Services for CPA Project Applicants & Sponsors

Support for CPA Projects from Idea to Implementation

Applying for Community Preservation Act funding can be complex. Project sponsors are often navigating local priorities, detailed application requirements, and long-term compliance obligations, all while advancing meaningful community projects.

Community Preservation Partners works with CPA project sponsors to help transform strong ideas into well-positioned applications and to support successful, compliant implementation after funding is awarded.

Who We Work With

We support a wide range of CPA project sponsors, including:

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Historical commissions and preservation groups

  • Land trusts and conservation organizations

  • Recreation and open space advocates

  • Cultural and community-based organizations

Our role is to provide technical, administrative, and strategic support that aligns your project with local CPA goals and funding requirements.

Our Services

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  • Before you apply, we help determine whether your project is well suited for CPA funding and whether it is ready to move forward.

    Services may include:

    • CPA eligibility review by category

    • Alignment with local CPA plans, bylaws, and priorities

    • Review of past CPA awards and funding trends

    • Preliminary budget and timeline assessment

    • Identification of potential challenges or gaps

    Outcome:
    A clear understanding of your project’s readiness and next steps.

  • We help project sponsors prepare clear, complete, and competitive CPA applications that respond directly to local evaluation criteria.

    Services may include:

    • Application narrative development and refinement

    • Budget preparation and funding match coordination

    • Review against CPC scoring criteria

    • Assembly of supporting documentation

    • Submission readiness review

    We work collaboratively and transparently and do not influence funding decisions.

  • After funding is awarded, we support project sponsors in navigating CPA requirements and municipal processes.

    Services may include:

    • Review of CPA grant agreements and conditions

    • Project setup and compliance guidance

    • Coordination with municipal staff and reporting processes

    • Invoicing and reimbursement support

    • Schedule, scope, and documentation tracking

    Outcome:
    Reduced administrative burden and clear compliance throughout implementation.

  • We help ensure projects are closed out properly and positioned for long-term success.

    Services may include:

    • Final reporting and documentation support

    • Coordination related to deed restrictions or preservation requirements

    • Lessons-learned summaries for future phases

    • Preparation for subsequent CPA funding rounds

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How We Work

Our services are flexible and can be structured as:

  • Short-term advisory support

  • Application-specific consulting

  • Ongoing project or grant management

We tailor each engagement based on your project scope, timeline, and level of internal capacity.

Community Preservation Partners does not participate in funding decisions. Our work is focused on strengthening project quality, clarity, and compliance while respecting municipal review processes.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you are exploring CPA funding for the first time or managing an awarded project, we can help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

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