San Patricio County Veterans Services: Emergency Financial Assistance (Fund for Veterans' Assistance)

The money. The Texas Veterans Commission's Fund for Veterans' Assistance awarded San Patricio County $100,000 (grant VCO27-F-011, Veteran County Office Funding, Financial Assistance) for September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027; the Commissioners Court approved the application and on September 8, 2026 accepted the award, which "provides emergency financial assistance to eligible Veterans, Dependents, and Surviving Spouses who meet program guidelines". It is a reimbursement grant. The year before, the office reported on August 31, 2026, the grant paid "196 requests for assistance to about 99 unduplicated veterans, surviving spouses or dependents for just over $85,000.00". Who. The county's application: veterans, dependants and surviving spouses in San Patricio County "who can demonstrate financial need", with an honorable or general under honorable conditions characterization of service; requests are taken by phone and served "First come - First Served", with help given within about 14 days of eligibility. Funds are limited, so the office may run out before the year ends. What it pays, under the application's budget. Rent, with application fees, deposits, late fees and arrears, and mortgage payments, each up to six months or $6,000 a household in the grant year; utilities (electric, water, gas, garbage, internet and the main household cell phone, with reconnection and late fees and arrears) up to six months or $3,000; groceries from a local store under SNAP rules for up to six months; local bus passes, ride-share or cab fare for work, school, medical and other essential trips; and for the household's primary vehicle, insurance (up to three months or $3,000), loan payments (up to three months or $3,000) or necessary repairs (up to $4,000, not routine maintenance). Payments go to the landlord, lender, utility or vendor. How. Call the Veterans Services Office, 361-364-9356, or visit 1301 East Sinton Street, Suite C, Sinton, with the DD-214 and proof of the need and of income.