CPAT offers several levels of assistance. Upon submission of a completed CPAT Request for Assistance form, CPAT's Technical Advisory Committee will evaluate the request and determine whether the applicant qualifies for assistance, and if so, what level of assistance is appropriate. CPAT levels of assistance range from a consultation to various types of community-based events and follow-up activities.

Level	Time Period	Characteristics	Resources
One	1-2 months	CPAT provides quick consultation (telephone or in person) Identify other appropriate resources, such as U.W. Storefront Studio	CPAT: Less resources and time needed City: Less commitment
Two	2-6 months	One-day event, public participation at beginning and end (similar to a shorter RUDAT) and/or Two-day event (similar to full RUDAT)	CPAT: Moderate resources and time needed City: Moderate commitment
Three	6 months - 1 year	CPAT and academic institutions act as planning consultants Phased / performance based planning Level 2 ends with commitment on the City’s part to accomplish finite number of steps in 6 months. This is rewarded by CPAT with another event or ongoing consultation	CPAT: More resources and time needed City: More commitment
Four	6 months - 5 years	Planning consulting PAT and academic institutions can consider long-term commitment	Phased resources and ongoing commitment needed from CPAT, academic institutions, cities.