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<br />Page 24 of 24 <br /> <br />feedback on important program elements to encourage ongoing <br />improvement. We will also monitor engagement through relying on <br />website analytics for any online resources we provide. Additionally, we <br />may use signage with QR codes placed near the planted trees, allowing us <br />to track interactions and gather data on community engagement. These <br />methods will help us assess the effectiveness of our educational initiatives <br />and ensure that our project is achieving its goals. All our data and success <br />indicators will be integrated with social justice and racial equity measures <br />as outlined in Criterion 1 on this grant application. <br />36. Please describe any other <br />aspect of your project that <br />is relevant to the amount, <br />or quality, or length of <br />engagement and/or <br />education that your project <br />will produce. <br />Schoolchildren represent the future stewards of our planet. As we confront <br />the climate emergency, it is crucial to invest in their education and raise <br />awareness about environmental issues and solutions. This program <br />addresses this need by embedding environmental education into school <br />programs and providing students with the tools to make a tangible impact <br />on their surroundings. By collaborating with students, teachers, parents, <br />and school staff to integrate these lessons into daily learning and planting <br />trees that will thrive for over 100 years, we are ensuring that the benefits <br />of this project extend well beyond our immediate involvement. This <br />approach not only promotes long-term environmental stewardship but <br />also empowers future generations with the knowledge and skills needed to <br />enhance their communities and protect the planet, ensuring a healthy and <br />resilient future. <br /> <br />Criterion 7 - Time to Complete <br />This criterion has a maximum score of 3 pts (out of a total of 26 pts). <br /> <br />37. How much time will your <br />project require to <br />demonstrate the positive <br />impacts you describe? <br />Over a two-year period, we will successfully complete the tree plantings <br />across all 13 school campuses through Shade for Schools - Orange County. <br />The program will be divided into two phases: Phase 1 will involve planting <br />at up to 6 schools during the 2024-25 planting season (October through <br />March), followed by Phase 2 at the remaining 7 schools during the 2025-26 <br />planting season. All tree planting is expected to be finalized by March <br />2026, with a subsequent follow-up period dedicated to replacing any trees <br />that do not survive to ensure long-term success and impact. We anticipate <br />the initial positive effects of the program will be evident by Fall 2024 for <br />the first group of schools. <br /> <br />We are committed to meeting the funding requirements, including <br />submitting quarterly written progress reports and adhering to the terms of <br />the Performance Agreement throughout the program period. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Thank you for your review and consideration of Trees for the Triangle’s Shade for Schools – Orange County <br />program proposal for the Orange County Community Climate Action Grant! <br />Docusign Envelope ID: D22675F9-86C0-429B-8CAD-74E02C6C68FC