About 30 seconds ago word came down that we have a customer approval on the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment Grant Program.
We can't be sure exactly when the calls started, how far down the list they are or even how long the list is. The important part is that folks are getting the good news.
Hopefully you'll get a similar call.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
More Contingency Calls, HDVEG Should Be Soon
Another customer reports being bumped from the contingency list of the most recent TERP round to being a full approval. Congratulations to those who find themselves in the same boat.
I'd be curious to see how many of those upgrades come from 2009 TERP grants being turned down and how many are from expired opportunities of previous rounds. Unforutnately, there is probably some money returning to the system from those who couldn't meet the hour requirements they submitted on their orignial TERP application.
As a side note, if you find yourself facing that problem get in touch with the state ASAP. From all reports I've gotten they do their best to work with you. In at least one case they extended the contract beyond the 7 years. They want this program to work.
As for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment Grant Program, they should be pretty close to starting notifications. The North Central Texas Council of Governments does their monthly review so all of the earliest applicants will learn their fate all at once.
I'd be curious to see how many of those upgrades come from 2009 TERP grants being turned down and how many are from expired opportunities of previous rounds. Unforutnately, there is probably some money returning to the system from those who couldn't meet the hour requirements they submitted on their orignial TERP application.
As a side note, if you find yourself facing that problem get in touch with the state ASAP. From all reports I've gotten they do their best to work with you. In at least one case they extended the contract beyond the 7 years. They want this program to work.
As for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment Grant Program, they should be pretty close to starting notifications. The North Central Texas Council of Governments does their monthly review so all of the earliest applicants will learn their fate all at once.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Contingency Calls Starting
If you got approved on a contingency basis on the most recent TERP grant round you may be getting a call soon - at least if you're one of the ones bumped up to receiving a grant.
A customer of ours notified us they had been on what amounts to the stand-by list and are now moving forward with the grant process after notification from the state.
Of course, not everybody will get this call, but for those who will the process has started.
Good luck.
A customer of ours notified us they had been on what amounts to the stand-by list and are now moving forward with the grant process after notification from the state.
Of course, not everybody will get this call, but for those who will the process has started.
Good luck.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
End of the Round Drawing Near
I don't think anybody following the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment Grant Program offered by the NCTCOG thought it would last through their final deadline of March 26, 2010. In fact, it appears to be close to wrapping up.
Their website can only update official numbers. Those pass final review once a month (last update 7-24-09) so don't put stock in the posted dollar amount representing the here and now.
I talked to their office Monday and while they didn't have an exact dollar amount on hand they did give me the ballpark figure of around $1 million left.
How long will that last?
It could extend the program another week. Or a single application could take every penny of that. We've helped customers get grants that large before. It's not impossible.
This Friday's 5pm deadline could likely be the last.
Their website can only update official numbers. Those pass final review once a month (last update 7-24-09) so don't put stock in the posted dollar amount representing the here and now.
I talked to their office Monday and while they didn't have an exact dollar amount on hand they did give me the ballpark figure of around $1 million left.
How long will that last?
It could extend the program another week. Or a single application could take every penny of that. We've helped customers get grants that large before. It's not impossible.
This Friday's 5pm deadline could likely be the last.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Important Link I Forgot To Include
In the last post I mentioned a new grant round very similar to TERP and didin't link to the NCTCOG's page for construction equipment filing.
Well, here you go.
We've already filed some and work is underway on a few more. I'm (obviously) looking forward to hearing back on those.
Well, here you go.
We've already filed some and work is underway on a few more. I'm (obviously) looking forward to hearing back on those.
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