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Apply for the Best Practice program
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What you need for Apply for the Best Practice program
Beginning in August, applications for the FY25 CCC Best Practice program can be submitted by those municipalities who did not apply in FY24. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed within two weeks of submission. Eligible applicants can choose up to two best practices and enter into a FY25 Compact. A complete set of best practices have been developed and are available here.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer McAllister at mcallisterj@dor.state.ma.us.
How to apply Apply for the Best Practice program
The FY25 Best Practice program will open on August 19, 2024 and will run until funds are exhausted.
Next steps for Apply for the Best Practice program
Instructions
Step 1 – Municipal Designation: Identify as a City or Town.
Step 2 – City or Town Name: Choose your community from the dropdown list.
Note: Each community is allowed to submit one application. Once a community submits an application, that community will no longer appear in the dropdown menu. If your community does not appear, then your community is not eligible in FY25. If you have questions as to your eligibility, contact. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer McAllister at mcallisterj@dor.state.ma.us.
Step 3 – Contact Information: Include the contact’s name, phone, and email. This should be the person who can be reached if there are questions about the Compact application.
Step 4 – Compact Signatory: Identify the compact signatory. For a city, the signatory should be the Mayor or City Manager; in a town it should be the Chair of the Board of Selectmen; if a town with a town council, it should be the Town Manager/Administrator. These guidelines also apply to any application choosing Education as a best practice area.
Step 5 – Best Practice: Communities may apply for up to two best practices. Choose a best practice category from the dropdown and the best practice options will appear. After choosing a best practice, you will need to explain why you chose the best practice and what assistance you would need to accomplish it. If you are applying for a best practice with other communities, you will be asked to list the other participating communities. After you enter all required information for your first best practice, you will have the option to apply for an additional best practice.
Step 6 – Submission: Once you have completed the application, please click the submit button. You will not be able to save or review your application once you hit submit. You will receive notice via email confirming your application.
More info for Apply for the Best Practice program
Upon submission, applications will be reviewed by the Senior Deputy Commissioner of Local Services. The purpose of the review is to ensure that the best practice(s) chosen reflect needed areas of improvement. After review, the Division of Local Services will reach out to the community regarding next steps.