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 provide services to 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, with Osborne presenting awards on behalf of TVC.
Recipients include Project Amistad ($200,000 for financial assistance; $100,000 for clinical counseling), The Salvation Army – El Paso ($150,000 for homeless veteran support), Child Crisis Center of El Paso ($235,000 for support services), City of El Paso ($120,000 for transportation services), El Paso County ($285,000 for financial assistance; $400,000 for Veterans Treatment Court), Jeff Davis County ($345,000 for financial assistance; $350,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes), and Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) El Paso del Norte Region ($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 distributed among 175 organizations statewide. This funding is projected to help nearly 40,000 veterans along with their dependents and surviving spouses.
Since 2009 through the current 2025-2026 grant cycle, FVA has provided over $359 million via more than 1,600 grants across Texas.
The program supports various needs including emergency financial aid, transportation options, legal help, family support programs as well as home modification or rental/mortgage assistance. Grants are awarded under five categories: General Assistance; Housing for Texas Heroes; Veterans Mental Health Grants; Veterans Treatment Courts; and Veteran County Service Officers.
Funding primarily comes from designated games offered by the Texas Lottery aimed at supporting veterans’ initiatives. Additional contributions come from voluntary donations during vehicle registration or when purchasing hunting or fishing licenses.
Veterans seeking help can find information about available resources at tvc.texas.gov/fund.
