For All Eligible TVC Grant Applicants
About The Presentation Meeting
Presentations By TVC Grant Applicants To The FVA Advisory Committee
Applicants are not required to participate in the presentation meeting, as the FVA Advisory Committee’s recommendation for awarding is not based on the presentation. The presentation meeting serves as an opportunity for applicants to present their projects and interact in-person or virtually with the FVA Advisory Committee while describing their projects’ objectives.All eligible organizations may present their application to the FVA Advisory Committee in person or virtual-remote. Travel expenses are not covered.
March 1st, 8:30am – 6:00pm CT
March 2nd, 8:30am – 1:00pm CT
Stephen F. Austin Bldg, Room 170
1700 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
This Presentation Meeting will be a live webcast and can be accessed the days of the meeting via these links:
March 1, 2023: https://adminmonitor.com/tx/tvc/committee_meeting/20230301/
March 2, 2023: https://adminmonitor.com/tx/tvc/committee_meeting/20230302/
For Applicants Who Wish To Present
Instructional Webinar For Eligible Applicants
Best Practices For Presentations
Sign Up To Present
Technical Rehearsal For Remote Presenters
About The Presentation Meeting
Applicants are not required to present. However, if they choose to present, a Presentation Slide Deck must be submitted.
Presenters may pitch their projects either in-person or remotely via GoToWebinar; while applicants may elect to present in-person, travel expenses will not be reimbursed. Applicants for each grant program will be introduced to present, grouped by grant program, with order determined by the time of sign up. Applicants who do not sign up and submit files by the deadline will not be allowed to present.
When a presenter is introduced, basic information about the application will be extracted from the application system and displayed on-screen (i.e. grant program, service category, amount, beneficiaries to be served). Committee members will be provided with of a copy of your Presentation Slide Deck, which will also be displayed on-screen. Presenters may refer to their Presentation Slide Deck; no other materials may be submitted, including no media presentations. Advisory Committee and Commission members will receive these documents as part of the application review process.
The presentation meeting schedule will be posted in early February, and updated regularly as organizations sign up to present.
Please note that while TVC staff will provide organizations with an approximate presentation window, delays may occur. The meeting will continue until all scheduled presenters for the day have been called.
Presentation Slide Deck
Please download the slide template and complete in accordance with the instruction on slide one.
2023-2024 FVAAC Presentation Slide Template
To download:
- Click on the link above and the presentation template will open from our Google Drive.
- Click on the File menu.
- Click or hover on download.
- Click on the MicroSoft Power Point.
- Save to your computer.
- Submit your slides NLT February 22 to: grants@tvc.texas.gov.
Best Practices For Presentations
- One person is allowed to present each grant application. Others may be mentioned, but only one speaker is allowed. Cameras are allowed, if the presenter practices turning on/off their camera at the Technical Rehearsal with TVC staff.
- If presenting in person, practice your presentation at a podium before an audience, BEFORE you present to the Committee. Each organization will have 5Â minutes to present on the eligible project, and the time limit is FIRM. After you begin speaking, TVC staff are unable to reset the presentation timer due to technical difficulties. The Committee may ask questions of presenters once they have finished speaking, and time for questions does not count towards the 5 minute presentation limit.
- If presenting remotely, practice your presentation on videoconference BEFORE you present to the Committee on GoToWebinar. Each organization will have 5 minutes to present on the eligible project, and the time limit is FIRM. After you begin speaking, TVC staff are unable to reset the presentation timer due to technical difficulties. The Committee may ask questions of presenters once they have finished speaking, and time for questions does not count towards the 5 minute presentation limit.
- There is no penalty for not presenting
- Accuracy of statistics and demographics are key
- Presenters shall submit slides NLT February 22nd, by emailing files under 10MB to grants@tvc.texas.gov.
Webinar: What Is The Presentation Meeting And How Do We Participate?
January 31 @ 10am Central Time
TVC staff will provide basic information about applicant project presentations to the FVA Advisory Committee. Following a short presentation, staff will take questions about the Presentations Meeting purpose, best practices, and logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from the Virtual Presentations Meeting?
This is your opportunity to advocate for your application by presenting to the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee makes funding recommendations to the Commission.
Is this presentation required?
No, your organization is not required to attend or present. There is no penalty for not presenting a project to the FVA Advisory Committee.
The form doesn’t give me an option to select a time?
Following the presentation sign-up deadline, you will be notified of an estimated window for your presentation. We recommend you arrive or log on at least 30 minutes early, in case the meeting is running ahead of schedule.
During our presentation, will one of our staff be able to advance the slides?
Presenters will verbally cue TVC staff to advance the slide deck. All presenters should attend the Technical Rehearsal to practice using the webinar interface.
Are we allowed to have more than one PowerPoint slide, or does everything have to fit on one slide?
Presenters may have more than one PowerPoint slide. Due to the 5-minute time limit, we recommend you rehearse each slide to provide sufficient time for the information you would like to cover.
Do I present about all my grant applications together, in one big presentation?
No. Application presentations will be grouped by grant program (i.e. General Assistance, Veterans Mental Health, etc.), and you will be scheduled in the order your signup was received.
Who will we present to?
The 9-member Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Advisory Committee panel, which reviews grant applications and provide recommendations to the Texas Veterans Commissioners.
What should my presentation cover?
Please see the Presentation Slide Template and/or the presentation instruction section of this page for more information.
Will presenters answer questions?
The 9-member Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Advisory Committee panel may ask as many–or as few–questions about your presentation or application as they wish to ask.
What happens after the Presentations Meeting?
The FVA Advisory Committee Members will read applications individually, then meet in April to discuss their individual recommendations. After deliberations, the Committee agrees on a slate of funding recommendations which are then sent to the Commission.
When will we find out if we got a grant?
The Commission will award 2023-2024 grants (funded July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024) at the May 18, 2023 Commission Meeting.
Presentation Meeting Schedule
Last Update: 2/28/2023 @ 1:25PM Central
Day 1
Remote Presenters: Sign Up for the Webinar Here
General Assistance Presentations – Please show at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled presentation time.
| Order | Time | App ID | Grantee | Service Category | Presentation Type | Presenter First Name | Presenter Last Name | Presenter Title |
| 1 | 8:45 | R-2022-00186 | Central Texas Opportunities, Inc. | Financial Assistance | In-Person Presentation | Hanna | Adams | Executive Director |
| 2 | 8:55 | R-2022-01233 | Impact A Hero | Financial Assistance | In-Person Presentation | Rick | Miller | Director |
| 3 | 9:05 | R-2022-02096 | BANDERA COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING INC | Financial Assistance | In-Person Presentation | Arthur | Crawford | CEO |
| 4 | 9:15 | Â R-2022-01169 | Community Action Corporation of South Texas | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Joshua | Guerra | Social Worker |
| 5 | 9:25 | R-2022-00378 | TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT FOUNDATION | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Gabriel | Zamora | President |
| 6 | 9:35 | R-2022-00627 | Pecan Valley Mh-Mr Region Director of Fiscal Services | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Joshua | Morrison | Veteran Services Program Manager |
| 7 | 9:45 | R-2022-03552 | Family Service Center of Houston and Harris County | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Aleshia | Tripps | Program Support Manager |
| 8 | 9:55 | R-2022-03630 | El Paso Coalition for the Homeless | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Camille | Castillo | Director |
| 9 | 10:05 | R-2022-03683 | DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS FOUNDATION | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Miles | Nelson | Veterans Assistance Program Coordinator |
| 15 MIN BREAK | ||||||||
| 10 | 10:30 | R-2022-04614 | Concho Valley Center for Human Advancement | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Richard | Rodriguez | Veteran Peer Specialist |
| 11 | 10:40 | R-2022-06230 | Concho Valley Community Action Agency | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Sarah | Negovetich | Self-Sufficiency & Development Associate |
| 12 | 10:50 | R-2022-12921 | Community Services of Northeast Texas Inc | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Michelle | Morehead | Deputy Executive Director |
| 13 | 11:00 | R-2022-16356 | C L C Inc | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Amy | Hall | Deputy Executive Director |
| 14 | 11:10 | R-2022-03097 | Rolling Plains Management Corporation of Baylor Cottle Foard | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Ashley | Larry | Community Services Supervisor |
| 15 | 11:20 | R-2022-00312 | Lubbock Regional MHMR Center | Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Steven | Lara | Veteran Programs Director |
| 16 | 11:30 | R-2022-10363 | Citizens Development Center | Employment Support | In-Person Presentation | Diane | Jones | Director, Grants and Wage Services |
| 17 | 11:40 | R-2022-18058 | NPower Inc. | Employment Support | In-Person Presentation | Jonathan | Pride | Executive Director |
| 18 | 11:50 | R-2022-02660 | Goodwill Industries of South Texas, Inc. | Employment Support | Remote Presentation | Rachel | Loera | Vice President of Mission Services |
| LUNCH 12:00-1:15 | ||||||||
| 19 | 1:15 | R-2022-14456 | Opportunity Center for the Homeless | Homeless Veteran Support | Remote Presentation | Christopher | Meissner | Grant Writer |
| 20 | 1:25 | R-2022-27248 | Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center | Homeless Veteran Support | Remote Presentation | Cooper | Coleman | Practice Manager |
| 21 | 1:35 | R-2022-46000 | Austin Bar Foundation | Pro Bono Legal Services | In-Person Presentation | Joseph | St. Clair | Veteran and Legal Intern |
| 22 | 1:45 | R-2022-18135 | Lone Star Legal Aid | Pro Bono Legal Services | In-Person Presentation | Andrew | Moore | Managing Attorney |
| 23 | 1:55 | R-2022-11004 | San Antonio Legal Services Association | Pro Bono Legal Services | Remote Presentation | Sarah | Dingivan | Executive Director/CEO |
| 24 | 2:05 | R-2022-04058 | United Way of Tarrant County | Referral Services | In-Person Presentation | Regina | Williams | Executive Vice President & Chief Impact Officer |
| 25 | 2:15 | R-2022-09270 | Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas Inc | Referral Services | In-Person Presentation | Ken | Watterson | President |
| 15 MIN BREAK | ||||||||
| 26 | 2:40 | R-2022-03986 | Project MEND | Support Services | In-Person Presentation | Dexter | Moon | Chief Operations Officer |
| 27 | 2:50 | R-2022-28137 | East Texas Veterans Community Council | Support Services | In-Person Presentation | Travis | Gladhill | Executive Director |
| 28 | 3:00 | R-2022-13281 | Young Women’s Christian Association El Paso del Norte Region | Support Services | Remote Presentation | Rocio | Castruita | Chief Operations Officer |
| 29 | 3:10 | R-2022-01043 | Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coastal Bend | Support Services | Remote Presentation | Darak | Tate | Case Manager |
| 30 | 3:20 | R-2022-04026 | Child Crisis Center of El Paso | Support Services | Remote Presentation | Brenda | Durner | Senior Grant Writer |
| 31 | 3:30 | R-2022-20617 | Family Support Services of Amarillo, Inc. | Support Services | Remote Presentation | Jim | Womack | Chief Executive Officer |
| 32 | 3:40 | R-2022-09149 | East Texas Council of Governments | Transportation Programs and Services | In-Person Presentation | Vince | Huerta | Director of Transportation |
| 33 | 3:50 | R-2022-12302 | Alamo Area Council of Governments | Transportation Programs and Services | Remote Presentation | William | McKnight | Director of Aging and Military Affairs |
| 34 | 4:00 | R-2022-20208227 | City of El Paso | Transportation Programs and Services | Remote Presentation | Astrid | Bunner | Managing Assistant Director |
| 15 MIN BREAK | ||||||||
Veterans Mental Health Presentations – Please show at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled presentation time.
| Order | Time | App ID | Grantee | Service Category | Presentation Type | Presenter First Name | Presenter Last Name | Presenter Title |
| 35 | 4:25 | R-2022-04314 | United Way of Denton County | Clinical Counseling | In-Person Presentation | Elishia | Baxter | Veteran Center Coordinator |
| 36 | 4:35 | R-2022-03546 | American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program | Clinical Counseling | Remote Presentation | Jennifer | Heifner | Lead Clinician |
| 37 | 4:45 | R-2022-01661 | Equest | Clinical Counseling | Remote Presentation | Joan | Cutler | Veterans Program Manager |
| 38 | 4:55 | R-2022-02985 | Pecan Valley Mh-Mr Region Director of Fiscal Services | Clinical Counseling | Remote Presentation | Joshua | Morrison | Veteran Services Program Manager |
| 39 | 5:05 | R-2022-03644 | UNITED STATES VETERANS INITIATIVE (U.S.VETS) | Clinical Counseling | Remote Presentation | Dr. Lawrence | Taylor | Director of Behavioral Health |
| 40 | 5:15 | R-2022-57891 | Jake E’s Riding Round Up | Clinical Counseling | Remote Presentation | Jana | Ewing Syvrud | Executive Director |
| 41 | 5:25 | R-2022-03031 | PTSD Foundation of America | Peer Support Services | Remote Presentation | Ron | Youngblut | Direct National Outreach |
| 42 | 5:35 | R-2022-05466 | Lubbock Regional MHMR Center | Peer Support Services | Remote Presentation | Steven | Lara | Veteran Programs Director |
| End of Presentations Day 1 of 2 | ||||||||
Day 2
Remote Presenters: Sign Up for the Webinar Here
Veteran Treatment Courts Presentations – Please show at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled presentation time.
| Order | Tentative Time | Eligible Application ID | Grantee | Service Category | Presentation Type | Presenter First Name | Presenter Last Name | Presenter Title |
| 1 | 8:30 | R-2022-06006 | Williamson County | Veterans Treatment Court | In-Person Presentation | Brenda | Staples | Court Coordinator |
| 2 | 8:40 | R-2022-33109 | El Paso County | Veterans Treatment Court | In-Person Presentation | Yvonne | Whitaker | Program Director |
| 3 | 8:50 | R-2022-06170 | Guadalupe County Veterans Treatment Court | Veterans Treatment Court | Remote Presentation | DOREEN | LUEHLFING | EXECUTIVE ASST./VETERANS TREATMENT COURT COORDINATOR |
Veteran County Service Offices Presentations – Please show at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled presentation time.
| Order | Tentative Time | Eligible Application ID | Grantee | Service Category | Presentation Type | Presenter First Name | Presenter Last Name | Presenter Title |
| 4 | 9:00 | R-2022-10702 | San Patricio County | VCSO Financial Assistance | In-Person Presentation | Rutilio (Rudy) | Guzman | Veteran County Service Officer |
| 5 | 9:10 | R-2022-19120 | Cass County | VCSO Financial Assistance | In-Person Presentation | Travis | Ransom | County Judge |
| 6 | 9:20 | R-2022-00099 | Comal County | VCSO Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Ken | Egersheim | Veteran County Service Officer |
| 10 MIN BREAK | ||||||||
| 7 | 9:40 | R-2022-02016 | Harris County | VCSO Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Dave | Lewis | Veteran County Service Officer |
| 8 | 9:50 | R-2022-07249 | El Paso County | VCSO Financial Assistance | Remote Presentation | Juliocesar | Martindelcampo | El Paso County Veterans Grant Manager |
| 9 | 10:00 | R-2022-04355 | Zapata County | VCSO Housing for Texas Heroes | In-Person Presentation | Adolfo | Gonzalez Jr | Zapata County VSO |
| 10 | 10:10 | R-2022-10787 | Willacy County | VCSO Housing for Texas Heroes | Remote Presentation | Cynthia | Perez | Grant Outreach Specialist |
| 10 MIN BREAK | ||||||||
Housing for Texas Heroes Presentations – Please show at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled presentation time.
| Order | Tentative Time | Eligible Application ID | Grantee | Service Category | Presentation Type | Presenter First Name | Presenter Last Name | Presenter Title |
| 11 | 10:30 | R-2022-04357 | Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District | Housing for Texas Heroes | In-Person Presentation | Lonnie | Hunt | Executive Director |
| 12 | 10:40 | R-2022-09926 | Meals On Wheels Of Tarrant County | Housing for Texas Heroes | In-Person Presentation | Alissa | Deaton | Vice President of Client Services; Meals On Wheels Inc., of Tarrant County |
| 13 | 10:50 | R-2022-109255 | Rebuilding Together Austin | Housing for Texas Heroes | In-Person Presentation | Jesse | Porter | Executive Director |
| 14 | 11:00 | R-2022-31170 | Central Texas Opportunities, Inc. | Housing for Texas Heroes | In-Person Presentation | Hanna | Adams | Executive Director |
| 15 | 11:10 | R-2022-957966 | Austin Habitat for Humanity | Housing for Texas Heroes | In-Person Presentation | John | Poynor | Home Repair Project Manager |
| 10 MIN BREAK | ||||||||
| 16 | 11:30 | R-2022-00354 | Alamo Area Council of Governments | Housing for Texas Heroes | Remote Presentation | Alicia | Avila-Penalver | Weatherization Program Manager |
| 17 | 11:40 | R-2022-11150 | Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coastal Bend | Housing for Texas Heroes | Remote Presentation | Darak | Tate | Case Manager |
| 18 | 11:50 | R-2022-15227 | Habitat for Humanity of El Paso, Inc. | Housing for Texas Heroes | Remote Presentation | Thelma | Ramos | Executive Director |
| 19 | 12:00 | R-2022-18638 | Rebuilding Together Houston | Housing for Texas Heroes | Remote Presentation | Christine | Holland | CEO |
| 20 | 12:10 | R-2022-20246 | C L C Inc | Housing for Texas Heroes | Remote Presentation | Amy | Hall | Deputy Executive Director |
| 21 | 12:20 | R-2022-35168 | Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity, Inc | Housing for Texas Heroes | Remote Presentation | Vicki | Johnson | Executive Director |
Additional Presentations – Please show at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled presentation time.
| Order | Tentative Time | Eligible Application ID | Grantee | Service Category | Presentation Type | Presenter First Name | Presenter Last Name | Presenter Title |
| 22 | 12:30 | R-2022-03559 | (U.S.VETS) INITIATIVE | Homeless Veterans Support | Remote Presentation | Dave | Lopez | Program Manager |
| End of Presentations Day 2 of 2 | ||||||||