Unlike several other Texas cities, the City of Dallas does not have a department whose primary responsibility is to support neighborhood associations and other civic groups.

However, in the past, the Dallas Planning and Development Department hosted “Neighborhood Capacity Building Workshops.” However, it is unclear whether these workshops are ongoing.

Additionally, the City of Dallas Code Compliance Department offers a Community Hand Tool Program. Via this program, neighborhood associations that are sponsoring a weekend clean-up event may check-out equipment including lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedgers, pole saws, rakes, brooms and shovels.

City of Garland – The Neighborhood Vitality Department hosts numerous events, including an HOA Legal Clinic and a Neighborhood Summit. The City also provides a Block Party Trailer free of charge to registered neighborhood associations. The trailer includes traffic cones, canopy tents, folding chairs, water coolers, picnic tables, and various games. According to the City of Garland website, Neighborhood associations may also apply once a year to receive up to $500 in small grants to host events that “strengthen connections among neighbors, celebrate successes, promote the benefits of collective action, create a forum for active problem solving, or obtain input from neighbors.”

City of Waco – The Neighborhood Engagement Department publishes a handbook that contains samples of useful planning and organizational documents including bylaws, neighborhood surveys, sign-in sheets and more. The City also provides grants to neighborhood associations for printing, mailing and signage expenses and waives special event fees for one event per year.

City of Carrollton – The Neighborhood Partnerships Office provides volunteer mentors for neighborhood associations as well as grants for sign toppers and other neighborhood improvement projects. They also publish an “Involved Neighbor Handbook” and host an annual Citizens’ Evening.