CPA Full Application

CPA Full Grant Application FY26
Project Information
Project Name:*
Off-cycle application
Project Location:
Please indicate the primary category that applies to this project:

Open Space/RecreationHistoric Preservation
If this project addresses multiple CPA program areas, please select all that apply:

Open Space / RecreationHistoric PreservationCommunity Housing
CPA Funding Request*
Total Budget for Project
Please select the description that best matches your request:

This application is for a new project or expanded scope of work on a previously-funded CPA project.This application requests additional money to complete a scope of work that was previously awarded CPA funds.
Time Sensitivity - please indicate if any of the following conditions apply:

Expedited CPA funding commitment is requested to align with an upcoming grant applicationExpedited CPA funding commitment is needed to support a time-sensitive construction timelineExpedited CPA funding commitment is requested to address an urgent conditionExpedited CPA funding commitment is requested for other reason
Please explain time sensitivity
Applicant Information
Applicant(s) Name / Organization:*
Is the City of Somerville the primary applicant?

YesNo
Does another organization or entity own the property or hold an interest in the property? (Including a condominium association)

YesNo
What is the name of the organization or entity that owns an interest in this property?
Is this application for a property or asset owned by the City of Somerville?

YesNo
If applicable, list additional partners or co-applicants:
Which City of Somerville department will have primary responsibility for managing this project?
Additional departments or stakeholder organizations that will be involved in collaboration on this project.
If applicable, please describe the process of collaboration and the role that participants will have in guiding or implementing the project.
Did you include documentation of site control or written consent in an Eligibility Determination Form for this project?

YesNo
Primary Contact Person:
Primary Contact Email
example@example.com
Primary Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Partner Contact Person:
Partner Contact Email
example@example.com
Partner Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Narrative Questions

Please respond thoroughly to each of the questions below

Project Description
Description:
Describe the project, including the project location and the property involved.
Purpose:
Why is this project needed? How does it preserve and enhance the character of Somerville? How does the 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? Is there community support for the project?
Status:
What level of planning has already been undertaken to inform the proposed project? What improvements have already been undertaken related to this project? Please attach any plans or assessments that have been prepared to date.
Project Outcome:
What will be the condition of the asset after completion of the project to be funded by this grant? Will further improvements be needed or anticipated? Describe any ongoing maintenance and programming required and who will be responsible for it.

Financial
Please use the CPA Budget Template to show the budget and scope for your project. Include your CPA Budget as an attachment. In addition, answer the narrative questions to describe your project scope and budget.
Project Scope:
Provide a detailed description of the tasks that will be carried out using CPA funds. If the project has multiple funding sources, describe the tasks that will be carried out with non-CPA funds as well.
Cost Estimate:
Provide an explanation of how the project budget was derived. Please attach the CPA Budget form and any documentation, including cost estimates obtained from vendors, feasibility studies, or condition assessments.
Funding Sources:
Describe all additional funding and/or in-kind contributions, donations, or volunteer labor that will contribute to completion of the project. Describe other grants to which you have the intention of applying to supplement CPA funds, as well as any unsuccessful attempts to secure outside funding. Also describe any cost-saving measures to be implemented.
Anticipated Future Funding:
How will the project be affected if it does not receive funding from the CPA or other anticipated funding sources in this annual funding round? Can the project be delayed, reduced in scale or phased over multiple years? Do you anticipate that the project will require CPA funding over multiple years? If so, please provide a ballpark estimate of the funding needed to complete the entire project. (The CPC does not commit to funding projects over multiple years. If multiple years of funding is necessary, the applicant will need to submit a new application for funding each year).

Project Management
Applicant Description:
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. Demonstrate that the applicant has successfully completed projects of similar type and scale or has the ability to complete the project as proposed. Note if the applicant has previously received CPA funds and if so, a concise summary of the impact of the previous CPA project.
Project Coordination:
Identify and describe the roles of all known participants, including the project manager and contractors or vendors.
Has an architect, contractor, or historic preservation professional already been identified to carry out this project?

YesNo
Contractor qualifications:
Please name any professional(s) you have already engaged with to complete the scope of this project. Include their qualifications in the attachments.
Timeline:
When will the project ideally begin, and how long do you anticipate it will take to complete? Please indicate if a specific timeline is required either for the commitment of funds or for completion of the project.

CPA Full Grant Application FY26

Project Information

Applicant Information

Narrative Questions