[Massplanners] MAPC's Technical Assistance Program (TAP) - Apply Today!

[Andrea Harris-Long]

Good afternoon MA Planners!



MAPC is pleased to announce the Technical Assistance Program
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2023 Call for Project Concepts is now available for communities located
within the Greater Boston region! This year, MAPC is piloting a new online
application. The new application in PDF form
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is available for planning purposes prior to actually submitting the online
form
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MAPC is hosting a *webinar*
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on Wednesday, December 7 from 12-1PM* for potential applicants to learn
about the program and ask questions about potential ideas and the
application process. The webinar will be recorded and shared on the new TAP
webpage
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*The initial deadline to apply is January 16, 2023. *Submitting your
project ideas early allows them to be considered when the most funding is
available.



The TAP program allows MAPC to work with cities and towns within the MAPC
region on a variety of projects. We prioritize projects that advance
MetroCommon2050 <https://metrocommon.mapc.org/> and namely racial and
social equity, implement Housing Choice
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initiatives, and involve multiple communities. We hope you consider
submitting project ideas that further your local goals alongside shared
regional and state goals. View examples of eligible projects
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MAPC staff
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are available to help you refine project ideas and complete the TAP
application.



Please don’t hesitate to reach out at aharris-long at mapc.org if you have any
questions.


Thanks!
Andrea Harris-Long, AICP (she/her)

Senior Land Use Planner & Technical Assistance Program Coordinator

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

www.mapc.org  <http://www.mapc.org>
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