# Governor Abbott Announces Applications Open For $31 Million In Fund For Veterans’ Assistance Grants

Date: 5 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of Governor Greg Abbott

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Governor Greg Abbott announced that applications are open for an estimated $31 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants administered by the Texas Veterans Commission. Nonprofits and local government agencies serving veterans can apply until 5 p.m. Central time on December 2, 2026. Grants for the 2028 funding period run 24 months and range from $50,000 to $600,000, supporting services such as housing, mental health care and job training.

## Original release

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that applications are open for an estimated $31 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants, administered by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). Nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that provide direct services to veterans may apply. “Texas stands with the men and women who wore the uniform,” said Governor Abbott. “These grants put $31 million in the hands of local organizations that deliver housing, mental health care, job training, and other direct services to veterans and their families. Texas will always honor those who answered the call.” The application portal opened at 5 p.m. Central time on October 2, 2026, and closes at 5 p.m. Central time on December 2, 2026. The announcement follows TVC’s 2026 Grants Across Texas tour. TVC Commissioners and staff presented more than $40 million in FVA grants to 160 organizations that serve veterans from El Paso to Beaumont. “Through our Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, we have seen first-hand how local organizations change lives and the impact these grants can have,” said TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner. “It is not just about funding. It is about partnership, and communities that come together. Every grant extends our mission so that no veteran stands alone when it comes to home repair, mental health resources, trade skills, and other vital services.” New for the 2028 funding period: - The grant term is 24 months. - Awards range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $600,000. - An applicant may apply for and receive up to three grants. - A county government may receive up to four grants, including a Veteran Treatment Court grant. Since 2009, TVC has awarded more than $400 million through more than 1,790 FVA grants. The grants support housing modification, rental assistance, and homelessness prevention; mental health care, experiential therapeutic services, and service dogs; legal aid and transportation; food, financial assistance, and assistive technology; and vocational and trade-skills training. TVC awards grants in five categories: General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health, Veterans Treatment Courts, and Veteran County Service Offices. Nonprofit organizations and government agencies that provide direct services to veterans may review the request for applications, eligibility rules, webinars, and FAQs at https://tvc.texas.gov/grants/grantseekers/. Veterans who need assistance can find organizations in their area at https://tvc.texas.gov/fund. Organizations in that directory receive support from TVC FVA grants.

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of Governor Greg Abbott
- Published: 5 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: Texas (United States)
- Original source: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-applications-open-for-31-million-in-fund-for-veterans-assistance-grants
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