Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $2.4 million in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to seven organizations serving the El Paso and West Texas regions. The grants, administered by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), are expected to provide services to over 2,160 veterans and their families across 28 counties.
“Texans are forever indebted to our brave veterans who selflessly answered the call to serve in our nation’s military,” said Governor Abbott. “These Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants will provide our nation’s heroes and their families access to crucial services such as housing and financial assistance so they can thrive in El Paso and West Texas. Our state will always honor our veterans, their families, and their service to our state and our nation.”
“I want to sincerely thank each of our award recipients for serving our veterans,” said TVC Director of Veteran Services and Army veteran Chip Osborne. “Your organizations are recognized for making a difference in the lives of those who served. The West Texas area has a strong military community, and it is home to many veterans. It’s great seeing the community give back to those who served.”
The grant presentation took place at the El Paso County Court House, where Osborne presented awards to several local organizations:
– Project Amistad received $200,000 for financial assistance and $100,000 for clinical counseling.
– The Salvation Army – El Paso was granted $150,000 for homeless veteran support.
– Child Crisis Center of El Paso received $235,000 for support services.
– City of El Paso was awarded $120,000 for transportation services.
– El Paso County received $285,000 for financial assistance and $400,000 for its Veterans Treatment Court.
– Jeff Davis County was given $345,000 for financial assistance and $350,000 under Housing for Texas Heroes.
– Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) El Paso del Norte Region received $250,000 for support services.
Earlier this year in May, Governor Abbott announced a record allocation of $46.3 million through more than 200 grants distributed among 175 organizations statewide. This funding is projected to help nearly 40,000 veterans along with their dependents and surviving spouses.
Since 2009 through the current 2025-2026 grant cycle, FVA has distributed over $359 million via more than 1,600 grants across Texas.
The TVC provides funding in five categories: General Assistance; Housing for Texas Heroes; Veterans Mental Health Grants; Veterans Treatment Courts; and Veteran County Service Officers. Services supported by these funds include emergency financial aid, transportation help, legal aid, family support programs as well as home modification or rental/mortgage assistance.
Most funding comes from proceeds generated by special games run by the Texas Lottery that are designated specifically for veteran support programs. Additional contributions come from voluntary donations made during vehicle registration or when obtaining hunting or fishing licenses.
Veterans seeking assistance can find available resources at tvc.texas.gov/fund.
