CPC FAQ

  1. What is the Community Preservation Act (CPA)?
  2. When was the Community Preservation Act adopted in Framingham?
  3. What is the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)?
  4. Who decides how CPA funds are spent?
  5. Where does CPA money to fund projects come from?
  6. What is the CPA surcharge and how is it shown on the tax bill?
  7. Can I get an exemption for the surcharge?
  8. How can CPA funds be spent?
  9. When does the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) meet?
  10. How can I contact the Community Preservation Committee with questions or feedback?
  11. What is the Community Preservation Plan (CPP)?
  12. What types of projects are eligible for CPA funding?
  13. Can CPA funds be used for any project in Framingham?
  14. Do any CPA projects in Framingham automatically get funded?
  15. Can Community Preservation Committee members create or submit CPA projects?
  16. When can I submit a project for CPA funding?
  17. When can I submit an Eligibility Form?
  18. When can I submit an Application Form?
  19. What are the steps for submitting a Framingham CPA project?
  20. Where can I find the Eligibility and Application forms?
  21. Will the Eligibility Form and Application Form be available in other languages?
  22. Where can I get a paper copy of the Eligibility Form or Application Form?
  23. How long do Framingham CPA grant recipients have to spend funds?
  24. Once a CPA project has been approved by City Council, what does the grant recipient need to do to get started?
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