HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
CPA projects must specifically address the following areas:
Acquisition and preservation of open space,
Creation and support of affordable housing,
Acquisition and preservation of historic buildings and landscapes,
Creation and support of recreational opportunities.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to bring in their project idea anytime throughout the year in order for the Committee to give guidance.
Please keep in mind there are legal limitations on what CPA funds can be used to support.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING PROJECTS
1) Each project should be located in the Town of North Andover.
2) Each project must be submitted on the Community Preservation Committee Project Submission Sheet.
3) Proposed projects should be completed by the end of FY10.
4) Requests must include the purpose & need for the item and must be documented with appropriate support.
5) Obtain quotes for project costs whenever possible. If not, cost estimates may be used provided the basis of the estimate is fully explained.
6) If request is part of a longer-term project, include the total project cost.
7) For Departments, Boards or Committees that have multiple project requests, prioritize projects.
8) Requests should be received by mid February to be considered for recommendation at the May Annual Town Meeting.
FUNDING ALLOCATION
Funds collected under the Community Preservation Act can only be invested in certain community preservation projects: open space, historic preservation, affordable housing, and land for recreational use. In addition, at least 10% of the funds received in any fiscal year must be allocated for each of the first three of those areas (open space, historic preservation, and affordable housing). The remaining 70% of each year's funds can be spent in any of the four areas as determined by North Andover (ultimately at Town Meeting).
Community Preservation Funds cannot be used for maintenance or used to supplant funds being used for existing community preservation purposes. In addition, up to 5% of annual Community Preservation revenues can be spent on administrative and operating expenses of the Community Preservation Committee.
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