City Of Holyoke, Massachusetts Community Preservation Application Information

The applications period for CPA funding is currently closed. The first funding cycle for Fiscal Year 2019 is underway with 12 applications submitted on November 30, 2018. Interested applicants can apply for funding the following year, in FY 2020. (For further inquiries on CPA funding, contact Project Manager, Amy Landau at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

The City of Holyoke will award Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for the first time in spring of 2019 for the revenues received in fiscal year 2018 (FY18). Check this website often and also like our Facebook page to get reminders and updates.

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Step 1: Pre-Application Workshop

A public meeting will be held to explain the application process, eligibility requirements, and the goals/priorities and evaluation criteria that the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) will use in determining whether to recommend projects for funding.

Step 2: Determine Project Eligibility

The CPAC requires all applicants to submit a Project Eligibility Determination Form as the first step in the application process. The CPAC will review Project Eligibility Determination Forms and will inform applicants as to whether their proposed project is eligible for CPA funding.

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All proposed projects must be eligible for CPA funding according to the requirements set forth in the law before further consideration can be given.

Requirements for all projects:

  1. Consistency with the Community Preservation Plan, Open Space and Recreation Plan, and other planning documents related to community preservation that have undergone a public planning process;
  1. For projects on City property, an appropriate City department, Board, or Committee must be a co- applicant.
  1. Open space or historic resources must be permanently protected, such as with a conservation restriction or historic preservation restriction.
  1. Public access (if applicable to project);
  1. For projects related to housing development or rehabilitation, CPA funds can only be used to support the creation of units that are affordable to income-eligible households.
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