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4 <br /> 1 Todd McGee, Community Relations Director, introduced Andrea DeGette. He said this <br /> 2 was an international competition at the UN with 76 entrants from 24 countries, and Cedar Ridge <br /> 3 was one of nine to be chosen at the summit. <br /> 4 Andrea DeGette introduced her student, Justus Alder, and thanked the Board for <br /> 5 showing the film tonight. She said they acquired an equipment grant to make a film about local <br /> 6 farming, and how it brings various parts of the community together around the issue of <br /> 7 sustainability. She said her students Justus Alder and Charles Bunker work in farming, and <br /> 8 came together to create this project. She said Justus Alder received an all-expenses paid trip to <br /> 9 the United Nations to represent Cedar Ridge's videography program. <br /> 10 Justus Alder said Orange County is a great place that is big on sustainable farming. He <br /> 11 said he hopes people will continue to work together on this issue. <br /> 12 A member of the public asked how they distribute food to those who need it. <br /> 13 Justus Alder said they have a partnership with the Methodist Church in Cedar Grove, <br /> 14 and also drive it door-to-door to meet needs. <br /> 15 Chair Rich said this was an awesome presentation, and it is evident how much effort <br /> 16 was put into making this work. She thanked Justus Alder for all that he does, and congratulated <br /> 17 him on his accomplishments. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 b. Orange County Arts Commission 2019-20 Grant Recipients <br /> 20 The Board presented grant checks to local artists and arts organizations receiving 2019- <br /> 21 20 Orange County Arts Grants. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 BACKGROUND: The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) awards grants to local artists, <br /> 24 schools and nonprofit organizations from funds received from the state and Orange County <br /> 25 government for this purpose. These funds are distributed for arts projects and programs in all <br /> 26 arts disciplines. <br /> TOTALS FY17-18 FYIS-19 FY19-20 <br /> NC Arts Council Funding $36,913 $40,594 $36,703 <br /> Orange County Funding $28,800 $28,800 $28,900 <br /> TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING $65,713 $69,394 $65,503 <br /> Total dollar amount requests $162,334 $163,959 $187,560 <br /> Total grants awarded 33,or 60%of requests 38,or 57%of requests 43,or 53%of requests <br /> Total applications received 55 67 80 <br /> Total first-time applicants 18,or 38%of applicants 29,or 47%of applicants 30,or 38%of applicants <br /> 27 First-time applicants awarded 8,or 17%of awards 12,or 32%of awards 10,or 23%of awards <br /> 28 <br /> 29 The OCAC grant review and awards process is as follows: <br /> 30 <br /> 31 1. The grant application process is open for two full months. During these two months, <br /> 32 three training sessions are hosted throughout the County and the OCAC Director is <br /> 33 available for one-on-one meetings. An "early review" deadline is offered one week ahead <br /> 34 of the due date, allowing applicants to have staff review applications and receive <br /> 35 feedback. <br /> 36 2. After the due date, the OCAC Director conducts an initial compliance review. <br /> 37 Applications are checked for insufficient/missing financial documents, missing work <br /> 38 samples, and completion of the correct type of application (for example, organizations <br /> 39 must submit a Grassroots Arts Program Grant and cannot submit Artist Project Grant <br /> 40 applications). Applications found noncompliant are considered disqualified. <br /> 41 3. Qualified applications are forwarded to members of each review panel for initial review <br /> 42 and scoring: <br />