The FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator is designed for neighborhood association leaders who want to take their efforts to the next level! FORT-ify participants will take part in monthly in-person workshops, work with city staff to develop a Quick Action Plan (QAP), and complete hands-on activities between workshop sessions to put what they’re learning into practice in their neighborhoods.
By 1) building their knowledge key areas, 2) obtaining access to coaching from City staff, and 3) strengthening their neighborhood’s legal and financial infrastructure, participants enrolled in FORT-ify accelerate the progress of their neighborhoods.
The key areas of focus we cover in the FORT-ify activities and workshops include:
- Community Listening & Asset Based Approaches
- Governance and Succession
- Civic Engagement
- Fundraising & Grant Writing
! Applications for our 2026 Cohort will open in November of 2025.
Apply for the 2026 cohort today!
Use the links below to submit your application. Deadline: January 30, 2026
Visit the websites of our program alumni to learn more about their neighborhoods and check out their branding!
- East Central Neighborhood Association: www.eastcentralfw.com
- Fairfield Terrace/ Belmont Neighborhood Association: www.fairfieldterracebelmont.com
- Harvester Neighborhood Association: www.harvesterfw.com
- Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood Association: www.mountvernonparkfw.com
Listening Tour Results:
- East Central Neighborhood: EC Listening Results
- Fairfield Terrace Belmont Neighborhood: FTB Listening Results
- Harvester Neighborhood: Harvester Listening Results
- Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood: MVP Listening Results
Program & Alumni Honors
Program Photos
For more photos, visit our Flickr page here.
