Governor Abbott Announces $40.8 Million In Grants To Support Texas Veterans And Their Families

~ In a recent announcement, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) revealed that $40.8 million in Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants will be distributed to 160 organizations across the state. These grants, approved by TVC Commissioners last week, are aimed at providing direct services to veterans and their families.

According to Governor Abbott, this funding is crucial in supporting the brave men and women who have served our nation in uniform. He stated, "Through this more than $40 million in state grants, we strengthen services for Texas veterans, their families and surviving spouses, while we empower local organizations to provide critical care and support across our great state."

The impact of these grants is expected to be significant as they are estimated to serve over 125,698 veterans and family members statewide. TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner also emphasized the importance of these grants, stating that tens of thousands of veterans and their families receive vital services from the organizations that receive funding.

The FVA grants will support a variety of services including assistive technology, clinical counseling, elder care, family and child support services, financial assistance, food meal services, homeless services, home modification and repair, non-clinical mental health services, pro bono legal services, trade skills training services, transportation services, service dog programs for veterans, veteran treatment courts and veterinary care for veterans.

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For those in need of resources and assistance can find organizations serving their area by county in the Grant Services Directory. The majority of funding for these grants comes from designated Texas Lottery games for veteran support. Other sources include individual donation options on driver's licenses, handgun carry licenses, outdoor recreation licenses for hunting and fishing,and vehicle registrations.

Since 2009 through the current 2026-2027 grant cycle,the TVC has awarded over $400 million in grant funding through 1,790 FVA grants. The Texas Veterans Commission is dedicated to advocating for and providing superior services that will significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families, and survivors. This includes assisting veterans with receiving their benefits, providing funding to agencies that offer direct services to veterans, and administering the Hazlewood Act education benefits.

To learn more about the Texas Veterans Commission and their services, visit www.tvc.texas.gov. With these grants in place, it is clear that the state of Texas is committed to supporting its veterans and their families in every way possible.

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