Recovery Program
The City of Fort Worth is working to provide immediate funding for projects that will boost our economy, provide needed services and put more people to work through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) programs. For more information on other ARRA programs, visit one of the following websites.
- Recovery.gov
- State of Texas Recovery
- North Central Texas Council of Governments ARRA page
- Fort Worth Independent School District ARRA page
Below is a summary of the City's ARRA programs:
Bid Opportunities
To bid on Recovery Program projects or other city projects, visit the Purchasing page.
About ARRA
On Feb. 17, 2009, President Obama signed the ARRA into law, opening up funds for investment in many programs, including infrastructure, public safety, housing, energy conservation and education.
| Award Amount | Cumulative Reported Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2009 | 12/31/2009 | 3/31/2010 | ||
| Totals | $46,973,741.00 | $42,701.98 | $227,466.85 | $2,248,540.13 |
| Alternative Fueled Vehicle Program Provides funding to install needed controls for dispensing 85% ethanol fuel to 285 city vehicles. Equipment Services Department |
$35,147.00 | NA | NA | $0.00 |
| Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-R) Funds provide for infrastructure in low to moderate income areas. Download Substantial Amendment Materials and Activity Data Phase 1 Street Projects Housing and Economic Development Department |
$1,769,412.00 | $0.00 | $1,427.21 | $2,197.14 |
| Community Services Block Grant - R Funds employment-related services such as job training; provides supports for individuals pursuing such training including housing-related assistance, and educational expenses directly related to employment. Learn more. Parks and Community Services Department |
$2,214,992.00 | $2,615.98 | $146,878.79 | $1,006,439.51 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (State) Funds equipment to enhance Police Department technology in geographical profiling, sex offender registration and auto theft investigations. Police Department |
$168,338.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Federal) City of Fort Worth administers this grant for 22 Tarrant County governmental entities. The City's portion is $1,723,086, and funds the purchase of equipment such as hand-held ticket writing equipment. Police Department |
$4,140,165.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $23,325.97 |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Implements strategies to reduce fossil fuel emissions and reduce energy use in transportation, building design, and other appropriate sectors. Transportation and Public Works, Environmental Management, Planning & Development and Water Department |
$6,738,300.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14,114.82 |
| Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program Provides funding for housing expenses to persons who are homeless or would be homeless if not for this assistance. Download Substantial Amendment Materials and Activity Data Housing and Economic Development Department |
$2,746,929.00 | $0.00 | $2,692.72 | $320,302.55 |
| Safe Drinking Water - Green Infrastructure State Revolving Loan Provides a no interest loan to fund construction of a distribution line for delivery of reclaimed water processed by the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Water Department |
$16,265,000.00 | NA | $0.00 | $693,708.25 |
| Weatherization Assistance Program Grant Funds weatherization-related improvements for owner-occupied homes in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Eligibility requirements include household income at or below 200% of federal poverty. Housing and Economic Development Department |
$12,895,458.00 | NA | $36,890.13 | $148,183.89 |
| Grant Application Submitted - Approval decision pending | Amount Requested |
|---|---|
| Violence Against Women Act Grant Funds planning process for a county-side Family Advocacy Center to provide comprehensive service to women who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault |
$60,510.00 |