Because of the complexities of the CPA law, the committee requires all project applicants to begin the application process by submitting a one-page Project Eligibility Determination Form. No funding application will be accepted unless the Project Eligibility Determination Form has been submitted and approved.

Applicants should refer to the Community Preservation Plan Appendix C, Community Preservation Fund Allowable Use Table when filling out the Project Eligibility Determination Form. This information comes from the Department of Revenue and contains the most up-to-date information on both the definitions of the four CPA program areas (Open Space, Historical Preservation, Community Housing, and Recreation), and the allowed uses of CPA funds in the four areas.

Project Eligibility Determination Forms must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the quarterly application deadlines. Application deadlines for 2008 are as follows:

· February 1, 2008
· May 1, 2008
· August 1, 2008
· November 1, 2008

Please submit only one paper copy and mail to:

Community Preservation Committee
c/o Office of Planning and Development
Room 11, City Hall
City of Northampton
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060