Veterans Assistance Grant

The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) administers the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA), a state-level grantmaking initiative designed to support the needs of Texas veterans and their families. Through annual cycles of funding, the program seeks to bolster the reach and effectiveness of local government units, Veteran Service Organizations, and qualifying nonprofit entities that deliver veteran-specific services throughout the state. The program’s authorization derives from appropriated funds explicitly reserved for addressing needs identified via assessments conducted on Texas veteran populations. Each fiscal cycle of the FVA Grant Program is preceded by a formal Request for Applications (RFA) process. For Fiscal Year 2027, the Grants Portal opened on October 2, 2025, and applications must be submitted electronically by December 2, 2025. The performance period for successful applicants spans from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027. No paper or alternate format submissions are accepted. Submission must be completed exclusively through the TVC Grants Portal (Fluxx). Returning applicants must use existing accounts, while new organizations must create one. For account modifications or access issues, the organization’s designated Grant Portal Moderator must be contacted. Eligibility for the program is strictly defined. Qualified applicants include units of local government; IRS Code §501(c)(19) organizations composed of current or former armed forces members; and IRS Code §501(c)(3) nonprofits that are legally registered in Texas and have operated for more than two years. Additionally, Texas-based chapters of §501(c)(4) Veteran Service Organizations may apply. Individuals, for-profit businesses, higher education institutions, and government agencies at the state or federal level are explicitly excluded from participation. Applications must align with one of several grant tracks, including General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health, Veteran Treatment Courts, and Veteran County Service Officers. Each track has its own requirements and documentation standards, which are delineated in separate annexes to the FY27 RFA. Organizations are advised to consult these annexes and the associated “Questions and Answers” documents posted on the TVC site to ensure compliance and competitiveness. The evaluation criteria are not detailed in the public materials, but applicants are encouraged to review the latest needs assessment studies available on the TVC site to ensure alignment with identified veteran priorities in their region. Timely adherence to submission guidelines and responsive alignment with assessment findings are key to successful funding. For questions or technical issues, applicants may contact the Texas Veterans Commission by email at info@tvc.texas.gov or via phone at (512) 463-6564. Additional support is available through the call center at 1 (800) 252-8387. Resources, webinars, and application materials are regularly updated on the TVC website to support applicants through the process.