Governor , Greg Abbott , and the , Texas Veterans Commission  , ( TVC ) on Monday announced over$ 44 million in , Fund for Veterans ‘ Assistance , ( FVA ) grants that will be distributed among 181 organizations across the state. FVA provides are given to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies throughout , Texas  , that provide immediate solutions to veterans and their families. They were approved by TVC Commissioners at their meeting last year. More than 41, 000 soldiers and their families are expected to receive this grant, which is the largest amount of funding awarded in the TVC’s story.
” 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”, Abbott said in a news release. The complete support services provided by over$ 44 million in state grants, including clinical guidance, cover, and financial aid, will give thousands of Texas soldiers and their households access to essential resources they need to grow.  , Texas  , will always help the brave men and women who answered the call to defend our condition and our society”.
” These provides expand our capacity to provide essential services to soldiers and their families throughout the state by funding companies that help these areas”, TVC Chairwoman and , Navy , veteran , Laura Koerner , said in the launch. ” Kudos to the , Governor and Texas Legislature, new service will be available this month, including the Veteran Service Dog system, which will help soldiers experiencing post- tragic stress, traumatic brain injury, or military physical trauma”.
The following companies and assistance are supported by the FVA offers:
— Clinical coaching
— Employment help
— Financial help
— Home adjustment
— Homeless former help
— Peer support service
— Pro bono authorized service
— Recommendation service
— Friendly companies
— Travel programs and services
— Veteran Treatment Courts
TVC honors offers in five classes: General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health Grants, Veterans Treatment Courts, and Veteran County Service Officers.
After this year, TVC will initiate a trip highlighting state-wide grant-funded businesses.  , Texas  , soldiers and their families in need of help you find companies that serve their place at , https: //tvc. tx. gov/directory/directory- category/grants/.
Funding for these grants is generated primarily by the , Texas Lottery Commission ‘s , game designated for former support. Other sources of funding for the grants come from personal payment options on drivers ‘ licenses, licenses to carry a weapon, outdoor entertainment licenses for hunting and fishing, and car registrations.
Since 2009 through the latest 2024- 2025 grant period, over$ 313 million in grant money has been awarded through 1, 441 FVA offers, serving an estimated 500, 000 , Texas  , soldiers and their families.
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