BOSTON – Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is urging residents of Boston and District 2 neighbors to apply for the 2026 funding round of the Community Preservation Funds. The deadline to submit an eligibility determination form for the FY 2026 round is Friday, August 29th at 5pm. Interested applicants can apply online by visiting www.boston.gov/cpa or calling 617-635-0545 and filling out the Eligibility Determination Form. Residents are encouraged to please contact Director Brown at [email protected] and copy Councilor Flynn’s office at [email protected] with any questions and relevant project ideas.

Every year, the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds initiatives of affordable housing, historic preservation, parks and open space. For the 2025 funding round, there is $38.2 million available for CPA projects. In June and July, Councilor Flynn partnered with CPA Staff to hold both in-person and virtual information sessions to keep residents informed of the program and how to apply.

After submitting the eligibility form on August 29th, candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to submit an application for their proposed projects. CPA Director Thadine Brown has noted that in order to qualify, one must own a home or have a long-term lease of at least 15 years. Historic preservation projects should be listed on the State Registrar of Historic Places or noted by the Boston Landmark Commission. It is also recommended that applicants are supported with a professional estimate of the funding needed. Long-term management plans are required. These costs are not funded by CPA. If your project is not approved, applicants are invited to reach out to the CPA Team to evaluate their application.

“CPA is one of the best programs we have in the City, as this office works directly with neighborhood groups and residents to support affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation projects,” said Councilor Flynn. “As a City Councilor, I have supported many worthwhile projects that have fortunately come to fruition – but the key is working closely with CPA and getting applications in on time. I strongly encourage residents and civic organizations to apply for this funding and help to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods for all residents.”

For more information, please contact Councilor Flynn’s office at 617-635-3203 and [email protected]. For a list of previously funded projects, please see below.

Previous projects that have been funded in District 2 include:

2025

50 Herald Street Affordable Housing Project – $2,500,000

Chinatown Immigrant Heritage Center – $296,428

Crite Park Phase 3 – $332,247

Hurley K-8 School Playground Renovation – $982,694

Dartmouth Green Pocket Park Renovation – $172,304

2024

Major Christopher Lee – Thomas C. Foley Field, South Boston – $586,000

Camp Harbor View Campus, Waterfront – $119,747

League of Women, South End – $711,392

Old Corner Bookstore, Downtown – $500,000

Tremont Temple Baptist Church, Downtown – $375,000

Chinatown Stream Fountain Repair, Chinatown – $250,000

Phillips Square Plaza, Chinatown – $700,000

2023

McDevitt Senior Homes, South Boston – $2,500,000

Congress Street Fire Station / Boston Fire Museum, South Boston – $395,500

Union Church Boston Building Preservation, South End – $500,000

Tremont Temple Phase 1 Façade Restoration, Downtown – $750,000

St. James the Greater Church, Chinatown – $400,000

Parcel R-1 (Rental), Chinatown – $1,266,513

Parcel R-1 (Ownership), Chinatown –  $3,000,000

2022

Community Church of Boston – $100,000

Beacon House – $350,000

95 Hudson Street Row House Project – $150,000

288 Harrison Residences – $2,000,000

Schooner Roseway – $360,000

Barnard Place Park – $34,390

Congress Street Fire Station/Boston Fire Museum – $327,000

Major Christopher Lee Playground/Little League Field – $650,000

Boston Children’s Museum – $100,000

Crite Park Renovation Project – $250,000

Francis Dane House/South End Historical Society Headquarters – $300,000

2021

Old South Church, Tower Masonry Preservation – $150,000

Arlington Street Church – $200,000

Chinatown Row House – $100,000

Chin Park – $250,000

St. James the Greater Church – $250,000

Schooner Roseway – $100,000

Coconut Grove Memorial – $250,000

Castle Island and Pleasure Bay Signs – $75,000

Congress Street Fire Station/Boston Fire Museum – $150,000

Crite Park – $250,000

The League of Women for Community Service – $400,000

2020

Peter Faneuil House – $340,000

Kearsarge Anchor – $75,000

Barnard Place Park – $150,000

2019

Arlington Street Church – $200,000

Chinatown Immigrant Heritage Center/Former Josiah Quincy School – $290,000

Faneuil Hall Archaeology – $315,000

Old State House – $350,000

Haley House – $136,500

Peter’s Park – $146,000

Union United Community Access – $400,000

2018

Chinatown Immigrant Heritage Center/Former Josiah Quincy School – $71,733

Schooner Roseway – $250,000

Harry McDonough Sailing Center – $78,783

St. Augustine’s Chapel – $307,000

Martin’s Park – $500,000

South End House – $46,260