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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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#15 Ranked Project – Carolina Advocates for Climate, Health and Equity – Climate Informed <br />Prenatal Care <br />Applicant (Collaborators): UNC Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine Division, Orange County <br />Health Department (OCHD) <br />Funding Requested: $10,000 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 15.29 <br />Project Description: This project will deliver climate‐health training to maternity care providers, focusing on reducing <br />pregnancy risks from extreme heat. It will develop evidence‐based materials, co‐design content with clinicians and <br />patients, and provide a one‐hour educational webinar. <br />Project Benefits: Training maternity‐care providers in climate‐related health risks will improve prenatal counseling <br />and help pregnant patients protect themselves during extreme heat events. The program will enhance provider <br />capacity and support Orange County’s heat‐action goals. Long‐term benefits include reduced pregnancy <br />complications, improved maternal health equity, and greater climate preparedness across the healthcare system. <br />Reviewer Comments: The CFE loves this project idea but it does not align with the goal of GHG reductions for the <br />CCAG. This heat mitigation project aligns nicely with the Heat Action Plan that is in development. The HRC <br />appreciated that from a social justice side, this is an innovative idea to support low income families early on in life, <br />addressing health disparities stratified by income & race. <br />#16 Ranked Project – Bluestem Community NC– Rooftop Solar Installation <br />Applicant (Collaborators): N/A <br />Funding Requested: $25,000 <br />Recommended Funding Level: $0 <br />Total Score (Out of 26 pts): 14.67 <br />Project Description: Bluestem Community plans to install a 9.628 kW solar array with battery backup on a new barn <br />extension to move toward net‐zero energy use. The project aligns with the organization’s conservation‐focused <br />mission and supports its community and ecological programming. The south‐facing roof will host 16 solar panels to <br />meet current and future energy needs. <br />Project Benefits: Installing on‐site solar with battery storage will move Bluestem toward net‐zero operations and <br />eliminate dependence on fossil‐fuel‐generated electricity. The system will reduce emissions from equipment and <br />vehicle charging while lowering long‐term utility costs. Savings can be reinvested in community programming, <br />accessibility improvements, and environmental stewardship. <br />Reviewer Comments: This project doesn't seem to meet the objective of working towards racial equity or working <br />for the broader community within Orange County. <br />Appendix: Full Scoring Table: <br />Final <br />Rank Applicant Name Project Name Amount <br />Requested <br />1. Average <br />Social <br />Justice and <br />Racial Equity <br />(0-6 pts) <br />2. Average <br />Emissions <br />Reduced <br />(0-4 pts) <br />3. Average <br />Efficient <br />Use of <br />Funds <br />(0-4 pts) <br />4. Average <br />Capacity <br />of <br />Applicant <br />(0-3 pts) <br />5. Average <br />Local <br />Economic <br />Development <br />(0-3 pts) <br />6. Average <br />Amount and <br />Duration of <br />Engagement <br />(0-3 pts) <br />7. Average <br />Time to <br />Complete <br />(0-3 pts) <br />Total <br />Average <br />Score <br />1 <br />Table <br />Ministries, <br />Inc. <br />Twin Creeks <br />Farm <br />Expansion $50,000 5.67 2.80 2.70 2.70 2.50 2.60 2.60 21.57 <br />2 <br />Urban <br />Sustainability <br />Solutions, <br />Inc. <br />High-School <br />Students <br />Installing <br />Riparian <br />Buffers <br />$52,000 4.17 3.36 3.36 2.73 2.27 2.73 2.73 21.35 <br />13Docusign Envelope ID: FE98AD8C-2A26-4FC1-9B3F-6DEB6E3A41EE
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