Community Action Partners

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Empowering People – Building Communities – Changing Lives

 

Our Promise

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

 

Who We Are

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.

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Currently Available Assistance

Tarrant County Residents:

Eligible Tarrant County residents may apply for:

  • Case Management Services to help individuals and families achieve greater financial stability and connect with community resources (such as tuition assistance for job training or trade certification, and employment search support).
  • Utility Assistance for eligible electric, gas, and propane bills.
  • HVAC service and repair to eligible households

Tarrant County Veterans:

Eligible Tarrant County residents may apply for:

  • Utility Assistance for eligible electric,  gas, and propane bills.
  • Veterans Assistance for eligible veterans residing in Tarrant County, including assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments.
  • HVAC repairs.

 

Fort Worth (only) Veterans:

Eligible veterans residing in Fort Worth (only) may apply for assistance with home modifications that improve safety, accessibility, and the ability to remain independent in their homes.

Accessibility Modifications

Examples include:

  • Wheelchair ramps
  • Grab bars
  • Bathroom accessibility modifications
  • Door widening
  • Handrails

 

Health and Safety Home Repairs

Examples include:

  • Heating and air conditioning system repairs or replacement
  • Water and sewer repairs
  • Unstable or deteriorated flooring
  • Electrical system failures
  • Leaking roofs

Currently Unavailable Assistance

Beat the Heat Program

The 2026 Beat the Heat Program has concluded for the season. We appreciate all those who applied. All available window air conditioning units have been allocated for the 2026 season. Cooling centers will remain open at the designated locations.  

 

Emergency Rental Assistance is currently unavailable.

Emergency Rental Assistance is designed to help eligible households experiencing a temporary financial hardship that places them at risk of eviction by providing assistance with past-due or current rent.

At this time, all funding for Emergency Rental Assistance has been exhausted. We are actively pursuing additional funding; however, we do not know when or if additional funds will become available.

Please continue to check this website periodically for updates.

 

Currently Unavailable

Water Utility Payment Assistance is currently unavailable.

 

 

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Online Applications Open: Fridays in October 2026 at 9 a.m. 

We also have assistance available for utilities, rent and mortgage for Tarrant County veterans, active military and surviving spouses. Also, we have assistance with qualified home repairs for veterans and surviving spouses residing in Fort Worth. 

To receive CAP services, you must apply either online.

Apply Online

Apply online every Friday in October 2026,
starting at 9:00 am

October 9, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 30, 2026

Online applications closes once capacity is reached.

Questions & Concerns

You may call 817-392-2276 for general information about CAP services and upcoming application opportunities. Due to very high demand, call volume may exceed our ability to answer every call immediately. We do our best to assist callers, but you may experience longer wait times. This website is the best source for the most current and accurate application information. 

 

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