Community Action Partners
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.
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.
Online Applications Opens: 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 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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CAP Locations
CAP Locations
CAP services are available at several community centers across Tarrant County, with office hours from 9 am to 4 pm. Appointments are required.
- Arlington CAP Center
401 W Sanford St. Suite #2700 Arlington 76011
- Como Community Center
4660 Horne St. Fort Worth 76107
- Northside Community Center
1100 NW 18th St. Fort Worth 76164
- Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
5565 Truman Dr. Fort Worth 76112
- Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods
818 Missouri Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104
- Worth Heights Community Center
3551 New York Ave. Fort Worth 76110