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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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2/26/2026
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3/2/2026
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Project Description: Carolina Community Compost will expand its successful neighborhood‐led composting model to <br />7 additional Orange County neighborhoods and one church, significantly reducing landfill waste and greenhouse gas <br />emissions and supplying compost to community gardens in low‐income areas, improving soil health and access to <br />fresh food. A part‐time Compost Ambassador will support outreach and education for one new 24/7 CompostNow <br />bin placed near a low‐income neighborhood, helping lay the groundwork for broader countywide composting. <br />Project Benefits: Expanding to new neighborhoods will divert 77 tons of food waste and cut 52 tons of CO₂e, <br />annually, and reduce landfill fees for local governments. Participating households also gain climate education, <br />stronger social connections, and healthier habits. The compost produced will support community gardens, benefiting <br />more than 700 additional residents with fresh food and improved soil. <br />Reviewer Comments: Interesting project with qualified organizers that have implemented a highly successful <br />program with expansion opportunities. This project can easily accommodate partial funding. CFE is interested in <br />seeing how it works for its potential for broader adoption and impact. <br />#8 Ranked Project – Weaver Community Housing Association– Energy Efficient Window <br />Installation <br />Applicant (Collaborators): Farewell Earth <br />Funding Requested: $61,352 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $61,305 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 18.64 <br />Project Description: Weaver Community Housing Association (WCHA), an affordable community housing co‐ <br />operative, seeks funding to replace 55 aging, inefficient, and leaking windows across seven cooperative housing <br />units. The project benefits 24 residents, including eight children, and will be completed with a long‐time local <br />contractor. <br />Project Benefits: Replacing failing, single‐pane windows will reduce energy waste, lower utility bills, and improve <br />ventilation and indoor air quality for seven low‐income households. The upgrades will prevent mold, moisture <br />intrusion, and long‐term structural damage. These custom windows protect a unique affordable housing asset while <br />improving comfort and reducing climate‐related energy burdens. <br />Reviewer Comments: Fully funded because other organizations who applied for CCAG have access to other funding. <br />#9 Ranked Project – Hillsborough Community Garden – Solar Powered Community Garden <br />Irrigation <br />Applicant (Collaborators): N/A <br />Funding Requested: $18,000 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 18.27 <br />Project Description: The Hillsborough Community Garden needs a reliable water supply independent of the town <br />system to remain functional during drought or emergencies. A proposed solar‐powered well on nearby church <br />property would provide sustainable, cost‐effective irrigation. This solution also models environmentally friendly <br />practices for other community gardens. <br />Project Benefits: All the produce grown by the Hillsborough Community Garden (HCG) for the past three years has <br />gone to food insecure families via PORCH Hillsborough, providing needed fresh vegetables to over 1000 people. At <br />our previous location in 2024 we grew and distributed more than 1500 pounds of fresh produce. <br />Reviewer Comments: CFE members support the idea of community gardens that feed others in need but were not <br />convinced a well would be needed in downtown Hillsborough. CFE also felt the GHG estimates might be too high. <br />The HRC mentioned that they would like to see communication with the communities supported by PORCH. <br />10Docusign Envelope ID: FE98AD8C-2A26-4FC1-9B3F-6DEB6E3A41EE
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