FY27 City of Medford - Community Preservation Act Grant Application

FY27 City of Medford - Community Preservation Act Grant Application

Please do not proceed with this application until you have submitted an Eligibility Determination Form and received confirmation that your project is eligible for CPA funding. Regular funding round applications will be accepted from June 15 - September 4, 2026; off-cycle applications may be eligible for consideration under special circumstances. Reach out to Theresa Dupont at tdupont@medford-ma.gov or (781) 393-2480 to inquire.
Project Introduction

Please provide basic project information
Project Name
Project Location (Address)
Total CPA Funding Request ($)
Please select the CPA Program Area that your project is eligible for.
Project Summary
Provide a high-level summary of the project.
Applicant Information
Primary Applicant Name
Organization Name (if applicable)
Enter N/A if the applicant is an individual
Co-Applicant Name (if applicable)
Project Site Owner
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Primary Applicant Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Primary Applicant Email Address
example@example.com
Project Narrative

Please provide detailed information on the project
Describe the project in detail; include the project location and property involved.
Why is this project needed?
How does this project benefit the public? What population(s) will it serve? Has there been a public process, capital improvement plan, or site evaluation to document the needs or goals for this project? Mention any community support for the project.
Project Scope and Budget
Total Project Cost
Total cost to complete the project, including all non-CPA funds
CPA Funding Request as percentage of total project cost
Response must be as a percentage. Example: if your total project cost is $100,000 and you are seeking $40,000 in CPA funding, you would enter 40% above
Anticipated Project Start Date

MonthDayYear
Provide a detailed outline of the tasks that will be carried out as part of this project.
Will the project require a phased approach, spanning multiple years? If so, please describe.
Please enter N/A, if this is not applicable to your project's timeline.
Describe all successful and unsuccessful attempts to secure funding and/or in-kind contributions, donations, or volunteer labor for the project.
Describe any cost-saving measures to be implemented.
If funding is not available to cover the full project cost, can this project be phased or reduced in scale?
Project Management
Describe the applicant.
Are they public, private non-profit, private for-profit, an individual, a partnership, or another type of entity? What is their history and background? Provide any additional relevant information.
Identify and describe the roles of all known participants, including the Project Manager.
If the project involves co-applicants, describe the process of coordination between all parties involved in planning for the project application, as well as how the organizations will work together to carry out the project. Indicate who will have responsibility for managing the finances and overseeing completion of the project scope, as well as who will have responsibility for maintaining the asset after the conclusion of CPA funding.
Please enter "N/A" if there are no co-applicants for this project.
Project Feasibility
Physical improvements may be required to become ADA-compliant. If applicable, will you have an architect or similar professional on the project, to ensure compliance with ADA/MAAB regulations? Please explain.
Projects not involving physical improvements, please enter "N/A".
Historic Preservation projects will be required to follow US Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation. If applicable, will you have a qualified historic preservation professional to ensure compliance? Please explain.
Non-Historic Preservation projects, please enter "N/A".
Feasibility Checklist

Physical improvements may require permits and approvals from other City departments and/or entities. Please consult with the Building and Engineering departments, or other applicable departments, to identify any environmental or regulatory conditions that may apply to this project. Select any permits below that will likely be required to complete the proposed project. The CPC is providing the below information as a courtesy and does not present a comprehensive list of required permitting and/or approvals.
Building Department
Check off any known approvals/permitting required by the Medford Building Department
Engineering Department
Check off any known approvals/permitting required by the Engineering Department. This includes any street work, stormwater management plans, curb cuts, utility connections.
Fire Department
Board of Health
Environmental Assessments
Additional Required Attachments

ALL applicants must include a complete copy of the CPA Project Budget Summary Form, available for download by clicking HERE. City government organizations or departments applying for funding must also submit a City Authorization Form, signed by the Mayor. The City Authorization Form is available for download by clicking HERE.
CPA Project Budget Summary Form

The form can be downloaded by visiting https://www.medfordma.org/boards-commissions/community-preservation-committee
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City Departments, Municipal Organizations, or any Applicant for projects taking place on publicly-owned property must submit a City Authorization Form, signed by the Mayor. Applications will not be considered without this form.

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Please submit any additional supporting documents, if and where relevant. Additional documents may include photographs, letters of support, existing conditions assessments, inspection reports, renderings or design plans, historic significance supporting documents, and any other information useful for the Committee while considering the project:

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FY27 City of Medford - Community Preservation Act Grant Application

Project Introduction

Applicant Information

Project Narrative

Project Scope and Budget

Project Management

Project Feasibility

Feasibility Checklist

Additional Required Attachments