Apply for CPA Funding

THE FY 2025 CPA FUNDING APPLICATION CYCLE IS CLOSED

Project Eligibility Forms are accepted on a rolling basis.

Before applying for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds, please read the entire CPA application package, which includes the: 

• CPA 5-Year Plan
• CPC Application Manual
• Application Evaluation Matrix

If you have received notification of eligibility or have a phased project and are permitted to submit an off-cycle application, you may complete and submit the CPA Funding Application. Before preparing your CPA Funding Application, thoroughly review the Submission Requirements Checklist to gather the required attachments applicable to your project and all the information requested on the application form. Plan accordingly to ensure you meet the October 18, 2024, application deadline. No applications will be accepted after that date.

If your project involves municipal property, state procurement laws apply. Please review technical assistance information, Do the State's Procurement Laws Apply to CPA Projects? 

Before submittal of your application, please review it for completeness. Use the Submission Requirements Checklist to make certain all required materials are included with your application form. Seek guidance from the Community Preservation Coordinator if you are unsure about whether an attachment is required. Incomplete applications may be delayed or denied funding.

Please contact Lanae Handy, Community Preservation Coordinator at lhandy@watertown-ma.gov with questions or for assistance.

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