Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $10.9 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 37 organizations serving the North Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth area. The funding, administered by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), will provide support to over 4,500 veterans and their families across 32 counties.
“Texas is grateful for the brave men and women who selflessly served our country in the greatest military in the world,” said Governor Abbott. “The more than $10.9 million in grant funding will provide significant support and services to our veterans and their families in North Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth, including clinical counseling, service dog programs, and financial assistance. Texas will always support those who bravely put their lives on the line to defend our nation and our freedom.”
“I want to sincerely thank each of our award recipients for serving our veterans,” said TVC Commission Secretary and Marine veteran Chuck Wright. “Your organizations are recognized for making a difference in the lives of those who served. The North Texas and DFW 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.”
Secretary Wright presented the grants at an event held at Denton County Courthouse in Denton.
Among this year’s FVA grant recipients are Adaptive Training Foundation ($345,000 for support services), Baylor Research Institute ($500,000 for clinical counseling), Canine Companions for Independence ($350,000 for a service dog program), City of Arlington (a total of $700,000 split between homeless veteran support and housing initiatives), Collin County ($670,000 covering clinical counseling and treatment court), Patriot PAWS Service Dogs ($500,000 for service dog programs), Garland Area Habitat for Humanity ($500,000 for housing initiatives), Meals On Wheels Of Tarrant County ($450,000 across support services and housing assistance), among others.
Earlier this year in May, Governor Abbott announced a record-breaking $46.3 million awarded through over 200 grants to 175 organizations statewide—funding projected to directly assist nearly 40,000 veterans along with their dependents or surviving spouses.
Since its inception in 2009 through the current grant cycle (2025-2026), more than $359 million has been distributed via over 1,600 FVA grants throughout Texas.
The grants fund a variety of services such as emergency financial aid; transportation; legal help; family support; home modifications; rental or mortgage assistance; mental health care; specialized courts for veterans; housing projects; skill-based training programs; peer-support groups; small business support; referral services—and more.
Funding comes mainly from proceeds generated by special games offered by the Texas Lottery dedicated to supporting veterans’ causes. Additional contributions come from donations made during vehicle registration or when purchasing hunting or fishing licenses.
Veterans seeking help can find local resources through tvc.texas.gov/fund.
