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C3. Total Funding <br />Request <br />50000 <br />C4. Describe your <br />proposed use of <br />funds. (150 word <br />limit) <br />Total Request: $50,000 <br />Tree Purchase & Planting – $40,000 <br />• 200 native trees for low Tree Equity Score, flood-prone neighborhoods <br />• Species selected for site conditions and flood mitigation (e.g., water- <br />tolerant species) <br />• Includes delivery, soil amendment, planting materials <br />• Volunteer-powered planting events to maximize efficiency and foster <br />stewardship <br />Seedling Distribution – $4,000 <br />• 2,000 native seedlings for giveaways at workshops and events <br />• Enables residents to take immediate, independent action to expand <br />canopy <br />W orkshops & Project Administration – $6,000 <br />• Facilitation of 4 community workshops on species selection, planting, and <br />maintenance <br />• Development and printing of educational materials <br />• Coordination of volunteers and planting logistics <br />• Project management and reporting requirements <br />C5. If a full award for <br />your project is not <br />possible, can/will you <br />accept partial funding <br />and still be <br />successful? <br />Yes <br />Please explain how <br />your project can still <br />be successful if you <br />don't receive the full <br />requested amount. <br />(200 word limit) <br />W ith reduced funding, we would scale back trees, seedlings, and <br />workshops proportionally, prioritizing low Tree Equity Score and flood-prone <br />areas. Fewer households would be reached, but core goals - expanding <br />canopy, intercepting stormwater, and building community capacity for <br />climate resilience - would still be achieved, with potential for future <br />expansion. <br />Section D. Scored Criteria Criterion 1 - Social Justice and Racial Equity <br />This criterion has a maximum score of 6 points (out of a total of 26 points). <br />Docusign Envelope ID: CB1A7685-96B7-4FBD-80E0-8CF756D5E579