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 veterans and their families in the El Paso and West Texas regions. The funding, administered by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), is expected to benefit 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.”
Osborne presented the grants at the El Paso County Court House. The grant recipients include Project Amistad, which received $200,000 for financial assistance and $100,000 for clinical counseling; The Salvation Army – El Paso with $150,000 for homeless veteran support; Child Crisis Center of El Paso receiving $235,000 for support services; City of El Paso with $120,000 for transportation services; El Paso County awarded $285,000 for financial assistance and $400,000 for Veterans Treatment Court; Jeff Davis County receiving $345,000 for financial assistance and $350,000 under Housing for Texas Heroes; and Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) El Paso del Norte Region granted $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 to 175 organizations across Texas. This initiative aims to provide direct services to nearly 40,000 veterans as well as their dependents and surviving spouses (https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-record-46-million-in-funds-for-veterans-assistance-grants).
Since its inception in 2009 through the current 2025-2026 grant cycle, FVA has distributed over $359 million via more than 1,600 grants statewide.
The FVA program funds a variety of services including emergency financial aid, transportation help, legal support, family assistance programs, home modifications as well as rental or mortgage help. Grants are given out under five categories: General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health Grants, Veterans Treatment Courts, and Veteran County Service Officers.
Most of the funding comes from proceeds generated by special games offered by the Texas Lottery that are earmarked specifically for veteran support purposes. Additional contributions can be made during vehicle registration or when purchasing hunting or fishing licenses.
Veterans seeking assistance can find local resources through tvc.texas.gov/fund.
