Part of the “Grants Across Texas” initiative supporting veterans statewide
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) officially opened the application portal for the FY27 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) Grants. Organizations that provide services to veterans in Texas are encouraged to apply for the grant program, also known as Grants Across Texas. The application period opened Oct. 2, 2025, and will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2025. An estimated $31 million in grant funding is available. These grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies (units of local government) that provide direct services to veterans.
The announcement follows TVC’s 2025 Grants Across Texas tour, where TVC Commissioners and staff recently presented more than $46.3 million in over 200 FVA grants across Texas to 175 organizations serving veterans in communities from El Paso to Beaumont. This new application window invites eligible organizations to join the growing network of grantees improving the lives of Texas veterans every day.
“Through our Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, we’ve seen first-hand how local organizations change lives and the impact these grants can have,” said TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner. “Grants Across Texas isn’t just about funding—it’s about partnership, and communities coming together. This is a collaborative effort where every grant helps extend our mission of ensuring that no veteran stands alone when it comes to housing, healthcare, employment, support, and other vital services.”
New this year for the FY27 funding period ahead:
- The term of the grant will align with the state fiscal year covering 12 months.
- Funding limits are equal across all grant programs up to $400,0000 with a minimum of $25,000. and,
- Applicants are eligible to apply and be awarded up to three grants, one in each grant program. County governments may be awarded four grants, including a Veteran Treatment Court grant.
Grant Impact & Eligibility
Since its inception in 2009, Grants Across Texas has awarded more than $359 million in over 1,600 reimbursement FVA grants. These funds support a wide range of services such as:
- Housing repair and modification, and homeless services
- Mental health and peer support services
- Pro Bono Legal services and transportation services
- Food services, Financial Assistance, and Family & Child support services
- Trade Skills Training Services
TVC awards grants in four programs and grant funding opportunities for Veteran County Service Offices:
- General Assistance
- Housing for Texas Heroes
- Veterans Mental Health
- Veterans Treatment Courts
How to Apply
Interested nonprofit organizations and government agencies that provide direct services to veterans may visit https://tvc.texas.gov/grants/grantseekers/to access RFA documents, eligibility guidelines, watch webinars, and view FAQs.
Veterans needing assistance can find organizations providing services in their area at https://tvc.texas.gov/fund. Those listed in this directory receive support from TVC FVA grants.
About the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA)
Since 2009 through the current 2024-2025 grant cycle, more than $343 million in grant funding has been awarded through more than 1,600 FVA 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.
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. TVC assists veterans with receiving their benefits, provides funding to agencies which provide direct services to veterans and provides administration of the Hazlewood education benefits.
Any specific questions about the RFA process (not answered from the TVC grant seekers page) should be directed to: rfaquestions@tvc.texas.gov.
Learn more at www.tvc.texas.gov.
