Applying for Community Preservation Funding

To assist the Upton Community Preservation Committee (CPC) in reviewing requests for Community Preservation Act funds, please answer the questions below on a separate paper and attach any documentation you think might be helpful.  Based on the information provided in this form, the applicant’s presentation and citizen input gathered at a public hearing, the CPC will develop its recommendations to be presented to the Upton Town Meeting.  Do not hesitate to contact any member of the CPC if you have any questions regarding the information requested.  Be advised that CPA funds cannot be used for the maintenance and upkeep of real and personal property, nor can they be used to replace existing operating funds. You should carefully review the Community Preservation Act to ensure your project meets the essential criteria.  See the link below to the CPA  (MGL 44B).

1. Download the Application Cover Sheet below, fill it out, and put this at the beginning of the application package.

2. In a comprehensive statement, please describe your request and how the funds will be applied to promote open space (passive and recreational), historical preservation and/or Community Housing and benefit the Upton community.

3. Provide a short and long-term plan for the successful completion of the project.  Will approval of this request complete the project or will an additional request of CPA funds or a direct request for future funds from Town Meeting be required?

4. Provide a detailed budget for the project, providing price quotes and/or cost estimates as appropriate.

5. Document the need for your project.

6. State which individuals, departments or committees within the Town of Upton will be responsible for managing the project and ensuring it meets the requirements of the Community Preservation Act and the commitments made in the application.

7. If your entire request cannot be funded initially, please provide a priority list for the various elements of your request.

8. Identify what other funding sources you are seeking for this project.

9. State which of the General Criteria for funding your proposal satisfies.

If you have any questions about eligibility or about the CPA funding process, please contact any member of the Community Preservation Committee. The Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center at Nipmuc High School.

Send applications to:          Upton CPC, P.O. Box 298, Upton, MA 01568