CENTRAL, Texas — Editor's Note: The attached video aired on Sept. 21.
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a grant totaling more than $8.2 million to the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA).
The funding will provide services to over 7,600 veterans and their families across 30 counties.
Back in May, the governor announced 181 grants totaling over $44 million to 161 organizations across the state. It is projected to provide direct services to nearly 41,000 veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses.
The Texas Veterans Commission's awards grants in five categories: General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health Grants, Veterans Treatment Courts, and Veteran County Service Officers.
Services include:
- Clinical counseling
- Employment Support
- Financial assistance
- Home modification
- Homeless veteran support
- Peer support services
- Pro bono legal services
- Referral services
- Supportive services
- Transportation programs and services
- Veteran Treatment Courts
“Central Texas is home to thousands of veterans, and with over $8 million in grant funding," said Gov. Abbott. "We will provide them with critical services, including service dogs, clinical counseling, and legal support, to ensure they lead successful lives in our state. Texas will always honor and support our courageous veterans and their families.”
The FVA grant recipients and their services include:
- Brazos County:
- a $5,000 grant for employment support
- a $5,000 grant for clinical counseling
- Bring Everyone in the Zone:
- a $200,000 grant for financial assistance
- Caritas of Waco:
- a $200,000 grant for financial assistance
- Central Texas Council of Governments:
- a $300,000 grant for financial assistance
- Central Texas Council of Governments:
- a $300,000 grant for support services
- Families in Crisis, Inc.:
- a $300,000 grant for financial assistance
- Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity:
- a $250,000 grant for home modifications
- Goodwill Industries of Central Texas:
- a $300,000 grant for financial assistance
- Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network:
- a $250,000 grant for clinical counseling
- McLennan County:
- a $100,000 grant for veterans treatment court program
- Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation:
- a $300,000 grant for financial assistance
- The Salvation Army-Waco:
- a $250,000 grant for financial assistance
- a $160,000 grant for home modifications
Texas veterans in need of assistance can find the organizations providing help in their area and how to contact them at tvc.texas.gov/fund.