The Fort Worth City Council has given the green light to the City’s 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, distributing over $13 million in HUD grant funds earmarked for critical housing and community support services. The City plans to allocate substantial resources toward improving affordable housing options, facilitating needed home repairs, and enhancing street infrastructure. Additional efforts will focus on bolstering services for individuals experiencing homelessness and providing necessary support for residents living with HIV/AIDS.
A breakdown of the funding sources reveals contributions from four HUD programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). As part of the plan, which runs from Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026, the City will partner with several local nonprofit organizations – notably Meals on Wheels, Girls Inc., Presbyterian Night Shelter, SafeHaven, and more – committing over $1 million to facilitate the delivery of essential services.
In a move to maximize resource impact, Fort Worth officials have decided to waive approximately $265,000 in administrative fees, a strategy designed to ensure more funds are injected directly into these programs. According to details from Fort Worth’s official announcement, major investments will be made into various sectors: CDBG’s $7.15 million will support diverse community needs, including youth programs and employment services, while HOME’s $2.84 million will enable homebuyer assistance and support new affordable housing projects. HOPWA’s $2.73 million is earmarked for vital rental and mortgage assistance, and the ESG’s $616,000 will strengthen shelter operations and homelessness prevention initiatives…