The Concord Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2019-2020 Community Preservation Act funding cycle. Recommendations for funding will be made by the CPC at the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in April 2020. Applications are available on the Town’s website at https://concordma.gov/1054/2020-Funding-Application-Materials and can also be picked up in the Planning Division offices at 141 Keyes Road. A timeline for the Application process and further information on additional materials to submit for review are also available in both locations. This year’s deadline for applications is Friday, September 20, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
As part of the funding application review process, the CPC will hold two public informational sessions. The first informational session was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Town House, 22 Monument Square. The second informational session will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at 141 Keyes Road, second floor meeting room, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Committee strongly recommends that any individuals or groups interested in submitting an application attend the final informational session.
The September 3rd CPA informational session is an important opportunity for prospective applicants to gather helpful information on the program and application process, learn about the CPC’s procedures and expectations regarding applications, and gain feedback from the CPC on their potential project. The CPC looks forward to working with Town committees, Town officials, and private groups who wish to help preserve Concord with projects in the areas of community housing, historic preservation, open space or recreation. If you have any questions please contact Heather Gill in the Planning Division at 978-318-3290 or by email at hgill@concordma.gov.