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 the El Paso and West Texas regions. The grants, administered by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), are 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.”
The grant presentation took place at the El Paso County Court House. 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 with $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 receiving $250,000 for support services.
Earlier this year in May, Governor Abbott announced a record total of $46.3 million distributed through over 200 grants to 175 organizations statewide—a program projected to reach nearly 40,000 veterans along with their dependents and surviving spouses.
Since its inception in 2009 through the current grant cycle covering 2025-2026, more than $359 million has been allocated via over 1,600 FVA grants throughout Texas.
The FVA grants fund various types of assistance including emergency financial aid, transportation help, legal aid, family support services as well as home modification or rental/mortgage relief programs. TVC awards these grants across five categories: General Assistance; Housing for Texas Heroes; Veterans Mental Health Grants; Veterans Treatment Courts; and Veteran County Service Officers.
Most funding comes from designated games offered by the Texas Lottery that support veteran initiatives. Additional contributions come from optional donations made during vehicle registration or when purchasing hunting or fishing licenses.
Veterans seeking help can find local resources at https://tvc.texas.gov/fund.
