National Community Development Week - April 6-10, 2026

• Tune in for the official launch of 2026 National Community Development Week kick-off video. 
•  Take action: Want to shape your city's future?
• Watch & learn how to join the Fort Worth Community Development Council and make your voice heard.

• National Community Development Week Official Recognition at City Hall
•  See firsthand how Homebuyer Assistance and Priority Repair Programs are changing lives, rebuilding homes and supporting local families across Fort Worth.

• Discover if you qualify for our Homebuyer Assistance and Priority Repair Programs.
• Learn more about the positive growth happening because of the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative program.

• 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