How about an update? Right? Well alrighty then.
Last we posted, we were sitting on pins and needles waiting on the status of two big grants. Well, now, we got ourselves the contract for the HUD CDBG program (our award is $5000), we hastily called a Board Meeting to authorize us to sign the contract, and submitted it back to the City. So THAT’s done, and we’re just waiting for the final notice.
We did hear back on the MassDEP grant, and it’s kind of a good news/bad news thing. They were very encouraging, but couldn’t back us this year, mostly due to the fact we didn’t have a space locked in. From the inside story we got, it was killin’ them to have to deny us, and they emphatically encouraged us to apply next year. You bet we will! That was a hefty $73k grant that would be directly pointed at our recycling/upcycling efforts.
We’re getting down to the wire with the MassDevelopment grant ($56k) contract, and have made a ton of progress. We got our inventory of equipment together along with valuations ($28K!!!). We’re in negotiations with a building, and it’s kind of a “one step at a time” deal, but we’re right on target for the deadline. When we confirm THAT little step, you can bet we’re going to start planning the party… and imagine, we might even have a place to have a party!
In the meantime, don’t forget about our Workshop Gift Certificate deal for your Makers on your list! Check out the details here: CyberCertificates at The Brickyard
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