The Community Planning & Reporting division oversees the planning and reporting of federal, statewide and local grant funds awarded to the City of Fort Worth. These grants are used to fund and provide public services and support affordable housing initiatives throughout the City for low- to moderate-income residents.
All services and initiatives under these grants align with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the State of Texas and the City of Fort Worth’s community development and affordable housing initiatives.
Notice of Public Meeting and Comment Hearing
Regarding the 2024–2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
For Use of Federal Funds Under the Following Programs:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
- Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
Public Hearing Date:
Dec. 8, 2025
Public Comment Period:
Nov. 24-Dec 12, 2025
Each year the City of Fort Worth receives federal grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to promote affordable housing, and suitable living environments, and to expand economic opportunities for persons with low and moderate incomes. The City reports on the use of these funds through the annual submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report’s primary purpose is to inform the citizens of Fort Worth and HUD where and how federal dollars are being spent, by whom and how the citizens are served with these funds.
In accordance with federal regulations at 24 CFR 91, the City of Fort Worth will be soliciting comments and public review of the 2024 2025 CAPER, covering investment and expenditure of CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA funds for the period from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025. A description of each activity, along with the accomplishments achieved, will be provided in the CAPER.
The Neighborhood Services Department will conduct a public hearing on the CAPER on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, to solicit public comment on this report prior to its submission to HUD. This hearing is proposed to be held at 6 p.m. at Ella Mae Shamblee Library, 1062 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Beginning Nov. 24, 2025, the draft CAPER will be available on the City’s website. Copies will also be available for public review at the following locations:
- Neighborhood Services Department
Fort Worth City Hall
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
- East Regional Library
6301 Bridge St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76112
- Southwest Regional Library
4001 Library Lane
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
A 15-day public review and comment period will commence on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. All comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
To submit comments or request additional information, please contact Alison Villasana, Community Development Planner, City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102; or call 817-392-5958 or email at Alison.villasana@fortworthtexas.gov. Written comments may also be scanned and sent to Alison.villasana@fortworthtexas.gov.
Action Plan
The City of Fort Worth 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan outlines priorities and goals for improving the quality of life of low- to moderate-income individuals and neighborhoods of the city. The Citizen Participation process followed in developing this plan supported the City's proposed efforts to use HUD grant funds to improve neighborhoods, provide urgently needed housing repairs to low-income homeowners, develop new affordable housing for both owners and renters, assist new homebuyers and support local social and homeless service providers to the greatest extent possible.
For the use of federal funds under the following programs:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program
Action Plan 2025-26(PDF, 35MB)
The Annual Action Plan provides a summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the five-year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for the use of federal grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Program Year (PY) 25 is the third action plan of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan. The grants included under this Action Plan are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program. The total amount of HUD grant funds expected to be received is $13,333,355.77, which includes $60,000 in estimated program income.
The Action Plan includes policies, strategies, programs and projects that will enable the City to achieve its mission of working together to build a strong community. This mission focuses on building strong neighborhoods, developing a sound economy, providing a safe community and fostering a healthy environment. The Action Plan promotes and supports HUD's three main statutory objectives: Provide Decent Affordable Housing, Create Suitable Living Environment and Create Economic Opportunities.
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency
The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) was signed Sept. 26, 2006. The intent is to empower every American with the ability to hold the government accountable for each spending decision. The end result is to reduce wasteful government spending. The FFATA legislation requires information on federal awards (federal financial assistance and expenditures) be made available to the public via a single, searchable website.
For more information on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG, HOME Investment Partnerships funding (HOME) and Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids Grant (HOPWA) awarded to the City of Fort Worth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, please visit USASpending.gov.