Governor Abbott Announces $1.7 Million In Grants To West Texas Veteran Service Organizations

September 3, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1,700,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to six organizations in the West Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated 1,800 local veterans.

“Texas honors the sacrifices made by veterans who selflessly answered the call to serve,” said Governor Abbott. “These Fund for Veterans' Assistance grants will provide the brave men and women who served in our nation’s military access to crucial services they need to thrive across West Texas. Our state will always support our veterans, their families, and their service to our state and country.”

“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. El Paso and the West Texas region have a strong military community and are home to many veterans. It’s great to see the community give back to those who served!”

The FVA grant recipients and their services include:

• City of El Paso: $140,000 for Transportation Services
• El Paso County:
  • $285,000 for Financial Assistance – VCO
  • $400,000 for Veterans Treatment Court
• Jeff Davis County: $200,000 Housing for Texas Heroes
• Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission: $275,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
• Project Amistad: $200,000 for Clinical Counseling
• Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) El Paso del Norte Region: $200,000 for Family & Child Support Services

In May, TVC Commissioners approved 190 grants totaling more than $40.8 million to 160 organizations across Texas. These grants are anticipated to provide direct services to more than 125,600 veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses across Texas.

Since 2009 through the current 2026-2027 grant cycle, over $400 million in grant funding has been awarded through 1,790 FVA grants.

The grants support a wide range of services from emergency financial assistance to transportation, legal services to family support services, and home modification to rental and mortgage assistance.

Veterans in need of assistance can find organizations providing help in their area and how to contact them at Grant Services Directory.