Ready. Set. Engage! City debuts new option for resident involvement

Welcome to your new way to interact, influence and collaborate with the City of Fort Worth. After several months in the making, the engageFW Community Academy is activated … and ready to partner with residents for the next level in community engagement!

Curious how the City works and what it takes to make it tick? Maybe you’ve wondered how your voice can be heard? If you believe knowledge is power, then you’re in the right place for all these answers and more.

What is the Academy?

The engageFW Community Academy is a free initiative from the City’s Community Engagement Office that provides residents with a practical understanding of how the City of Fort Worth operates, how decisions are made, and how residents can meaningfully engage, influence and partner with local government to improve their communities.

Why participate?

The real question is: Why wouldn’t you participate? The Academy engages, educates and equips residents to help shape the future of Fort Worth. Participants also forge connections with other community members, strengthening the fabric of our city. It’s exciting, empowering and fun!

The Academy features five dynamic sessions and two field days with hands-on demonstrations, as well as opportunities to connect with City leadership and staff.

The first cohort begins in September and space is limited — apply today.

View the 2026 engageFW Community Academy schedule(PDF, 1MB).

Who can apply?

Must be a Fort Worth resident or business owner

Must be at least 18 years old

Must commit to attend at least six of the seven sessions

Applications open on Wednesday, June 24.

To learn more, contact the Community Engagement Office at 817-392-6201.

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