National Community Development Week - April 6-10, 2026

Kick Off Video

Fort Worth is proud to celebrate National Community Development Week, April 6-10. This year’s theme “Be a Good Neighbor” promises a week filled with activities that that showcase the positive impact of Community Development Block Grants and HOME programs in our communities. 

Get Involved with our CDC

The Fort Worth Community Development Council (CDC) serves as a vital bridge between local government and residents, working to improve quality of life and foster sustainable growth within a municipality. 

City Hall Week Recognition - April 7, 2026

Neighborhood Services’ Community Development Planner, Alison Villasana, provides an overview of National Community Development Week and the City of Fort Worth’s participation in this national event. Villasana addresses the City Council and the audience, explaining how Federal CDBG & HOME grants are transforming Fort Worth and supporting our neighborhoods. 

Making Homeownership Dreams a Reality

 The Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program, or HAP, offers up to $25,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible first-time buyers purchasing a home within the Fort Worth city limits," Escobedo explained. She further detailed the unique structure of the assistance: "These funds are provided as a forgivable loan, meaning that if you remain in the home for 10 years, the loan is fully forgiven. 

The Impact of Fort Worth's Priority Repair Program

The Priority Repair Program helps Fort Worth homeowners in need of emergency or mechanical system home repairs. Repairs are limited to once every 12 months based on eligibility.

Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative

The Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) is a comprehensive $345+ million revitalization project in Southeast Fort Worth, spearheaded by a $35 million HUD grant awarded in 2020. It aims to transform the historic area into a "neighborhood of choice" by building roughly 900+ mixed-income housing units, a community hub, and a new aquatic center, with major projects like Cowan Place and Babers Manor already underway.

Learn more about the Priority Repair Program and how to apply for it.

The City of Fort Worth's Priority Repair Program prioritizes services based on need and vulnerability, focusing on elderly individuals and low-income families with children. Due to high demand, wait times are currently very long, and some applicants are placed on a waitlist. Eligibility allows for repairs once every 12 months.

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Obtén más información sobre el Programa de Reparación Prioritaria y cómo solicitarlo.

El Programa de Reparaciones Prioritarias ayuda a los propietarios de viviendas de Fort Worth que necesitan reparaciones urgentes o de sistemas mecánicos. Las reparaciones están limitadas a una vez cada 12 meses, según los requisitos de elegibilidad.

Good Neighbor Resource Fair

• Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and connection!
• Meet directly and get answers from essential city and community agencies.
• Featuring: A kids zone, bounce house, awesome door prizes and FREE FOOD!

Good Neighbor Resource Fair
Northside Community Center
1100 N.W. 18th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76164

• We are wrapping up the week by honoring our staff who make Fort Worth shine.

Millions invested in selected neighborhoods each year.

Projects chosen based on resident feedback.

Typical improvements include:

• Sidewalks

• Street lighting

• Traffic calming

• Park upgrades

• Cleanup and beautification

Examples:

• Fairhaven neighborhood received about $4.2 million in improvements.

• New Mitchell selected for a multiyear improvement project selected in 2026.

Grant funds help residents:

• Fix unsafe homes

• Repair roofs or foundations

• Improve accessibility

• Recover from disasters

Example:

Fort Worth received $27 million in disaster recovery CDBG funds after the 2021 winter storm to repair homes and infrastructure.

Programs help improve local storefronts and commercial areas.

Examples:

• Façade Improvement Program helps businesses upgrade buildings and improves neighborhood appearance and economic activity.

Residents see this as:

• New signs

• Fresh paint

• Safer shopping areas

• Revived business districts

Community development funds often pay for:

• New sidewalks

• Crosswalks

• Street lights

• Drainage improvements

• Sewer and water upgrades

These projects are common uses of grant funding across Texas communities, including Fort Worth.

Community Development Week also highlights work in areas that need more investment.

Examples of projects funded in Fort Worth include:

• Stop Six redevelopment with new streets, lighting and utilities

• Park improvements

• Housing redevelopment

• Safety upgrades