Recreational planning grant pursuit
Town of MachiasMaine- Detected
- Aug 26, 2026
- 71 days ago
- Sector
- Parks & Recreation
- Est. value
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From the meeting
On August 26, 2026 Sarah Dedmon said the town had a $5,000 Grow Smart Grant and also a recreational planning grant opportunity that could lead to a 7-figure implementation grant. The minutes frame this as a grant-led planning effort, not a purchase yet. The commercial signal is early-stage planning that could turn into a larger funded project if the grant is secured.
The next step is grant pursuit and plan development.
- Meeting date
- August 26, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Machias
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