FVA News

News about Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance and its grants to organizations serving veterans in Texas.

Justice Involved Veteran finds freedom through Veteran Treatment Court

A justice involved veteran in the El Paso area, Mr. Llamas, was found in violation of his probation, jailed and facing losing his freedom as well as his family. Then, members of the El Paso County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) approached Llamas. They spoke with a down-and-out Llamas about participating in the program.

“I told Mr. Llamas that we could help him, but he had to help himself first. I told him that he had to start making different choices and ...

Continue Reading
0

Texas Veterans Commission is Accepting Applications from Veteran-Serving Organizations for Grant Funding

AUSTIN, TX – The application period is open for the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grant program. An estimated total of $30 million in grant funding is available. These grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that provide direct services to veterans. Applications for these grants will be accepted until December 4, 2023, at 5 p.m. Continue Reading

0

More than $2.9 million in grants awarded to 14 Veteran County Service Offices

TVC’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) awarded 15 grants totaling $2,980,000 to 14 counties to support services provided through their Veteran County Services Offices (VCSO). The grants help fund a variety of assistance provided by VCSOs including financial assistance services, housing and transportation services.

Veteran County Service Offices, local governments and nonprofit organizations interested in receiving grants for services provided directly to veterans and their families can apply now for FVA grants. Applications are currently open and close December 4, 2023, ...

Continue Reading
0

Over $5.1 million in Grants to 15 Alamo, Hill Country Organizations for Veteran Services

On October 5, 2023, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) presented $5,110,000 in grants to 15 organizations for providing services to more than 6,790 Alamo and Hill Country area veterans and their families. The presentation was made by TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner at the Comal County Historic Courthouse in New Braunfels.

photo of New braunfels FVA grantee group Continue Reading

0

Over $6.4 Million in Grants presented to 24 Central Texas Organizations for Veteran Services

On October 3, 2023, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) presented $6,445,000 in grants to 24 organizations for providing services to approximately 5,354 Central Texas area veterans and their families. The presentation was made by Commission Secretary and Army veteran Mary Dale at the Hays County Annex in San Marcos.

group photo of Central Texas grant receipients Continue Reading

0
Page 1 of 5 12345
Scroll to Top