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D29. Please <br />describe one to three <br />key partnerships/ <br />collaborations that <br />add the most value to <br />the success of the <br />proposed project. <br />(250 word limit) <br />Trees for the Triangle has established partnerships that will directly <br />contribute to the success of this project: <br />1. Orange County Government - W e are currently collaborating on two <br />initiatives: <br />-Shade for Schools: Planting 260 native trees and distributing 2,000 <br />seedlings during educational seminars in schools across the county. <br />-Heat Island Reduction: Targeted tree planting in high-priority <br />neighborhoods, including Efland and Mebane, identified through county heat <br />mapping and social vulnerability data. <br />These collaborations provide a strong foundation for site selection, <br />community engagement, and resource alignment for the proposed project. <br />2. Chapel Hill Public Library – W e have engaged with Dale Morgan, <br />Environmental Educator, to plan an Arbor Day event featuring a public <br />educational workshop on tree benefits and a community tree planting. This <br />partnership expands our reach to urban residents and strengthens public <br />awareness of environmental equity issues. <br />D30. If this project is <br />not selected for <br />funding in this round, <br />what other funding <br />might be used to <br />support it within the <br />next 5 years? <br />Unknown (please describe) <br />Please describe <br />what other funding <br />might be used to <br />support it within the <br />next 5 years. (150 <br />word limit) <br />If this project is not selected for funding in this round, TftT will actively seek <br />alternative funding sources to support its completion within the next 5 <br />years. W hile we cannot guarantee a specific timeline for project completion <br />without this funding, we will explore various avenues including grants from <br />other environmental organizations, corporate sponsorships, and community <br />fundraising efforts. Our commitment to the project remains steadfast, and <br />we will persist in our efforts to secure the necessary resources to realize <br />our goals. <br />Criterion 5 - Local Economic Development This criterion has a maximum <br />score of 3 points (out of a total of 26 points). <br />D31. How many <br />Orange County <br />residents are <br />employed by your <br />organization? <br />W e have 3 employees and 0 are Orange County residents. This grant will <br />help fund the hiring of a part-time employee who lives in Orange County <br />who is dedicated to this project and other pay-what-you-can planting. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: CB1A7685-96B7-4FBD-80E0-8CF756D5E579