$44 million in Fund for Veterans' Assistance grants awarded to 181 organizations

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) recently announced more than $44 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants that will be distributed among 181 organizations across the state.

Approved by TVC Commissioners at their meeting on May 16, FVA grants are being awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies throughout Texas that provide direct services to veterans and their families.

This is the largest amount of grant funding awarded in the history of the TVC and is anticipated to serve more than 41,000 veterans and their families.

“Texas is proud to support our veterans, and partnerships like those between the Texas Veterans Commission and regional organizations help ensure our nation’s heroes and their families continue to prosper for generations,” said Governor Abbott. “From clinical counseling to housing and financial assistance, the comprehensive support services funded through over $44 million in state grants will help thousands of Texas veterans and their families access critical resources they need to thrive. Texas will always support the brave men and women who answered the call to protect our state and our nation.”

The FVA grants help fund the following services and support:

•Clinical counseling
•Employment support
•Financial assistance
•Home modification
•Homeless veteran support
•Peer support services
•Pro bono legal services
•Referral services
•Supportive services
•Transportation programs and services
•Veteran Treatment Courts

“These grants expand our ability to provide vital services to veterans and their families throughout the state by funding organizations that help these communities,” said TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner. “Thanks to the governor and Texas legislature, new services will be available this year, including the Veteran Service Dog program, which will help veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma.”

Later this year, TVC will begin a tour highlighting grant-funded organizations throughout the state. Texas veterans and their families in need of assistance can find organizations that serve their area here .

Funding for these grants is generated primarily by the Texas Lottery Commission’s games designated for veteran support. Other sources of funding for the grants come from individual donation options on driver’s licenses, licenses to carry a handgun, outdoor recreation licenses for hunting and fishing, and vehicle registrations.

Since 2009 through the current 2024-25 grant cycle, more than $313 million in grant funding have been awarded through 1,441 FVA grants, which has served around 500,000 Texas veterans and their families.