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Fostering Unique Neighborhoods (F.U.N.) Grant

The F.U.N. Grant helps HOAs, POAs, and recognized community groups bring new life to neighborhoods and commercial areas through beautification, placemaking, and mobility projects. These efforts enhance quality of life, celebrate local character, and support economic growth by creating spaces that attract and retain residents and workers.

Formerly known as the SL4B Joint Capital Improvement Project (JCIP) Program.

Program Goals

  • Beautify Sugar Land's Neighborhoods and Areas of Commerce with lasting improvements like murals, mosaics, public art, modern signage, and wayfinding that enhance the look and feel of places like Sugar Land Business Park and office areas.
  • Promote Economic Development by creating quality places that help attract and keep top talent and businesses in Sugar Land.
  • Develop Public Spaces with amenities like parklets and pocket parks that everyone can enjoy.
  • Create Inviting Outdoor Spaces by adding mini parks and green spaces that bring people together.
  • Preserve and Celebrate the Distinct Character of Sugar Land’s single-family neighborhoods through thoughtful design and improvements.
  • Innovate with Transformative Public Projects that bring new and creative ideas to life in ways the City hasn’t seen before.

Grant Details

  • Reimbursement grants available up to $75,000
  • Covers up to 50% of eligible project costs
  • Projects must be approved and receive a notice to proceed before starting
  • Total funding available for FY26: $300,000

Review Program Policy

How to Apply

  • Applications open: October 1, 2025
  • Deadline: November 30, 2025
  • Apply online via Jotform (preferred), or email a completed PDF to JCIP@sugarlandtx.gov

Apply Here

Project Examples

Friends of Old Sugar Land
The Hill Neighborhood Banners
One of Sugar Land’s oldest neighborhood unveiled 49 new light-pole banners featuring a beautifully designed neighborhood logo. The F.U.N. grant covered 50% of the project cost, with the rest made possible by generous community donations and in-kind support from local businesses.
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Sugar Creek HOA
Pedestrian Paths
Sugar Creek HOA brought more than 3,000 feet of new pedestrian trails to the medians in their neighborhood. This project, completed in two phases, created about one mile of new pathways to be enjoyed by residents, beautifying and enhancing their neighborhood.
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New Territory HOA
Teenager Playground
Playgrounds are not just for little kids! With support from the F.U.N. Grant, New Territory HOA installed a brand-new playground designed specifically for teens ages 13 and up—giving older kids a space of their own to stay active, connect with friends, and enjoy the outdoors close to home.
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Sugar Creek POA
New Monument Signage
The Sugar Creek Property Owners Association (POA) replaced its existing 40-year-old monument signage, in 2023, in the Sugar Creek Center office park, bringing a new and modern look to the area.
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