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<br />1241 <br />Project Information <br />*Please submit for each project if applying for funding for more than one project. <br /> <br />1. Project Name: Orange County Green Infrastructure Workforce <br />Development Program <br />2. Please briefly describe the <br />proposed project. (100-300 <br />words) <br />To train teachers and Orange County youth (via afterschool <br />and weekend programs) in certified green infrastructure <br />curricula, culminating with installations of stormwater best <br />management practices (BMPs, 1-2 per student cohort) on <br />historically underserved properties in Orange County. The <br />2024-25 OCCCA funds we seek will pay for teacher and <br />student training as well as installations (including stipends, <br />materials, and contractors). <br />3. Please choose the best <br />description for the type of <br />project*: <br /> <br />*The Background and <br />Information document <br />provides examples. <br />☐ Clean Energy Infrastructure - New <br />☐ Clean Energy Infrastructure - Repair <br />☐ Clean Energy Infrastructure - Replacement <br />X Communication/Education <br />X Nature-Based Solutions <br />☐ Waste Reduction/Circular Economy <br />☐ Analysis/Plan <br />☐ Other (Please describe): <br />4. Please choose the primary <br />climate change mitigation <br />focus for this project (select <br />all that apply): <br />☐ Energy Efficiency <br />☐ Renewable Energy <br />☐ Beneficial Electrification <br />X Carbon Sequestration <br />X Other (Please describe): Environmental Conservation: <br />Reducing flooding and erosion of Orange County properties <br />and the resulting pollution of Orange County Waterways <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 7E7D300B-F83F-4917-A8A3-638B79C7D566