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Total 7 <br /> Rank Applicant Project Name Project Summary Amount Recommended Score <br /> Name Requested Funding (out of <br /> 26) <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 /> Below is a set of expanded details for each proposed project, in rank order per HRC and CFE scoring.The quoted text <br /> was pulled directly from various sections of the submitted applications. Also summarized below are the comments <br /> from the HRC and the CFE, along with scores and funding recommendations. <br /> #1 Ranked Project—Table Ministries, Inc—Twin Creeks Farm Expansion <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): Wildflower Lane Farm <br /> Funding Requested: $50,000 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $30,000 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 21.57 <br /> Project Description:A partnership with Wildflower Land Farm at Twin Creeks, an undeveloped Orange County Park. <br /> The expansion funding sought will cover labor.TABLE provides weekly nutritious food to 1,125 children and plans to <br /> expand service using organic produce grown through supplies,tools and equipment.The Twin Creeks partnership will <br /> supply produce at a fraction of retail cost, enabling TABLE to feed more children and support local farmers. <br /> Project Benefits: Increasing local sourcing at Twin Creeks will provide children with fresher, healthier produce while <br /> strengthening revenue for small farmers. Reducing food miles from thousands to just five significantly lowers <br /> emissions and environmental impacts.The project also promotes a sustainable, pesticide-free food system that <br /> improves long-term health and climate outcomes.The project reduces food miles and waste, improves soil health, <br /> supports pollinators, and reduces runoff—strengthening local climate and air quality. <br /> Reviewer Comments:The CFE strongly supports this project but provided partial funding since the group has access <br /> to other funding sources. HRC scored them #1.There is a high Orange County economic impact (for families who <br /> receive food; all food grown locally) and social justice component. <br /> #2 Ranked Project— Urban Sustainability Solutions— High-School Students Installing Riparian <br /> Buffers <br /> Applicant(Collaborators): Burt's Bees, Environmental Protection Agency, North Carolina Department of Environmental <br /> Quality(NC DEQ) <br /> Funding Requested: $52,000 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $38,000 <br /> Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 21.35 <br />