Community Action Partners

                        

Empowering People – Building Communities – Changing Lives

The City of Fort Worth’s Community Action Partners (CAP) program serves as the Community Action Agency for Tarrant County and provides comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged individuals, families and older adults. CAP receives Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds and Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) funds and is a division of the Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department.

CAP provides financial assistance to qualified Tarrant County residents for the following:

• Electricity
• Natural gas and propane
• Water
• Case management/financial empowerment
• Rent assistance

In-Person & Online Applications will Return in Early 2026

Community Action Partners has reached capacity for 2025 and is no longer accepting applications for the remainder of the year.

Our team will continue processing all submitted applications and anticipates reopening in January 2026.

We remain committed to supporting vulnerable residents, including seniors (60+), individuals with disabilities and families with young children. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. For updates, please follow us on social media.

If you require assistance on social services, please call 211 Texas/United Way Helpline which provides free referral services to those in need 365 days a year, 24 hours a day at 2 1 1. 

CAP Outreach Event Survey 

The City of Fort Worth CAP is interested in hearing your opinions on where the CAP outreach events should take place. Please follow the link or QR code to complete the survey. All survey responses are anonymous.

CAP Outreach Event Survey

CAP Document Checklist

Connects residents with social services, such as utility bill payment assistance, senior and youth resources, financial empowerment and employment resources.

EnCAP Case Management

Looking for a better job? EnCAP can help you pay for short-term job training and certifications. We'll help you get the skills you need to get ahead and build a better life for yourself.

CAP Advisory Council

The Community Action Partners shall advise and assist City Council in setting priorities and involving low-income citizens in the decision-making processes for program projects initiated with funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

Veteran Services

We honor our veterans by providing essential support, including resources, job training and housing to help them transition to civilian life and enhance their well-being.

Community Action Partners Feedback

Whether a resident, business owner, community leader, or representing a faith-based organization, it is imperative that your voice be heard. Your valuable input by completing the below survey will assist in identifying the priority needs of the Tarrant County community.

EnVision Center of Fort Worth

A centralized hub for support in the areas of education, economic empowerment, character and leadership, and health and wellness.

Beat the Heat Program

Texas summers can be brutal – especially if you don’t have a home. The City of Fort Worth wants to let residents know that they have assistance when needing someplace cool to escape the heat this summer.