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D22. Please <br />describe any other <br />aspect of your <br />project that is <br />relevant to the <br />efficient use of grant <br />funds. (150 word <br />limit) <br />The efficient use of grant funds is a core value of the Orange County Pay- <br />W hat-You-Can program. W e maximize cost-effectiveness through <br />extensive volunteer involvement, enabling us to reach high-need <br />neighborhoods while keeping labor costs low. Our Board includes skilled <br />environmental and community engagement professionals, including <br />Certified Arborists, who contribute expertise. <br />Bulk purchasing of native trees and seedlings reduces unit costs, and <br />partnerships with local suppliers allow us to secure in-kind donations of <br />compost, mulch, and other materials. Community workshops will be hosted <br />in donated spaces, as much as possible, to avoid venue costs. <br />Our streamlined project management process ensures minimal <br />administrative overhead while maintaining professional planting standards. <br />This strategic approach ensures every grant dollar directly supports <br />planting, education, and the removal of financial barriers for lower-income <br />households. <br />Criterion 4 - Capacity of Applicant This criterion has a maximum score of 3 <br />pts (out of a total of 26 pts). <br />D23. Has your <br />organization <br />completed projects of <br />this type in the past? <br />Yes <br />If so, what funds <br />were used? (100 <br />word limit) <br />Trees for the Triangle has successfully completed similar projects that <br />expand tree canopy, improve environmental equity, and provide community <br />education. Past funding sources have included individual donations from <br />residents, “pay-it-forward” contributions from our Pay-W hat-You-Can <br />model, and support from local businesses. W e have also secured local and <br />regional grants, including community climate action funds and private <br />foundation awards, to scale these efforts. These funding streams have <br />enabled us to plant thousands of trees across the Triangle, demonstrating <br />our capacity to deliver impactful, cost-effective, and community-supported <br />urban forestry projects. <br />D24. Have you <br />completed similar <br />projects in the past <br />and successfully met <br />the proposed <br />budgets and <br />timelines? <br />Yes <br />Docusign Envelope ID: CB1A7685-96B7-4FBD-80E0-8CF756D5E579