Pathways to Partnership - July 21 & August 18, 2026

ARE YOU A NONPROFIT OR PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY INTERESTED IN ACCESSING FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT YOUR WORK IN FORT WORTH? PATHWAYS TO PARTNERSHIP IS A HANDS-ON, COHORT-BASED WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS UNDERSTAND HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE FUNDING ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF FORT WORTH THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). Through this session, participants will gain a clear understanding of how federal grant programs—such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, ESG, and HOPWA—are distributed locally, and what it takes to submit a competitive proposal through the City’s annual Request for Proposals (RFP) process. If your organization provides services that align with the City’s Consolidated Plan goals, this training will help you determine your eligibility and prepare for future funding opportunities. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN * How HUD funding flows through the City of Fort Worth * How to align your programs with Consolidated Plan priorities * Eligibility, compliance, and documentation requirements * Basics of program design, budgeting, and performance measures * Common application mistakes—and how to avoid them WHO SHOULD ATTEND Nonprofit organizations and public service agencies that: * Serve Fort Worth residents * Are interested in applying for federal funding through the City of Fort Worth * Have an annual budget under $250,000 * Organizations previously denied HUD Grant funding * Emerging Agencies Seeking Grant readiness Important Participation Details * This is a cohort-based training course limited to 40 organizations, we ask that each organization send only one representative to attend * Only one representative per organization may attend * Registered participants may be replaced by another staff member if needed * Full participation of both sessions is mandatory to get the most out of the experience