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Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding Requests

Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding Requests

Please see the link here to look at our full guidance for Community Project Funding.

*Submissions for FY24 projects are now closed.*

#1

  • Proposed Recipient: Fort Worth Housing Solutions 
  • Recipient Address: 1407 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
  • Amount Requested: $5,000,000
  • Explanation of Request: This request is for funding in the amount of $5 million to support the construction of critically needed public improvements and site work for Hughes House II, a new construction 237-unit mixed-income apartment community to be constructed on a portion of the former Cavile Place public housing site. The new community will include new streets, sidewalks, pedestrian street lighting, trees, water and sewer line upgrades, and a new storm water management system necessary to support and sustain the development’s long-term viability. These specific improvements are the subject of this request and are compliant with the requirements of the Community Development Fund- Economic Development Initiative (EDI) projects. The site is located in the Stop Six community of Fort Worth and in a Qualified Census Tract. Hughes House II will be the fourth of six phases of new mixed-income housing that will be constructed as part of the 990-unit, $350 million HUD Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Transformation Plan, in Fort Worth’s historic Stop Six neighborhood. Generous support provided through the FY2024 Community Project Funding Economic Development Initiative will help to close the project’s financing gap that has been caused by the significant escalation in construction and financing costs since the project’s inception. Hughes House II is scheduled to close its financing and start construction in Winter 2025 with a 24-month construction schedule. The planned development complies with City of Fort Worth zoning requirements and the City is poised to issue the necessary building permits. No other entitlements or City approvals are required to commence construction. Further, the Environmental Review for the entire Cavile development site was completed by the City of Fort Worth as the responsible entity in January 2022.

#2

  • Proposed Recipient: YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
  • Recipient Address: 512 Lamar Street Fort Worth, TX 76102
  • Amount Requested: $3,500,000
  • Explanation of Request: Create an inviting, community friendly Community Impact Resource Center facility that serves ALL people in East Fort Worth with a special focus on serving children 6 weeks through 18 years of age. This is an opportunity to create a vision around food insecurity, leadership development, youth services, workforce development. 
  • To accomplish this, a continuation of the renovation of the Eastside YMCA will consist of a 7,000 sq. ft. Community and Activity Center that will be used for a variety of programs and events i.e., Family engagement activities, Community gatherings, Concerts & dances, Back to School Fairs, Polling place, Health & Immunization Fair Seasonal activities like Boo Bash, Cookies with Santa, etc. and Community crisis management (blood drives, warming shelter, food distribution, etc.), Youth , Teen, and Adult sports and activities,  In addition to the Community and Activity Center, the Eastside YMCA sports field which totals 15,000 sq.ft., will be repaired and upgraded with new lighting, sport field equipment, and new turf grass. The project is aligned with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Vision 2025 plan and will be completed within the allotted timeframe. 

#3

  • Proposed Recipient: Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation
  • Recipient Address: 633 W. Davis St., #227, Dallas TX 75208
  • Amount Requested: $7,000,000
  • Explanation of Request: This project will provide a catalyst for economic growth in an economically disadvantaged area, provide needed greenspace, and reconnect communities divided by the construction of a major interstate in the 1950s. This project will create a beautiful and sorely needed park in an area of Dallas that lacks sufficient greenspace. In addition, by adopting and implementing an equitable development plan, the Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation, which is building and will manage this park, is working to ensure that the benefits provided will lead to equitable and inclusive growth for the entire community. The Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that the design of the park and the programming it provides are inclusive and representative of the many cultures and needs represented in Oak Cliff. In addition, the Foundation continues to push for solutions on the city, state, and private level to ensure that current residents can partake in and benefit from the economic growth that we are confident will occur.

#4

  • Proposed Recipient: Trinity Park Conservancy
  • Recipient Address: 601 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, Texas
  • Amount Requested: $5,000,000
  • Explanation of Request: The Trinity River geographically divides the city of Dallas. One side of the river holds the city’s central business district, medical district, arts district, design district and convention center; the west side is home to multi-generational households with higher rates of poverty and chronic disease with lower rates of high school graduation and shorter lifespans than their counterparts just a mile over the river. Through transformational infrastructure re-use, the Trinity River can be transformed from a line of division within the city into the natural gathering place for Dallas.  As one component of a 250-acre masterplan, the West Dallas Multi-Modal Bridge will more easily connect community neighborhoods to centers of opportunity and resources across the river and to many of Dallas’ urban corridors.  The construction of the Multi-Modal Bridge over the bustling Beckley Avenue will create a seamless experience for resident commuters to connect via existing trails and roadways to established centers of opportunity.  The Bridge is a crucial component a larger urban plan which is projected to generate $6B in economic impact. The project is shovel-ready within 12-months, has successfully raised matching funds, and can be completed within the identified project period.  

#5

  • Proposed Recipient: City of Dallas, Texas
  • Recipient Address: 1500 Marilla, Dallas, TX 75201
  • Amount Requested: $2,500,000
  • Explanation of Request: The West Dallas Multi-purpose Center (WDMC) has a long history of caring for the residents of West Dallas through community partnerships and services provided directly on site, including Senior Services, the West Dallas Community Court, and food distribution and SNAP assistance.  However, as the population of West Dallas has grown, the WDMC has not grown to meet the shifting needs of the neighborhood, and the facility is outdated. The West Dallas Multipurpose Center Enhancement Project will provide additional square footage or building on campus to establish a permanent WIC clinic, a reconfiguration of the south wing of facility to increase and improve workspace for enhanced service delivery, and a construction of a connection between the West Dallas Branch Library and WDMC by replacing parking lot space with green space and walkways, establishing a public plaza between the buildings. Removed parking will be moved to the perimeter of the campus.

#6

  • Proposed Recipient: City of Irving, Texas
  • Recipient Address: 825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
  • Amount Requested: $8,500,000
  • Explanation of Request: This project will upgrade the heavily used, 4-5’ wide +/- 1 mile sidewalk system to 8-10’ wide.  It will also provide pedestrian lighting of the trail for safety and install a needed restroom facility.  The project will also offer seating and increase picnic opportunities and provide for a new irrigation system.  It would also deliver ADA access throughout the park and include a crossing of the existing waterway system, renovate the playground, and add additional shade trees.

#7

  • Proposed Recipient: City of Grand Prairie, Texas
  • Recipient Address: 300 W. Main St., Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
  • Amount Requested: $1,750,000
  • Explanation of Request: In 2020, the City of Grand Prairie Council engaged consultants and city staff to conduct a detailed urban design analysis of Pioneer Parkway and its existing infrastructure and cultural uses.  Garnering public input, a plan was drafted that proposes several infrastructure and urban design improvements for the Pioneer Parkway corridor.  The plan, known as the Pioneer Parkway “International Corridor” Urban Design Plan, was adopted by City Council in August 2021.  The project will provide infrastructure and streetscape improvements to enhance the current cultural identity of the corridor.  The improvements will help further emphasize the identity of the corridor and build upon the existing business diversity and new reinvestment in the area.  There have been significant investments already made by existing business owners and the area continues to attract additional businesses, from your major franchises to your mom-and-pop businesses.  When complete, the project will create a corridor identity and improve corridor access and amenities.

#8

  • Proposed Recipient: City of Forest Hill, Texas
  • Recipient Address: 3219 E. California Parkway, Forest Hill, Texas  76119
  • Amount Requested: $2,000,000
  • Explanation of Request: This project will utilize and update the current Forest Hill Senior Center to add space for youth activities. This project includes remodeling the building, adding an outdoor basketball court, soccer field and playground equipment, as well as adding a walkway and staircase to the property to connect the parking lot with our public library next door.  This will provide us the ability to add programs to the daily schedules utilizing library staff and resources.

#9

  • Proposed Recipient: Metrocrest Services
  • Recipient Address: 13801 Hutton Drive, Suite 150, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Amount Requested: $1,750,000
  • Explanation of Request: This project will improve access to essential social services for residents of Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch and a portion of Dallas in Denton County through the construction of a new facility for Metrocrest Services.  As the only agency providing a comprehensive approach to social services in northwest Dallas County, Metrocrest Services is uniquely positioned to provide the tools and resources for individuals, families, and seniors to respond to crisis, get out of poverty, and stabilize.  However, the current facility in Farmers Branch can no longer support the needs of clients and the growing needs of the surrounding Metrocrest community.  It offers inadequate space for a growing staff and expanded programs to meet the increased levels of need both now and into the future, and offsite food storage is inefficient and costly with constant movement of product to keep up with the demand for food pantry offerings.  The new location, at the intersection of Josey Lane and Belt Line Road in Carrollton in a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Qualified Census Tract, will greatly improve Metrocrest Services’ accessibility, capacity, and ability to serve those seeking assistance by consolidating operations in close proximity to the established need.  The new, approximately 48,000 square-foot facility will become the epicenter of Metrocrest Services’ daily operations and include: expanded case management services, a Center for Employment and Continued Education, an expanded Food Pantry with a new Volunteer Center, and collaborative space for complementary services.  A Training Kitchen and Teaching Garden will be available for community engagement, events, and for special programming.  This increase in capacity will afford Metrocrest multiple opportunities to expand current programs and introduce new services in one central location.  Construction began in February 2022 and is expected to be completed in summer 2023.  The architecture firm Gensler and general contractor Talley Riggins have been retained to oversee the project design and construction.

#10

  • Proposed Recipient: Renaissance Heights Foundation
  • Recipient Address: 2701 Moresby Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76105
  • Amount Requested: $3,700,000
  • Explanation of Request: The history of Renaissance Heights is rooted in the Mason Heights area, which functioned as an orphanage for nearly 100 years before it was sold in 2005. Today, the area is home to an emerging 200-acre master-planned, mixed-use development that provides exciting new opportunities. As a Community Quarterback organization in southeast Fort Worth, Renaissance Heights Foundation is committed to building a stronger, healthier, and more equitable community in the area. A park in Renaissance Heights will offer a safe and enjoyable space for the 606 families to come together, unwind, and have fun. It will be a central location for community events – promoting socialization, community involvement, and health & wellness. Core components will include walk/bike trail construction, playground equipment purchases, electrical installation and storm drainage improvements. The City of Fort Worth is allocating $1 million in CDBG funds to the soft costs of Happy Park such as master planning and permitting/platting fees. This project is located in Southeast Fort Worth – home to Texas’ lowest life expectancy where fresh produce is minimal and recreational spaces are fleeting. Through the development of Happy Park, the Renaissance Heights Foundation aims to create a gathering place that will improve the quality of life of the residents and promote a sense of belonging in the community. 

#11

  • Proposed Recipient: Taste Project 
  • Recipient Address: $3,000,000
  • Amount Requested: 1200 South Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • Explanation of Request: This request for funding is to acquire real property to provide a clear economic benefit as a workforce training center and meet a compelling local food insecurity need within the qualified census tract, 1235, in zip code 76104, and neighboring communities. Taste Project will acquire property for the culinary job training program and pay-what-you-can restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas. The anticipated location is to acquire 1200 S. Main St., Fort Worth, Texas, or a similar nearby property within the zip code or as close as possible to bordering zip codes. This property will provide programs to over 25,000 community members annually. This project aims to address specific identified needs, including the 25% of households in Tarrant County living below a living wage, the food insecurity rate of 13.1% in Tarrant County, and the average unemployment rate of 3.62% (45,714 persons) in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division.

#12

  • Proposed Recipient: Southside Community Garden
  • Recipient Address: PO Box 8852, Fort Worth, Texas, 76124
  • Amount Requested: $3,000,000
  • Explanation of Request: The requested funds will be used for the purchase of real property and renovation of office space, renovation of the apartments to be used as affordable housing for community participants, adding a greenhouse and raised garden beds, installing an aquaponics system and a Red Wriggler worm farm, and developing a composting system.

#13

  • Proposed Recipient: Trinity Metro 
  • Recipient Address: 801 Grove Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
  • Amount Requested: $300,000
  • Explanation of Request: The Trinity Metro Mobility Hub Southern Terminus will serve as a critical resource for transit riders seeking to access the High-Intensity Bus System connecting southeast Fort Worth to major employment centers in the Alliance Corridor. The centrally located facility will feature convenient, accessible, comfortable, and safe station shelters to board and alight from this reliable and efficient transit service. It will include parking in a well-lighted and secure environment.

#14

  • Proposed Recipient: Tarrant Regional Water District
  • Recipient Address: 800 E. Northside Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102
  • Amount Requested: $20,000,000
  • Explanation of Request: This project will provide critical flood protection to many areas in the City of Fort Worth by improving the current flood protection system constructed in the 1960s.  This project modifies the current system by adding a bypass channel, three isolation gates, a lower water dam, and valley storage mitigation sites to provide flood risk management functions along the Clear Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River.

#15

  • Proposed Recipient: City of Dallas, Texas
  • Recipient Address: 1500 Marilla, Dallas, TX 75201
  • Amount Requested: $3,000,000
  • Explanation of Request: The City of Dallas is requesting funding to create a Resilience Hubs in southern Dallas at the Kiest Recreation Center. As Dallas has seen increased extreme weather in recent years, it has led to concerns about the Texas electrical grid’s ability to provide power for the duration of an extreme event.

Link to financial disclosure for Member-Designated Projects.