Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that a record-breaking $46.315 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been approved to help support veterans in the Lone Star State.
The Office of the Texas Governor stated in a news release that these funds will be distributed to 175 organizations and help more than 40,000 veterans and their families.
These grants will be used to help veterans through multiple pathways, including:
- 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
The governor stated in the news release that the state is “forever indebted to the brave men and women who answered the call to serve in our nation’s military.”
“The State of Texas is home to over 1.5 million veterans—more than any other state. This has shaped our mission to provide wide-ranging services for veterans and their families. With over $46,315,000 million in state grants, Texas will help thousands of veterans and their families access vital support and resources needed to thrive in our great state. Texas will always support our veterans and honor their sacrifices to our state and our nation,” he added.
Abbott has consistently worked to support veterans in the Lone Star State, previously providing $7.5 million in grants to help 22 organizations located in the Alamo and Hill Country regions of Texas.
These funds, announced by the governor in September, were provided to help support more than 7,200 veterans and their families across 35 counties, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
The Office of Governor Abbott wrote in the news release that more than 1,600 FVA grants have been awarded since 2009, resulting in more than $359 million in grant funding to support veterans.
These funds are largely funded by the specific games designed by the Texas Lottery Commission, along with additional funding through donation options available in various license registrations.