Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $8.5 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 35 organizations serving veterans and their families in Central Texas. The funding, administered by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), will support over 4,440 veterans and their families across 30 counties.
“Our veterans represent the strength and resilience of our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “By strengthening these 35 Central Texas organizations, we are creating opportunities that will carry our veterans and their families forward for generations. Texas will always stand with the brave men and women who answered the call to protect our state and our nation.”
TVC Commissioner Mary Dale emphasized the importance of local partnerships in supporting veterans: “In Central Texas, we see every day how much difference timely support means for veterans and their families. By investing in local partners and organizations, these FVA grants bring strength and stability directly to veterans and their families – turning community care into life-changing impact. These grants and these partnerships both expand our ability to provide vital services to those most deserving.”
The grant recipients were recognized at a presentation held at the Heroes Resource Center in Cedar Park. Organizations receiving funds include Austin Area Urban League, Austin Dog Alliance, Bell County, Easter Seals Central Texas Inc., Meals on Wheels and More Inc., Williamson County, among others. Grants range from financial assistance programs to housing initiatives, mental health counseling, peer support services, transportation fleets, elder care services, veteran small business support, treatment courts for veterans, and more.
Earlier this year in May, Governor Abbott announced a record $46.3 million distributed through over 200 grants to 175 organizations statewide. This larger effort is expected to reach nearly 40,000 veterans as well as their dependents and surviving spouses.
Since its inception in 2009 through the current grant cycle covering 2025-2026, the FVA program has provided more than $359 million via over 1,600 grants across Texas.
The TVC awards grants under five categories: General Assistance; Housing for Texas Heroes; Veterans Mental Health Grants; Veterans Treatment Courts; and Veteran County Service Officers. The supported services cover emergency financial aid, transportation help, legal assistance, family support programs, home modifications for accessibility needs as well as rental or mortgage assistance.
Funding for these veteran service grants comes primarily from proceeds of special games offered by the Texas Lottery dedicated to veteran causes. Additional contributions can be made when Texans register vehicles or purchase hunting or fishing licenses.
Veterans seeking help can find resources in their area at https://tvc.texas.gov/fund.
