The Texas Veterans Commission’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance presented more than $30.7 million in grants to 109 organizations across Texas. These funds are providing assistance to more than 33,400 veterans and their families. In our area, two grants of $300,000 each were awarded to Cornerstone Community Action Agency with offices in Coleman and Brownwood.
One of the $300,000 grants is a grant for financial assistance. The other $300,000 is a Housing for Heroes Grant.
The grants are awarded to nonprofits and government agencies which provide direct services to veterans. The grants support a wide range of services from financial to transportation, legal services to family support services and home modification to rental and mortgage assistance. The TVC awards grants in five categories:
- General Assistance
- Housing for Texas Heroes
- Veterans Mental Health Grants
- Veterans Treatment Courts
- and Veteran County Service Officers
For more information, Veterans may contact Cornerstone Community Action Agency in Coleman or Brownwood.