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2026-072-E-County Mgr-Urban Sustainability Solutions-High School Riparian Buffers
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2/26/2026
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features. Education and monitoring are part of lowering energy cost/uses. Simple concept that targets low‐ and <br />middle‐income residents. Short turnaround time (6 months‐year). <br />#5 Ranked Project – Trees for the Triangle – Tree Planting and Education <br />Applicant (Collaborators): Triangle Prescribed Burn Association (Through NC Cooperative <br />Extension), Bluestem Community NC <br />Funding Requested: $50,000 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $30,000 <br />Total Score (Out of 25 pts): 20.10 <br />Project Description: Trees for the Triangle will expand the native tree canopy in low‐equity, climate‐vulnerable <br />neighborhoods through a Pay‐What‐You‐Can planting program. The project will plant 200 trees, distribute 2,000 <br />seedlings, and offer workshops on climate‐resilient tree care. This approach improves flood resilience, reduces <br />emissions, and empowers residents to build greener, healthier communities. <br />Project Benefits: Planting 200 native trees and distributing 2,000 seedlings will reduce flooding, sequester carbon, <br />cool neighborhoods, and improve air quality in vulnerable areas. Workshops will equip residents to care for their <br />trees, extending benefits across the county. These efforts advance climate equity by expanding green space and <br />strengthening community resilience for future storm events. <br />Reviewer Comments: Targeted approach to planting trees in disadvantaged communities and educating residents. <br />Plan in place to engage and educate tree owners and keep trees alive. Strong partnerships. Deducted funding to <br />reduce administrative costs. <br />#6 Ranked Project – Red Hawk Farm – Renewable Energy Infrastructure <br />Applicant (Collaborators): Piedmont Electric Cooperative <br />Funding Requested: $30,000 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $30,000 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 19.74 <br />Project Description: Red Hawk Farm (52‐acre organic farm supplying high‐quality produce year‐round using soil‐ <br />based greenhouse production and technical growing strategies) seeks funds to transition from fossil‐fuel dependence <br />to renewable energy systems to strengthen resilience and reduce operating costs. This shift will also advance climate‐ <br />conscious farming and help peers adopt similar solutions. <br />Project Benefits: Bringing three‐phase power to this farm will enable solar and geothermal systems that significantly <br />reduce greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate major energy costs. Savings can be reinvested in staff wages and <br />shared as a model for other regional farms seeking climate‐smart operations. The project also strengthens Orange <br />County’s agricultural sector and expands hands‐on learning opportunities for students and community partners. <br />Reviewer Comments: The CFE was very impressed by this grant. They applied last year and were turned down but <br />took advice and recommendations to make this year's grant request very appealing with stronger, more realistic <br />business/farm application than last year's with increased partnerships/collaborators. The HRC acknowledged <br />wanting to encourage businesses like this which support our regional county education systems, <br /> <br />#7 Ranked Project – Upstream Works/Carolina Community Compost – Compost Collection in 7 <br />neighborhoods and 1 church <br />Applicant (Collaborators): Compost Now <br />Funding Requested: $30,478 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $21,300 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 19.7 <br />9Docusign Envelope ID: FE98AD8C-2A26-4FC1-9B3F-6DEB6E3A41EE
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