AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced $44 million are being given to 181 veteran nonprofits and government organizations across the state. Seventeen of them are in the Austin area.
The money comes from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). It will go towards things like counseling, employment support, financial assistance, housing support and transportation services.
The funds are expected to serve more than 41,000 Texas veterans and their families. It's the largest amount of grant funding awarded in the history of the commission.
“Texas is proud to support our veterans, and partnerships like those between the Texas Veterans Commission and regional organizations help ensure our nation's heroes and their families continue to prosper for generations,” said Gov. Abbott. “From clinical counseling to housing and financial assistance, the comprehensive support services funded through over $44 million in state grants will help thousands of Texas veterans and their families access critical resources they need to thrive. Texas will always support the brave men and women who answered the call to protect our state and our nation.”
Later this year, TVC will begin a tour highlighting grant-funded organizations throughout the state. Texas veterans and their families in need of assistance can find organizations that serve their area at https://tvc.texas.gov/directory/directory-category/grants/.
“These grants expand our ability to provide vital services to veterans and their families throughout the state by funding organizations that help these communities,” said TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran Laura Koerner. “Thanks to the governor and Texas Legislature, new services will be available this year, including the Veteran Service Dog program, which will help veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury or military sexual trauma.”