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Rank Applicant <br />Name Project Name Project Summary Amount <br />Requested <br />Recommended <br />Funding <br />Total <br />Score <br />(out of <br />26) <br />13 Town of <br />Carrboro <br />E-Bike Voucher <br />and Education <br />Program <br />Pilot program to provide 20 <br />income-eligible residents with <br />vouchers for free e-bikes, <br />reducing transportation <br />insecurity and emissions. <br />$33,400 $0 16.09 <br />14 The Arts Center Cellular Blinds for <br />The Arts Center <br />Installation of highly efficient <br />interior cellular shades on <br />windows to boost the energy <br />performance of the building <br />$21,800 $0 15.73 <br />15 <br />Carolina <br />Advocates for <br />Climate, Health, <br />and Equity <br />Climate-informed <br />Prenatal Care <br />Introductory climate health <br />education sessions for health <br />professionals to reduce <br />climate-related pregnancy <br />risks, with a focus on extreme <br />heat. <br />$10,000 $0 15.29 <br />16 Bluestem <br />Community NC <br />Rooftop Solar <br />Installation for <br />Bluestem <br />Community NC <br />Installation of a 9.628 kW <br />solar array with battery <br />backup on a new barn <br />extension to move toward net- <br />zero energy use <br />$25,000 $0 14.67 <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 />7Docusign Envelope ID: FE98AD8C-2A26-4FC1-9B3F-6DEB6E3A41EE