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MA Planners!</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MAPC is pleased
to announce the <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.mapc.org_about-2Dmapc_funding-2Dopportunities_&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EaWBFhlgouCM-eqEWgXO8um7Dw-706JXLWQdmGem7AY&m=TuPVBpS_l2zhG6NoN0vd80zoF7hpTqNfxko00iLM53A&s=pkhMYnQUqxfu-EXNDdUGm7qrANGTdU3ZVeXcYt9SBus&e=" target="_blank" style="color:blue">Technical Assistance Program</a> 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. <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.mapc.org_wp-2Dcontent_uploads_2022_12_2023-2DTAP-2DCall-2Dfor-2DProject-2DConcepts-5FUPDATED.pdf&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EaWBFhlgouCM-eqEWgXO8um7Dw-706JXLWQdmGem7AY&m=TuPVBpS_l2zhG6NoN0vd80zoF7hpTqNfxko00iLM53A&s=xc-gPNFAdBnjJj88VfhDpqp0Yi2MDK2UNnypLAxvyyE&e=" target="_blank" style="color:blue">The new application in PDF form</a> is available for planning
purposes prior to actually submitting <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__powerforms.docusign.net_26c11f24-2D6e31-2D46d8-2Db5bd-2Dc31727978389-3Fenv-3Dna1-26acct-3D4007198a-2Ddfab-2D4148-2Da6d7-2Da373cd41170f-26accountId-3D4007198a-2Ddfab-2D4148-2Da6d7-2Da373cd41170f&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EaWBFhlgouCM-eqEWgXO8um7Dw-706JXLWQdmGem7AY&m=TuPVBpS_l2zhG6NoN0vd80zoF7hpTqNfxko00iLM53A&s=L60I2vs6PKloBKfiFjEeyGEDSxjBWSQhgcHLjksKIHg&e=" target="_blank" style="color:blue">the online form</a>. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MAPC is hosting
a <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__us06web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZUvduioqDwtHNxU9bSgJ3OFfxx3mlAXQ4Xr&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EaWBFhlgouCM-eqEWgXO8um7Dw-706JXLWQdmGem7AY&m=TuPVBpS_l2zhG6NoN0vd80zoF7hpTqNfxko00iLM53A&s=ftzgu75ahuOP-YQCQ1ppjXzsloxxSamiUEpQlCAC8NM&e=" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><b>webinar</b></a><b> on Wednesday, December 7 from 12-1PM</b>
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 <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.mapc.org_about-2Dmapc_funding-2Dopportunities_&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EaWBFhlgouCM-eqEWgXO8um7Dw-706JXLWQdmGem7AY&m=TuPVBpS_l2zhG6NoN0vd80zoF7hpTqNfxko00iLM53A&s=pkhMYnQUqxfu-EXNDdUGm7qrANGTdU3ZVeXcYt9SBus&e=" target="_blank" style="color:blue">TAP webpage</a>. <b>The initial deadline to apply is January
16, 2023. </b>Submitting your project ideas early allows them to be considered
when the most funding is available. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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 <a href="https://metrocommon.mapc.org/">MetroCommon2050</a> and namely
racial and social equity, implement <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.mass.gov_orgs_housing-2Dchoice-2Dinitiative&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EaWBFhlgouCM-eqEWgXO8um7Dw-706JXLWQdmGem7AY&m=TuPVBpS_l2zhG6NoN0vd80zoF7hpTqNfxko00iLM53A&s=tcE8sPGzSFSpkLf-hLBIA2eAGGjF6WqdsrhWHa_hwf4&e=" target="_blank" style="color:blue">Housing Choice</a> initiatives, and involve multiple
communities. We hope you consider submitting project ideas that further your
local goals alongside shared regional and state goals. View <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.mapc.org_wp-2Dcontent_uploads_2022_11_TAP-2DResource-2DExamples-2Dof-2DEligible-2DProjects-5FFINAL.pdf&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EaWBFhlgouCM-eqEWgXO8um7Dw-706JXLWQdmGem7AY&m=TuPVBpS_l2zhG6NoN0vd80zoF7hpTqNfxko00iLM53A&s=noIjSBNhJbv2QaWW8KTJDhYQqKcgLv8u954b_xilyGA&e=" target="_blank" style="color:blue">examples of eligible projects</a>. </span></p>

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and complete the TAP application.  </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please don’t
hesitate to reach out at <a href="mailto:aharris-long@mapc.org">aharris-long@mapc.org</a> if you have any questions.</span></p>

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Thanks!<br>
Andrea Harris-Long, AICP (she/her)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Senior Land Use Planner & Technical Assistance Program Coordinator</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Metropolitan Area Planning Council</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.mapc.org">www.mapc.org </a></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"> </span></p>

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