License Plate Grant Funds Available for COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency Projects
PRESS RELEASE
Information from the Cape Cod Commission
Press Contacts
Kristy Senatori, Executive Director | 508-362-3828
ksenatori@capecodcommission.org
Sarah Colvin, Communications Manager |Â (508) 744-1271
sarah.colvin@capecodcommission.org
Government and nonprofit entities eligible for funds to support local and regional recovery efforts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 24, 2020) â The Cape Cod Commission, on behalf of the Barnstable County Commissioners and the Barnstable County Economic Development Council (BCEDC), is seeking proposals from local or regional governmental or nonprofit agencies for projects that support recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic and resiliency to such impacts in the future.
Approximately $150,000 is allocated for grants up to $25,000 in FY21.
Projects proposed should address a documented impact of the pandemic and align with and support implementation of the regionâs Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Demographic and economic data for Cape Cod towns, non-profit organizations, and businesses recovering from the economic impacts of COVID-19 is available through the Cape Cod COVID-19 Data Dashboard.
Proposals must demonstrate consistency with one or more of the CEDS Action Plan initiatives including local business development, blue economy sector development, comprehensive and activity center planning, housing access and affordability, climate change innovation, regional infrastructure planning, transportation and air quality improvement, infrastructure development, and infrastructure funding.
All proposals will be evaluated by the BCEDC, who will make recommendations for funding to the Barnstable County Commissioners. Awards are anticipated to be made in August 2020.
The Request for Proposals is available at: https://capecodcommission.org/our-work/license-plate-grant/
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ABOUT THE CAPE COD COMMISSION: The Cape Cod Commission is the regional land use, planning, economic development and regulatory agency for Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was created in 1990 to serve the citizens and 15 towns that comprise Cape Cod. The Commission works toward maintaining a healthy balance between economic progress and environmental vitality. âKeeping a Special Place Specialâ describes the agencyâs mission to protect the regionâs unique qualities. The 19-member volunteer Cape Cod Commission board represents a wide spectrum of the community and provides oversight for a staff of 40 professionals. For more information, visit www.capecodcommission.org
