Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $7.9 million in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 38 organizations serving veterans and their families in the Southeast Texas Gulf Coast and Houston area. The grants, administered by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), are expected to provide services to over 5,200 veterans and their families across 13 counties.
“In Texas, we will always stand with the brave men and women who selflessly fought for the freedom and liberties we enjoy today,” said Governor Abbott. “This over $7.9 million in grants will provide crucial services and financial support for our veterans and their families in the Gulf Coast and Houston so they can lead successful lives in our great state. Texas will never forget our veterans, their families, and their service to our state and our country.”
Kevin Barber, TVC Vice Chair and Army veteran, also commented on the importance of these efforts: “The Gulf Coast is home to one of the highest concentrations of veterans not only in Texas, but the country, and it is our responsibility as their state advocates to link them to local resources,” he said. “I sincerely thank each of our award recipients for serving our veterans. Your organizations are recognized for making a difference in the lives of those who served.”
Barber presented the grants at Easter Seals of Greater Houston. Recipients include organizations providing financial assistance, clinical counseling, peer support services, legal aid, housing support through programs like Housing for Texas Heroes, skill-based training support, homeless veteran support, Veterans Treatment Courts, and other related services.
Some notable grant recipients include Family Service Center of Houston and Harris County ($350,000), Harris County ($400,000), Houston Habitat for Humanity ($350,000), PTSD Foundation of America ($350,000), United States Veterans Initiative ($650,000 combined), Easter Seals of Greater Houston ($375,000 combined), among others.
Earlier this year in May 2025, Governor Abbott announced a record-breaking $46.3 million in grants awarded statewide to more than 175 organizations supporting nearly 40,000 veterans.
Since 2009 through the current grant cycle covering 2025-2026, over $359 million has been distributed through more than 1,600 FVA grants. These funds cover a wide range of needs such as emergency financial help; transportation; legal aid; family support; home modification; rental or mortgage assistance; mental health care; housing programs specifically for veterans; treatment courts; and county service officers dedicated to veteran issues.
Most funding comes from designated Texas Lottery games supporting veteran causes. Additional contributions come from vehicle registrations or hunting/fishing license fees when individuals opt-in.
Veterans seeking assistance can find information about available organizations at tvc.texas.gov/fund.
