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12 <br /> Community Climate Action <br /> x <br /> Grant Program <br /> The Community Climate Action Grant Program is driving impactful '"' ALe <br /> projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make a lasting posi- <br /> tive impact in our community.Open to all public and nonprofit entities, ,� J <br /> as well as small businesses,this program is key to engaging local groups <br /> in climate action and maximizing Orange County's efforts to combat <br /> climate change. �4 • <br /> In 2024,we saw a record-breaking 25 applications,showcasing the ,�; - <br /> growing enthusiasm for sustainability across the County.This year, <br /> $262,500 was awarded to seven incredible projects in the 2024-2025 <br /> fiscal year,each helping to move us closer to a greener,more sustain- <br /> able future. ` ` <br /> By supporting these initiatives,the grant program empowers commu- Club Nova Garden,a Community Climate Tree Planting in Town of Chapel Hill,a <br /> nity groups to take action,creating a more significant collective impact Action Grant Project Community Climate Action GrantProject <br /> on our climate goals.We're thrilled to be a part of these exciting projects <br /> and can't wait to see the positive changes they bring to our community. <br /> - <br /> CommunityClimateAction <br /> Grant Program <br /> The Community Climate Action Grant Program is <br /> dedicated to accelerating climate change mitigation Who Can Apply? <br /> actions in Orange County. Public&Non-Profit Entities <br /> We are looking for great project ideas that help Small Businesses <br /> reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make <br /> a positive impact in our community. Habitat for Humanity Solar Roof Installation,a Community Climate Action Gront Award <br /> NUMBER <br /> OF <br /> FISCALYEAR AWARDAMOUNT <br /> PROJECTS <br /> II � <br /> 2019-2020 4 $469,272 <br /> 2020-2021 6 $478,657 <br /> 2021-2022 7 $536,665 <br /> 2022-2023 7 $550,150 <br /> 2023-2024 8 $564,085 Daniel Pate,Karina Nabors,Amy Eckberg,and Mel Gilles at the Cleantech Innovation <br /> Awards where Sustainability's Community Climate Action Grant Program was nominated <br /> 2024-2025 7 $262,500 for the Cleantech Impact:Local Government award. <br /> So far,the program has awarded $2,861,329 to 46 <br /> projects.These projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions <br /> by over 1,130 metric tons every year! <br /> 11 <br />