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Willacy County veterans assistance program awarded $150,000 grant
Summary
County staff reported a $150,000 Veterans Assistance (FVA) grant award for 09/01/2026–08/31/2027 to help utilities, housing costs and funeral expenses for qualifying veterans; court approved acceptance of the grant.
County staff announced that the veterans assistance program was awarded $150,000 in FVA grant funds for the 2026–2027 grant year and explained how the funds will be used to assist qualifying veterans.
"This is gonna be our 5th year with the grants, and we, got awarded again for a $150,000," the representative said, adding that the funds will be used to cover utilities, water, gas, rent, mortgage and funerals for veterans who qualify under low-income and hardship criteria.
Staff said the program serves roughly 150 veterans and that individual payments are subject to eligibility review; the court voted to accept the grant award. Commissioners discussed prior higher awards and changes in award levels across prior years, and staff clarified that applicants must apply and meet the program's qualification standards before receiving assistance.
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