Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.1 Million In Grants To Panhandle Veteran Service Organizations

TEXAS, September 1 - September 1, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1,106,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 5 organizations in the Panhandle region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated 836 local veterans.

“In Texas, we care about the well-being of our veterans,” said Governor Abbott. “These grants will provide crucial assistance so the brave men and women who served in our nation’s military will prosper in the Panhandle. Texas will always remember and honor the sacrifices that our veterans and their families have made for our country.”

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

The FVA grant recipients and their services include:

• Cornerstone Community Action Agency:
  • $300,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes
  • $300,000 for Financial Assistance
• Lubbock County: $25,000 for Pro Bono Legal Services
• Lubbock Regional MHMR Center: $200,000 for Financial Assistance
• The Salvation Army – Abilene: $200,000 for Financial Assistance
• Potter County: $81,000 for Veterans Treatment Court

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.