterans' Homes across the state, with two new homes opened in 2022 and a Collier County home slated for 2026 groundbreaking), and outreach programs including a suicide prevention initiative, the Veterans Dental Grant Program launched in 2025, and the mobile "We're looking for you" enrollment campaign.

The agency's business model is publicly funded rather than commercial: FDVA's operating budget is supplied through annual Florida state appropriations, and all services are delivered to veterans at no cost. In fiscal year 2024-2025, FDVA reported facilitating an estimated $21.1 billion in federal benefits flowing to Florida veterans, underscoring the scale of throughput relative to its roughly 1,500-person headcount. Distribution is the operational backbone — services are accessed via a 67-county office footprint, the FDVA mobile app, a statewide benefits guide, and integration with American Legion, VFW, and county Veterans Service Office partners. Strategic positioning in 2023-2025 has increasingly tied FDVA into Governor Ron DeSantis's Hope Florida initiative, including the formal establishment of a Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor on January 14, 2025, which embeds FDVA into the state's broader pathways-to-prosperity case-management model.

Name

FDVA

Legal name

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

Website

https://floridavets.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

FDVA is the constitutionally chartered Florida state department that administers veterans' benefits advocacy, nine State Veterans' Homes, and outreach programs to nearly 1.4 million Florida veterans, funded by state appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Veterans Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) (HLADAJAA), Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals (IRFs) (HLAFAHAG), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) (HLAFAFAA), Veterans Adult Day Programs (HSABANAH)

Keywords

• Veterans benefits assistance
• State veterans nursing homes
• Veterans claims counseling
• Veteran employment services
• Veteran suicide prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Largo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriation: State government department funded through Florida state budget appropriations to provide veterans' services, benefits, and support. The department operates State Veterans' Homes network and provides statewide outreach services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FDVA is the constitutionally chartered Florida state agency that connects the state's nearly 1.4 million veterans and their families with earned federal and state benefits, healthcare, mental health services, employment, education, housing, and burial benefits. It delivers free benefits counseling through approximately 100 State Veterans' Service Officers co-located with VA facilities statewide, operates eight skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living home providing 24/7 care, and runs outreach programs including the Hope Florida: A Pathway for Patriots initiative and the Veterans Dental Program.

Product overview

FDVA is a constitutionally chartered Florida state government department serving the nation's second-largest veteran population (nearly 1.4 million). Rather than a unified software product, FDVA operates a portfolio of veteran service programs including: a network of nine State Veterans' Homes (skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living domiciliary) providing residential care; approximately 100 State Veterans' Service Officers co-located at VA facilities providing free benefits counseling and claims assistance; the Hope Florida: A Pathway for Patriots initiative connecting veterans with community services via Hope Navigators; a Veterans Dental Program delivering no-cost dental care through nonprofit partners; an annual Florida Veterans' Benefits Guide; career services and employment programs through Veterans Florida; the Governor's Challenge suicide prevention initiative; and a mobile app for veterans to access benefits, find support, and locate services. All outreach services are provided free of charge to veterans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope Florida: A Pathway for Patriots: A Pathway for Patriots initiative created by First Lady Casey DeSantis, leveraging Hope Navigators to connect Veterans and their families with services and community connections.

Products and services

• State Veterans' Homes Network
• State Veterans' Service Officers (SVSOs)
• Hope Florida: A Pathway for Patriots

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hope Florida (First Lady Casey DeSantis)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Hope Florida is an initiative created by First Lady Casey DeSantis that guides Floridians on an individualized path to prosperity. FDVA joined this initiative with Hope Navigators who connect Veterans and their families with services and community connections. The 'A Pathway for Patriots' initiative served more than 1,000 Florida Veterans and their families since established in late 2023. In 2025, the Hope Florida Office was established within the Executive Office of the Governor to oversee the growing initiative.
• Florida Veterans FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Florida Veterans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Direct Support Organization of FDVA established by the Florida Legislature in 2008. It provides emergency assistance programs and services to Florida's Veterans and their families through charitable and educational purposes. Works closely with 67 County Veteran Service Offices and partners with major Veteran Service Organizations to assist veterans in need with employment, housing, transportation and benefits assistance. Operates the Veterans Dental Program.
• Veterans FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Florida is a non-profit corporation created by the State of Florida to attract and retain veterans and their families. Connects veterans to employment, training and educational opportunities, and strengthens Florida businesses by educating them on veteran value. State's designated SkillBridge assistance organization. Provides Career Services Program connecting veterans with employers and Entrepreneurship Program for business launch.
• Governor's Challenge Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDVA supports the Governor's Challenge to improve mental health and prevent suicide among service members, Veterans, and their families. Florida has 21 military bases and nearly 1.4 million Veterans. The initiative uses evidence-based practices and requires partnership from various organizations to spread awareness and help save Florida veterans.
• Veteran Service OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida hosts many congressionally chartered Veteran Service Organizations including American Gold Star Mothers, American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Military Officers Association of America, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Vietnam Veterans of America. These organizations serve veterans and their families in various ways.
• VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA SSVF grants and HUD VA Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers provide long-term rental assistance to help homeless veterans obtain and sustain permanent housing. These national initiatives have helped reduce veteran homelessness in Florida by almost 70% since 2010.
• VISN 8 Homeless Veterans OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISN 8 (Veterans Integrated Service Network 8) encompasses 60 counties in North, Central and South Florida plus 19 rural counties in South Georgia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Works with Florida's Homeless Veterans Coordinator to provide outreach services.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA operates seven medical centers in Florida (Bay Pines, Gainesville, Lake City, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach) and approximately 50 Outpatient Clinics plus Vet Centers. VA provides health care services and VA benefits. FDVA coordinates with VA Regional Office and Medical Centers for service delivery.
• 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Veterans Organizations (Veterans Dental Program)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFVF's Veterans Dental Program works through a comprehensive network of selected 501c3 nonprofit organizations to deliver no-cost dental services to qualifying Veterans including routine exams, cleanings, fillings, and other necessary procedures. Only 15% of Veterans are eligible for dental services through federal VA.
• Florida LegislaturecoreOthersThe Florida Legislature provides funding and passes legislation supporting veterans including the Veterans Dental Program ($1 million appropriation in 2024), property tax exemptions, tuition waivers, and various veteran support initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Federal agency that delivers veteran benefits, healthcare (including seven Florida medical centers), and burial services. FDVA's services layer on top of and coordinate with VA programs, making VA the most direct federal counterpart to FDVA's state-level mission.
• Hospice / Elder Care Operators (e.g., Brookdale Senior Living): Large private-sector operators of skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care facilities. While not veteran-focused, they compete for the same clinical staff and operate in the same elder care regulatory environment as FDVA's State Veterans' Homes.

Direct peers

• Texas Veterans Commission: State agency serving the nation's largest veteran population (1.534M), offering benefits counseling, claims assistance, and state-funded veteran programs. Mirrors FDVA's mission structure, scale, and state-operated benefit delivery model, making it the closest state-level peer.
• California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet): State agency operating multiple veterans homes (skilled nursing and residential), benefits assistance, and memorials. CalVet is structurally comparable to FDVA in running a state-owned veterans home network combined with statewide benefits outreach.
• Virginia Department of Veterans Services: State veterans services agency providing benefits counseling, veterans care centers (skilled nursing), and burial benefits. Operates a similarly multi-faceted service portfolio to FDVA, including state-run care facilities and benefit navigation.
• New York State Division of Veterans' Services: State agency offering benefits counseling, claims assistance, and programs for veterans and their families. Provides comparable state-level outreach and benefits navigation services to FDVA, though with less emphasis on operating state veterans homes.
• Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: State agency operating six state veterans homes providing skilled nursing and domiciliary care, alongside benefits assistance. Closely comparable to FDVA in operating a multi-facility state veterans home network plus statewide benefits services.
• Ohio Veterans Homes: State-run skilled nursing and domiciliary facilities for Ohio veterans, operated under the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. Functionally comparable to FDVA's State Veterans' Homes network in operating government-owned long-term care facilities.
• Florida Veterans Foundation: FDVA's 501(c)(3) Direct Support Organization that delivers the Veterans Dental Program, emergency assistance, and charitable services. While legally a subsidiary, it operates as a peer service provider extending FDVA's reach into gaps federal VA does not cover.
• Veterans Florida: State-created nonprofit offering employment, training, education, and entrepreneurship programs to Florida veterans. Operates as a peer in the FDVA ecosystem, specifically delivering workforce-focused services that complement FDVA's benefits and care offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FLVetsAffairs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/thefdva
• Facebookfacebook.com/Floridaveterans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fdva

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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