Fund for Veterans’ Assistance
The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance program awards reimbursement grants in two categories: FVA General Assistance Grants and Housing4TexasHeroes. Both categories offer funding to non-profit and local government organizations to provide direct services to Texas Veterans and their families.
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Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) General Assistance Grants
The FVA General Assistance category awards reimbursement grants to eligible charitable organizations, local government agencies, and Veterans Service Organizations that provide direct services to Texas Veterans and their families. Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants address a broad range of needs, including:
- Limited financial assistance;
- Transportation services;
- Counseling for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury;
- Housing assistance;
- Family and child services; and
- Information and referral to other services.
Housing4TexasHeroes Grants
The Housing4TexasHeroes category awards grants to non-profit or local government organizations providing temporary or permanent housing to Texas Veterans and their families.
Organizations receiving grants for temporary housing may provide transitional housing to homeless veterans, short-term rental assistance to low income veterans, or assistance to families of veterans who are undergoing long-term treatment at a medical facility in Texas.
Organizations receiving grants for permanent housing may provide new home construction or home renovation or modification for disabled Veterans with a physical disability or severe injury.
FVA Funding Sources
The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance program is funded through five primary sources: (1) Veterans Cash lottery scratch-off ticket; (2) Donations either online or by check; (3) Vehicle registrations; (4) State Employee Charitable Campaign; and (5) the Housing Trust Fund.
Additional Information
For more information about the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance program, contact FVA staff at grants@tvc.state.tx.us or (512) 463-1157.
Donations can be sent to:
Texas Veterans Commission
Fund for Veterans’ Assistance
Post Office Box 12277
Austin, Texas 78711-2277