Commissioners award 147 grants statewide totaling over $33.4 million & serving over 32,500 veterans
On May 13, 2021, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) awarded $33,430,000 in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants to 147 organizations throughout the state. This is the highest number of grants and funding awarded in the 11-year history of the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grant program. In the Gulf Coast region, 30 organizations were awarded grants, listed below*. Additionally, 12 organizations awarded provide services statewide**.
The 2021-2022 TVC grant recipients are projected to provide direct services to over 32,500 veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses starting July 2021. Grant amounts and program details for each organization will be announced as grant contracts with each organization are executed. The funds awarded are for the upcoming grant period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
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. The TVC awards grants in five categories: General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health Grants, Veterans Treatment Courts and Veteran County Service Officers.
Veterans in need of assistance can find the organizations providing help in their area and how to contact them at https://www.tvc.texas.gov/grants/
Funding for these grants is generated primarily by the Texas Lottery Commission’s games designated for veteran support. Other sources of funding for the grants come from individual donation options on drivers’ licenses, licenses to carry a handgun, outdoor recreation licenses for hunting and fishing, and vehicle registrations.
* Region – Gulf Coast:
| NPower Inc. | Employment Support |
| Family Endeavors Inc. dba Endeavors | Financial Assistance |
| Family Service Center of Houston and Harris County | Financial Assistance |
| Fort Bend County | Financial Assistance |
| Grace After Fire | Financial Assistance |
| Houston Area Urban League | Financial Assistance |
| Katy Christian Ministries | Financial Assistance |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | Financial Assistance |
| Volunteers of America Texas | Financial Assistance |
| United States Veterans Initiative (U.S.VETS) | Supportive Services |
| Lone Star Legal Aid | Pro Bono Legal Services |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Supportive Services |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Supportive Services |
| Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels & Much Much More | Supportive Services |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Supportive Services |
| Meals on Wheels Montgomery County | Supportive Services |
| Project MEND | Supportive Services |
| Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity Inc. | Home Modification |
| Rebuilding Together Houston | Home Modification |
| Harris County Community Services Department | Financial Assistance |
| LIBERTY COUNTY -Veteran Services | Financial Assistance |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Clinical Counseling |
| Cenikor Foundation | Clinical Counseling |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Inc. | Clinical Counseling |
| Santa Maria Hostel, Inc. | Clinical Counseling |
| United States Veterans Initiative (U.S.VETS) | Clinical Counseling |
| Grace After Fire | Peer Support Services |
| Brazoria County | Veteran Treatment Court |
| Galveston County | Veteran Treatment Court |
| Montgomery County | Veteran Treatment Court |
**Organizations that provide grant-funded services statewide
| Community Learning Center (CLC), Inc. | Financial Assistance |
| Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation | Financial Assistance |
| Texas VFW Foundation | Financial Assistance |
| Operation FINALLY HOME | Home Modification |
| Operation Homefront, Inc. | Supportive Services |
| 22Kill | Clinical Counseling |
| Baylor Scott & White Research Institute | Clinical Counseling |
| Collin County | Clinical Counseling |
| Family Endeavors Inc. dba Endeavors | Clinical Counseling |
| Armstrong Community Music School | Clinical Counseling |
| Marriage Management Consultants | Peer Support Services |
| Tarrant County | Veteran Treatment Court |
Helping veterans starts here. The Texas Veterans Commission advocates for and provides superior service to veterans that will significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families and survivors. The TVC assists veterans with receiving their benefits, providing funding to agencies which provide direct services to veterans and administration of the Hazlewood Act education benefits. Learn more at www.tvc.texas.gov .