Community Preservation Act Expertise for Municipalities and Project Sponsors

Community Preservation Partners supports Massachusetts communities and CPA project applicants through every stage of the Community Preservation Act process, from program administration to successful and compliant project funding.

Municipal CPA Support • Applicant Consulting • Grant Management

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Why We Exist

The Community Preservation Act provides powerful tools to support historic preservation, open space, recreation, and affordable housing. However, municipalities and project sponsors often face limited staff capacity, complex requirements, and evolving local priorities.

Community Preservation Partners helps make CPA programs and projects more manageable, more effective, and better aligned with community goals, whether you are administering a program or advancing a project.

Who We Work With

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Municipalities & Community Preservation Committees

We support cities and towns at every stage of CPA program administration, from adoption through long-term implementation.

Our work includes:

  • CPA program setup and administration support

  • Application cycle support and committee facilitation

  • Reporting, compliance, and documentation

  • Long-range planning and program evaluation

Services for municipalities
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CPA Project Sponsors & Applicants

We help third-party applicants turn strong community ideas into well-positioned, CPA-ready projects.

Our work includes:

  • Project eligibility and readiness assessments

  • CPA application development and refinement

  • Budget, timeline, and compliance guidance

  • Grant management and reporting support

Services for project sponsors

What Sets Us Apart

With 35+ years of combined experience in CPA policy, planning, and administration, including hands-on municipal work, we understand both sides of the process. Whether you’re administering a program or advancing a project, we bring:

✔ Practical, tested processes
✔ Tailored strategies for your community or proposal
✔ Compliance confidence and administrative ease
✔ Support from conception through close-out

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Real-World Impact

Over 200 Massachusetts communities have adopted the Community Preservation Act, empowering local preservation, housing, and recreation projects statewide.

Every community and every CPA project benefits when the program is easy to manage and applicants understand how to succeed.

How We Work

1. Start with a conversation

We learn about your goals, challenges, and timeline.

2. Develop a tailored approach

We recommend the right level of support for your program or project

3. Deliver results

Clear processes, strong applications, and compliant use of CPA funds

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Ready to Strengthen Your CPA Program or Project?

Whether you’re guiding a town or sponsoring a proposal, we’re here to make the CPA work for you.

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