Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.3 million in Grants to East Texas Area Veteran Service Organizations

August 6, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today announced $3,307,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 13 organizations in the East Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated more than 1,900 local veterans.

"Texas will always honor the sacrifices of our veterans and their families,” said Governor Abbott. "These grants will provide home modifications, financial assistance, clinical counseling, and other crucial services to the brave men and women who served in our nation’s military."

"We're incredibly thankful for the organizations across East Texas that show up every day to support Texas veterans and their families," said TVC Deputy Executive Director and Army veteran Shawn Deabay. "These grants help strengthen that work. It’s great seeing the community give back to those who served."

The FVA grant recipients and their services include:

• Andrews Center: $150,000 for Clinical Counseling
• Camp County: $385,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
• Cass County:
  • $400,000 for Financial Assistance
  • $400,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
• Deep East TX Council of Governments & Economic Development Dist.:
  • $198,000 for Financial Assistance
• Disabled American Veterans of Texas Service Foundation:
  •  $93,000 for Pet Lodging and Veterinary Care
• East Texas Council of Governments: $175,000 for Transportation Services
• East Texas Veterans Community Council (CampV): $200,000 for Financial Assistance
• Habitat for Humanity of Smith County: $200,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
• Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity: $200,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
• Polk County:
  • $235,000 for Financial Assistance
  • $100,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
• Tender Loving Care Center for Children: $200,000 for Financial Assistance
• The Salvation Army – Lufkin: $82,000 for Financial Assistance
• Trinity County:
  • $189,000 for Financial Assistance
  • $100,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes

In May, TVC Commissioners approved 190 grants totaling more than $40.8 million to 160 organizations across Texas. These grants are anticipated to provide direct services to more than 125,600 veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses across Texas.

Since 2009 through the current 2026-2027 grant cycle, over $400 million in grant funding has been awarded through 1,790 FVA grants.

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.

Veterans in need of assistance can find organizations providing help in their area and how to contact them at Grant Services Directory.