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3 <br /> Total <br /> Applicant Amount Recommended Score <br /> Rank Name Project Name Project Summary Requested Funding (out of <br /> 26 <br /> Weaver Energy Efficient Replacement of windows in 7 <br /> 8 Community Windows residential units with energy $61,352 $61,305 18.64 <br /> Housing <br /> Association Installation efficient models <br /> Solar-powered well on nearby <br /> Hillsborough Solar powered church property to provide <br /> 9 Community community sustainable, cost-effective $18,000 $0 18.27 <br /> Garden garden irrigation irrigation that remains <br /> functional during drought or <br /> emergencies <br /> Installation of a 23.4kW solar <br /> Solar Equity St. Joseph's CME array on the roof of St. <br /> 10 Inc. Church Solar Joseph's CME Church, $28,000 $28,000 17.83 <br /> Project located in Chapel Hill's <br /> Northside Neighborhood <br /> Native focused Native, climate-resilient <br /> landscaping for <br /> 11 Pee Wee 10 dignified and landscaping for 10 affordable $4,000 $0 17.68 <br /> Homes affordable tiny tiny homes of formerly <br /> homes homeless residents <br /> Extension of a previously <br /> Town of Chapel Extension of E- successful E-bike program for <br /> 12 Hill Bike Lending an additional 8-12 months to $25,920 $0 16.58 <br /> Library Program offer E-bike experiences to <br /> more residents and staff. <br /> Pilot program to provide 20 <br /> Town of E-Bike Voucher income-eligible residents with <br /> 13 and Education vouchers for free e-bikes, $33,400 $0 16.09 <br /> Carrboro Program reducing transportation <br /> insecurity and emissions. <br /> Installation of highly efficient <br /> 14 The Arts Center Cellular Blinds for interior cellular shades on $21,800 $0 15.73 <br /> The Arts Center windows to boost the energy <br /> performance of the building <br /> Introductory climate health <br /> Carolina education sessions for health <br /> 15 Advocates for Climate-informed professionals to reduce $10,000 $0 15.29 <br /> Climate, Health, Prenatal Care climate-related pregnancy <br /> and Equity risks, with a focus on extreme <br /> heat. <br /> Rooftop Solar Installation of a 9.628 kW <br /> Bluestem Installation for solar array with battery <br /> 16 Community NC Bluestem backup on a new barn $25,000 $0 14.67 <br /> Community NC extension to move toward net- <br /> zero energy use <br /> Total $619,095 $267,750 <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The $267,750 funding for Community Climate Action Grants for FY 2025- <br /> 26 is designed to identify and support impactful projects, with a focus on accelerating meaningful <br /> action on the urgent issue of climate change. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 1. Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the Climate <br /> Action Plan. <br /> OBJECTIVE 3. Improve educational opportunities for County staff and community <br /> members on climate action and available resources to advance climate action projects. <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br />