One other idea. Could you try a few last ones with what we have been giving you with feedback, and then throw in some with and without an idea for a graphic.
The idea is that have the logo that you have been working on in 159 and 160 with various color fonts and backgrounds and the progressing dot, put "GRANTS" under it, and then have a graphic up and to the right that is blueprints or designs or gears that has the essence of our project based community efforts with building things, construction, organizing, designing, planning, etc.
Something in line with this--with the rich color and contrast to your logo. but I believe this image is copyrighted
http://files.myopera.com/AOTEAROAnz/albums/553232/gears-blueprint.jpgPossibly having the small underneath "GRANTS" in a bold red and the graphic in a rich blue up to the right.