The Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grant program awards reimbursement grants to eligible charitable organizations, local government agencies, and Veterans Service Organizations that provide direct services to Texas Veterans and their families.
James Bracken
Director, Fund for Veterans’ Assistance
grants@tvc.texas.gov
Craig Towlson
Operations Manager, Fund for Veterans’ Assistance
grants@tvc.texas.gov
Includes Clinical Counseling, Employment Support, Financial Assistance, Home Modification, Homeless Veterans Support, Peer Support Services, Pro Bono Legal Services, Referral Services, Small Business Support Programs, Supportive Services, Transportation Programs and Services, and Veteran Treatment Courts.
The Texas Veterans Commission accepted applications for 2022-23 grant funding from September 3, 2021 to November 3, 2021. The Commission determined grant awards in May 2022, and services are currently operating across Texas.
An overview of the new TVC Grants Portal and how to apply for a 2023-24 TVC grant. Staff will discuss system access, Organization registration and profile setup, Moderator user role & functions, Creating and submitting an application, the TVC Grants Portal User Guide, and more.
An overview of funding opportunities, grant restrictions, and Electronic Grant Management System changes for potential grant applicants. Includes a discussion of changes to 2023-24 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grant opportunities, and the estimated timeline for 2023-24 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grant awards.
More Resources For Grantseekers
Visit Apply Home for information about applying for a Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grant in 2023-24.
Visit Grantseeking Resources for resources on applying for a grant, both the current 2023-24 competitive TVC funding opportunities, and funding opportunities beyond TVC ‘s reimbursement grants. Includes resources for public (federal and state) and private (i.e. nonprofit and foundation) grantseekers.
Revenue supporting the Fund’s grants is generated primarily by the Texas Lottery Commission’s Veterans Cash lottery tickets, along with individual donations when obtaining drivers’, handgun, hunting and fishing licenses, or vehicle registrations.
Support veterans through a voluntary donation to the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance today. All contributions directly fund veterans service programs, in every county throughout Texas.
Find grant management resources for organizations operating an awarded or renewed project for the 2022-2023 grant year.
Organizations interested in applying for grant funding should sign up for email alerts to receive a notification when the RFA is published.
The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA or Fund) was created in the 79th Legislature to address the needs of Texas veterans and their families. The Fund is composed of money deposited under Texas Government Code, the Texas Transportation Code, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.
The Commission is authorized to use funds appropriated to the Fund to make reimbursement grants addressing the needs of Texas veterans and their families, as determined through veteran needs assessment studies. All grant awards are made through a competitive grant selection process:
Awards decisions by the Commission are final. Once grant awards are determined by the Commission, grants are administered by the staff of the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.
Through the Fund, the Commission has awarded over $230 Million Dollars in more than 1,100 reimbursement grants since 2009.
The 2020 Veterans Needs Assessment study was conducted to identify the pressing needs of Texas veterans and their families.
View Recordings of FVA Advisory Committee Meetings here.
Please click the following link to our online Grant-Funded Services Directory which will help you locate veteran resources in your county:  https://www.tvc.texas.gov/directory/directory-category/grants/
The following organizations also connect Texas veterans and their families with services and resources. (Note: These organizations are not affiliated with Texas Veterans Commission):
TEXVET:Â https://www.texvet.org/
Combined Arms:Â https://go.combinedarms.us/create-a-profile-survey
Texas Veterans Network:Â https://texas.uniteus.com/veterans-network/
TX Serves RGV:Â https://rgv.americaserves.org/
TX Serves North Texas:Â Â https://northtexas.americaserves.org/
Revenue supporting the Fund’s grants is generated primarily by the Texas Lottery Commission’s Veterans Cash lottery tickets, along with individual donations when obtaining drivers’, handgun, hunting and fishing licenses, or vehicle registrations.
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Yes, please review the 2023-2024 Request for Applications, Section II. Grant Programs and Goals.
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Please follow this link to our Grants Portal User Guide – TVC Grants Portal User Guide – Texas Veterans Commission
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All questions should be sent to RFAquestions@tvc.texas.gov or grants@tvc.texas.gov
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