TARRANT COUNTY OPENS COMMUNITY OUTREACH FUND RFP TO SUPPORT RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE

 

TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS—Tarrant County announces the release of its Community Outreach Fund Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract qualified community partners to deliver rental assistance and utility assistance to eligible residents. The County anticipates awarding up to $2,300,000 in local funds for a one-year term, with the option for up to two one-year extensions.

Proposal Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3 p.m. CDT. Late submissions will not be accepted. 

What the County is Seeking

Tarrant County invites proposals from nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and other qualified community partners to administer:

  • A rental assistance program, or
  • A utility assistance program, or
  • Both programs

Organizations interested in applying please submit one jump drive containing all proposal files to: 

Tarrant County Budget & Risk Management 
Attn: Ms. Rand Otten 
100 E. Weatherford St., Ste. 401, Fort Worth, TX 76196
Office hours: 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

Applicable Dates: 

  • September 12, 2025 (3 p.m. CDT) — RFP deadline
  • September 26, 2025 — Review/scoring finalized
  • October 14, 2025 — Consideration of partner contract(s) by Commissioners Court

For more information contact:
Rand Otten 
Tarrant County Budget & Risk Management 
rbotten@tarrantcountytx.gov 



News release date: August 26, 2025