The Orange County Community Climate Action Grant Program is dedicated to accelerating climate change mitigation actions in Orange County.
Donor Name: Orange County
State: North Carolina
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/18/2023
Size of the Grant: $282,042
Details:
The Board of Orange County Commissioners (BOCC) intends to use the Climate Action Fund to support projects that would not be completed without funding assistance. Existing projects and programs may be eligible if the applicant can demonstrate that Climate Action Funding would significantly accelerate the pace or amplify the scope of the project or program. Projects that contain repairs and replacement of necessary technology or infrastructure must show both energy efficiency improvements and demonstrate that the project is unlikely to be funded through another funding mechanism within the next 5 years.
This is looking for great project ideas that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make a positive impact in their community.
Funding Information
The application period for Orange County’s Community Climate Action Grant is open for FY23-24. An estimated $282,042 in funding will be provided to support community expansion of climate change mitigation and resilience projects that build on Orange County’s long history of sustainable actions. An additional $282,042 in funding will be set aside to fund applications from either of Orange County’s two public school districts.
Eligibility Criteria
All public and non‐profit entities are eligible to apply as well as small businesses whose gross revenues do not exceed $3 million annually. All proposed projects must demonstrate a positive impact on Orange County’s residents and environment as described in the scoring criteria. All funds awarded through this grant program should be spent in Orange County. Before funds can be distributed, successful applicants must have the legal standing to enter into a contractual funding agreement with Orange County. Such legal standing is not required at the time of application.
Applications are scored using a 26-point scale based on the following weighted criteria:
- Social Justice and Racial Equity (6pts)
- Greenhouse gas emissions reduced (4 pts)
- Efficient use of Funds (4 pts)
- Capacity of Applicant (3 pts)
- Local Economic Development (3 pts)
- Amount and Duration of Engagement (3 pts)
- Time to complete (3 pts)
For more information, visit Orange County.
