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Board told Mantis Foundation grant has reached final scheduled deposit; renewal unclear
Summary
The director said the five‑year Mantis Foundation grant made its last scheduled deposit after April 1 and that the foundation has not committed to an extension; board members said they need clarity for planning.
The board discussed the status of a five‑year grant from the Mantis Foundation. The director reported the last scheduled deposit (reported as $100,000) arrived after April 1 and that requests for a renewal or extension have not been confirmed.
Asked whether the foundation would extend the grant, the director said the foundation’s response so far had been noncommittal and quoted their reply as, "don't call us. We'll call you." Members said they need a clearer timeline to plan budgets and operations and asked staff to follow up while noting the current year may be the last under the existing grant schedule.
No decision was made at the meeting regarding alternative funding sources; the board flagged grant renewal timing as a planning priority.
