Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $4.3 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 14 organizations in South Texas, the Coastal Bend, and Harlingen areas. The grants are part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas program and will provide services to over 2,170 veterans and their families across 19 counties.
“For the brave men and women who secured our nation and defended our freedoms, Texas is forever grateful,” said Governor Abbott. “By investing in these 14 organizations and awarding more than $4.3 million in grant funding, Texas continues to strengthen our support and assistance programs for veterans and ensure that when they or their families face challenges, help is close to home. We stand shoulder to shoulder with every veteran in Texas.”
Laura Koerner, Chairwoman of TVC and a Navy veteran, added: “From the Rio Grande Valley to communities across South Texas, our veterans have always stepped forward with courage and honor. With these FVA grants awarded, veterans and their families in Harlingen and across the region will receive the support they need, whether it’s housing, financial aid, or counseling. TVC is honored to partner with outstanding community organizations who transform these funds into life-changing impact for veterans.”
The grant presentation took place at the Harlingen Convention Center. Recipients include:
– Cameron County: $300,000 for financial assistance
– City of Harlingen: $400,000 for financial assistance; $500,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
– Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coastal Bend: $200,000 for financial assistance
– CPLC Texas: $50,000 for peer support services
– Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity: $300,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
– Goodwill Industries of South Texas: $125,000 for skill-based training support
– Hidalgo County: $300,000 each for Housing for Texas Heroes and peer support services
– Hidalgo County Community Action Agency: $150,000 for financial assistance
– Nueces County: $150,000 for financial assistance; $200,000 for Veterans Treatment Court
– San Patricio County: $100,000 for financial assistance
– The Salvation Army – Corpus Christi: $200,000 for financial assistance
– Webb County: $100,000 for transportation services; $200,000 for Veterans Treatment Court
– Willacy County: $150,000 for financial assistance
– Zapata County: $200,000 for financial assistance; $400,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
Earlier this year in May,Governor Abbott announced a record total of over $46 million distributed through more than 200 grants benefiting nearly 40,000 veterans statewide.
Since its inception in 2009 through the current grant cycle ending in 2026,the FVA program has distributed more than $359 million via over 1,600 grants.
The FVA supports a range of veteran needs including emergency finances,transportation, legal aid,family support, home modifications,rental or mortgage help.Grant categories include General Assistance; Housing; Mental Health Grants; Treatment Courts; Veteran Service Officers.
Most funding comes from proceeds from designated games by theTexas Lottery. Texans can also contribute when registering vehicles or obtaining hunting or fishing licenses.
Veterans seeking local resources can find information at the TVC website.
