The Forney Economic Development Corporation (EDC) provides annual funding to Community Support organizations that provide activities, programs, and services to the residents of Forney through Hotel, Occupancy and Tax (HOT) funds. Organizations that can be reasonably categorized under the heading of community support and attract visitors to the City are eligible for funding, which is identified by the City Council through the annual budget process.
In conjunction with the funding, the City of Forney also provides informational services to the funded organizations through a variety of media including the website, social media, monthly newsletters, and quarterly utility bill bulletins. For more information on the City of Forney EDC HOT Fund's application process to fund community support organizations, please contact the EDC at 972.564.7377. A number of service organizations are listed below: