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Sugar Land Seeks Public Input On Capital Improvement Projects

Eligible projects include those such as improvements to public parks, park facilities and public open spaces.

From The City of Sugar Land

SUGAR LAND, TX -- The Sugar Land 4B Corporation is seeking applications for its Joint Capital Improvement Grant Program available to community-based organizations.

Eligible projects include those such as improvements to public parks, park facilities and public open spaces and must meet the following requirements.
  • The project must be located within the city's corporate limits and on public property, an easement or enhance or protect public property.
  • The applicant must contribute at least 50 percent (and must provide proof of financial ability to share the cost).
  • The applicant cannot have started the project or expended funds on any component of the project for which it is seeking funding through the Joint CIP participation program.
  • The budget for the fiscal year 2019 program is $200,000, with a maximum of $75,000 awarded per project.

The Sugar Land 4B Corporation was approved by City Council and established as a non-profit corporation in February 1995 to promote, assist and enhance economic development activities and quality-of-life opportunities within the city of Sugar Land.

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Projects are funded by a portion of sales tax approved by voters for economic development purposes. By law, they may not be used for other purposes.

For more information and to apply, visit here.

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