Community Action Partners

Empowering People – Building Communities – Changing Lives

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.

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.

Services

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

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

CAP Applications

• Our CAP online application portal will open to the public March 6 at 9 a.m. We truly appreciate your patience and look forward to serving you soon. 
  
  

Questions & Concerns

Applicants with questions or concerns can e-mail CAP@FortWorthTexas.gov or call 817-392-2276 during business hours.

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

Educational and job training, financial empowerment, career skills.

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.

CAP Feedback

We hope you enjoyed your recent visit with Community Action Partners and would love to hear about your experience. Please take a moment to share your feedback using this form so we can continue to improve and serve you even better next time.

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

Assistance when needing a cool place to escape the heat this summer.