This week is all about acknowledging the positive change brought about by the resources and investments from Community Development and HOME grants. These federal HUD grants are instrumental in supporting local initiatives that benefit low-income communities, particularly through projects like affordable housing, infrastructure improvements and essential public services. HOME grants specifically fund affordable housing development and rehabilitation. We’re proud to highlight the vital role these programs play in building strong communities and making Fort Worth a more vibrant and livable city!
Why Community Development Week matters!
These projects don’t happen without grants.
Resident survey and feedback help decide what gets built.
Federal funding directly improves local neighborhoods.
Community input can lead to real positive changes.
National Community Development Week
Kick-Off Video
Discover the members of the Community Development Council
City Council Recognition: National Community Development Week
Videos Learn more about our Homebuyer’s Assistance and Prority Repair progams
Videos Impact of our CDBG & HOME programs
Success Stories Discover our members from the Community Development Council
Good Neighbor Resource Fair: Featuring kids zone, city and community agencies, bounce house and FREE FOOD! 6-7:30 p.m. Northside Community Center 1100 N.W. 18th St. Fort Worth, TX 76164
Neighborhood Services Community Development Employee Appreciation Day
Millions invested in selected neighborhoods each year.
Projects chosen based on resident feedback.
Typical improvements include:
Examples:
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.
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
#CDWEEK26 #CDWORKS
National Community Development Week is more than just a celebration — it helps cities like Fort Worth show how federal grant programs (especially Community Development Block Grants and HOME funds) directly improve our neighborhoods. These grants fund real projects residents can see, such as sidewalks, lighting, housing repairs, parks and small-business improvements.
Fort Worth receives millions in federal community development funding that supports:
Neighborhood improvements
Housing repairs
Parks and sidewalks
Public safety upgrades
Small business revitalization