2026-072-E-County Mgr-Urban Sustainability Solutions-High School Riparian Buffers

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D36. Please describe how you will engage with and/or educate project participants and/or the community. (250 word limit) W e are collaborating with the Carrboro Stormwater Manager and the Stormwater Advisory Commission to conduct education and outreach events in areas with stormwater-related challenges in Orange County. W e will recruit and train teachers to deliver the green infrastructure curriculum and conduct after-school sessions for Orange County students, who will earn stipends after completing the program by installing riparian buffers on properties in the Bolin Creek watershed. Teachers and students will also participate in selecting and promoting the most effective installation sites in Orange County’s underserved communities. D37. How will you measure the success of that engagement or educational effort? (200 word limit) The students will take pretest and mid-test surveys to measure knowledge improvements. After training completion, they will complete questionnaires to measure progress in understanding the sustainable STEM concepts they are implementing and how they envision their place in their community. The Penn State University laboratory of Dr. Kevin Curry will scientifically analyze and quantify the environmental, student, and community benefits of the 5-day rain garden curriculum at the end of each cycle, including pre-test, mid-test, and post-test data collected from student participants. See details of the study here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/62ab3a58129576150e548656/t/67928fc24f292c0b8221ee53/1737658307428/2024+test+results+USS.pdf. Carrboro Landowners will participate in a survey conducted by USS Staff to measure customer satisfaction. USS will also speak with landowners annually to monitor GI practices and photo-document each site. D38. Is there anything else you would like to add about the benefits of your project, how much community engagement and/or education it will create, or how long it will last? (150 word limit) USS will continue its relationship with the property owners participating in the program by returning every year to perform monitoring services to ensure that every BMP installation continues functioning as intended. USS will continue to work with participating teachers and students to ensure that future students and low-income residents benefit from the program. Criterion 7 - Time to Complete This criterion has a maximum score of 3 points (out of a total of 26 points). D39. How long will it take your project to complete and demonstrate the positive impacts you describe? (200 word limit) 18 months: Jan 2026 to June 2027. Section 5. Attachments D40. Applicant Organization’s Budget Please complete your organization budget using the template that can be found here. Please submit the budget in PDF form. Applicant Organization’s Budget File Upload OCCCA_USS_Org_Budget_2025.pdf D41. Applicant Project Budget Please complete your project budget using the template that can be found here. Please submit the budget in PDF form. Applicant Project Budget File Upload OCCCA_Project_Budget_USS_.pdf D42. IRS Federal Form 990 or 2024 Tax Returns A copy of the applicant organization’s most recent IRS Form 990 or IRS Tax Return is required to determine eligibility. The specific form depends upon the applicant organization’s financial activity. Review the IRS guide for more details. For Form 990-N (e-postcard) filers, include a copy of the postcard, with the organization’s application materials. �� Redact/black out all sensitive information such as social security numbers, personal home addresses, and personal phone numbers from all individuals before uploading these documents. IRS Federal Form 990 or 2024 Tax Returns File Upload USS-2024-Form990-Signed.pdf D42a. IRS Federal Form 990 or 2024 Tax Returns for collaborator/partner (if they are receiving project funds) A copy of the collaborator/partner’s most recent IRS Form 990 or IRS Tax Return is required to determine eligibility. The specific form depends upon the organization’s financial activity. Review the IRS guide for more details. For Form 990-N (e- postcard) filers, include a copy of the postcard, with the organization’s application materials. Redact/black out all sensitive information such as social security numbers before uploading these documents. IRS Federal Form 990 or 2024 Tax Returns for collaborator/partner File Upload D43. If awarded, a Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) will be required of the organization. Organizations that have not already provided an EFT and W-9 to Orange County will need to do so. Certificate of Liability Insurance A copy of the applicant organization’s current certificate, from the organization’s insurance carrier. Table 1 below outlines insurance types and minimums required, for each jurisdiction. If exempt from Worker’s Compensation compliance, include a statement explaining why, with the applicant organization’s application materials. The copy of the applicant organization’s current certificate must include all information in the highlighted sections and be worded exactly as presented in the example linked here. NOTE: Proof of insurance is not required at the time of application submission. If your agency is approved for funding, documentation of insurance must be provided to the jurisdiction awarding the funding when the contract is awarded. The insurance certificate should reflect the funding jurisdiction as an additional insured party and certificate holder and provide coverage for the duration of the funding period (two years, beginning as early as October 1, 2024). If proof of insurance can only be written for one year, an update will be required for all ongoing projects. Renewal certificates must be sent to the jurisdiction 30 days prior to any expiration date, cancellation or modification of any stipulated insurance coverage. NOTE: Upon request, insurance requirements may be reviewed on a case by case basis by the County. Please contact the staff identified on the Submission Requirements on Page 12 if you have questions or would like to request a review of your insurance requirements. The table below includes guidance regarding the forms of liability insurance and minimum policy amounts that are required if a grant is awarded. Table 1. Forms of Liability Insurance and Minimum Policy Amounts Required (1).xlsx Docusign Envelope ID: FE98AD8C-2A26-4FC1-9B3F-6DEB6E3A41EE