Emerging Partners address priorities that are determined by the Fort Worth Police Department as trends that the Department has specifically identified as needing to address through community partnerships. These identified priorities are: Police/Community Relations, Violent Crime Prevention, Foster Care, and Adjudicated Youth & Adults.
Development Grants ($5,000 - $50,000 for up to 24 months):
Provides funding to eligible agencies to support planning and strategic development that improves their agency. Agencies that receive Development Grants can be either an unregistered or 501(c)(3) entity that proposes to increase their capability in a strategic way. This grant may be used for creating a fundraising plan, developing a strategic plan, making service delivery more efficient, performing program evaluation, researching a crime problem, and/or covering one-time costs for program expansion.
Please note: Development Grants are NOT designed for direct programming. Unregistered entities are required to work with a fiscal sponsor agency.
Program Grants (No max for 36-months):
Provides funding to eligible agencies to deliver programming that improves the community. Agencies will provide their experience of success and a plan of action that uses proven methods to address crime. This grant may be used for direct program expenses including personnel, fringe benefits, program supplies, equipment, etc.
For additional resources visit: https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/CCPD