Members of the city of Fort Worth’s Community Development Council heard proposals from nine organizations requesting money from federal Community Development Block Grant funding in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The organizations were:
Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
Artes De La Rosa
Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail
United Community Centers
Camp Fire First Texas
Community Link Mission
My Health My Resources
A Chance to Learn
Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County
What they do: Enable people to live with dignity and independence by offering community support through nutritious meals and coordinated services that improve well-being.
Who they serve: Elderly and disabled residents in Tarrant County, ensuring no waiting list for its meal delivery and support services.
How much the agency requested: $200,000, with half going toward food and the remainder for other uses such as staff and headquarters building.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County — Matt Sinclair, senior vice president of operations, and Isis Crawford, senior director of grants, presented their organization’s case for funding.
What they do: Since 1926, this organization’s mission has been to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children and teens are respected and valued. Through after-school, summer, prevention and intervention programs that meet the highest quality standards, kids learn the academic, lifestyle and citizenship skills they need now and that will lead to positive outcomes for the rest of their lives.
Who they serve: They serve in four counties, including Tarrant, Denton and Hill counties.
How much is being requested: $73,000 to pay for salaries for five staff members in Tarrant County.
Artes de la Rosa — Executive Director William E. Girón presented his organization’s case for funding.
What they do: Dedicated to preserving, promoting and interpreting the art, culture, lives and history of the Latino community by establishing a venue for Latino art and cultural performances; offering educational art/culture programs to the community, including youth in low-income neighborhoods; providing opportunities and support for established and emerging artists and performers; and serving as the central support organization and resource center for Latino art and culture in Fort Worth.
Who they serve: Youth grades 3-12 in Title I school communities located primarily in Historic Northside, Diamond Hill-Jarvis and Riverside.
How much is being requested: $ 80,000 — $317.46 per participant — with a proposed number of 252 clients.
Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail — Vice President Kathleen Barbee presented her organization’s case for funding.
What they do: Inspire and prepare young people for success through programs geared toward financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness.
Who they serve: Fort Worth ISD students.
How much is being requested: $100,000 to support K-5 students.
United Community Centers — Frances Torres, chief operating officer, presented her organization’s case for funding.
What they do: Guided by Christian principles, UCC focuses on building bright futures for the community with knowledge, empowerment and family strength.
Who they serve: Pre-K-7th grade students in Polytechnic Heights, Diamond Hill-Jarvis and Historic Southside neighborhoods of Fort Worth.
How much is being requested: $50,000, which will help cover salary.
Camp Fire First Texas — Jenny Wester, vice president of youth development at Camp Fire, and Abby Pettet, CFFT’s grants and contracts manager, presented their case for funding.
What they do: Provide programs for children outside school hours.
Who they serve: Operate after-school programs in 10 elementary schools in the Aledo and Fort Worth ISDs, camps, an outdoor laboratory at Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro, and teen programs.
How much is being requested: $87,000 to fund staff costs.
Community Link Mission — The agency’s executive directors presented the agency’s case.
What they do: Strive to alleviate hunger by providing food and other resources to those in need.
Who they serve: Covers over 370 square miles in northwest Tarrant County.
How much is being requested: $150,000, with $114,500 going toward salaries, $8,500 for FICA, $7,500 for health insurance, $2,500 for retirement and $17,000 for the food truck.
What they do: Youth mental health, which includes substance abuse and early intervention for children who have developmental delays and disabilities.
How much is being requested: $200,000 for three part-time staff, supplies and transportation.
A Chance to Learn — Founder and CEO Latoyia Dean-Dennis presented her case for funding.
What they do: Early education, parent engagement, perinatal health and autism support for low-income families.
Who they serve: Ages 3- to 10-year-olds.
How much is being requested: $85,000 to support an autism program.
Documenter: Tekisha Hobbs
Date: May 13, 2026
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