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 grants, 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 highlighted the importance of timely support for 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 presentations took place at the Heroes Resource Center in Cedar Park. Organizations receiving funding include Austin Area Urban League ($350,000 for housing), Austin Dog Alliance ($355,000 for a service dog pilot program), Bell County ($400,000 for financial assistance), Easter Seals Central Texas Inc. ($500,000 for housing), Samaritan Center for Counseling and Pastoral Care Inc. ($500,000 for clinical counseling), Williamson County (a total of $620,000 split between financial assistance and Veterans Treatment Court), among others.
The types of services funded by these grants range from emergency financial aid to transportation services, legal assistance, family support programs, home modifications, rental help, mental health counseling, peer support initiatives, veteran small business training programs, elder care services, as well as specialized courts addressing veteran needs.
Earlier this year in May 2025, Governor Abbott announced a record-breaking $46.3 million distributed through over 200 grants to benefit nearly 40,000 veterans statewide via TVC’s grant programs.
Since its inception in 2009 through the current grant cycle ending in 2026, more than $359 million has been distributed through over 1,600 FVA grants supporting a broad array of veteran-related needs across Texas.
Funding primarily comes from designated games within the Texas Lottery system. Additional contributions can be made when Texans register vehicles or obtain hunting or fishing licenses.
Veterans seeking assistance can find information about available resources at the TVC website.
