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Community Climate Action Grant: Funded Projects

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FY25 Grant Recipients

Bicycle Recycling, Refurbishment, & Redistribution - $25,000 

Building on work from last year’s grant, Charlottesville Community Bikes will expand its bicycle recycling, refurbishment, and redistribution programs, providing affordable, sustainable transportation to underserved communities in Albemarle County. 

Accelerating GHG Reduction with Community Service Organizations - $20,000 

Community Climate Collaborative will conduct climate action workshops for leadership of places of community gathering, such as congregations, community centers, youth centers, and education centers, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency, solar power, electrification of both buildings and vehicles, and waste management. 

Supporting Expansion and Electrification at New Roots Farm - $25,000 

Building on work from last year’s grant, International Rescue Committee’s New Roots Farm will begin a major re-design and expansion of New Roots Farm while also phasing out additional fossil fuel-based equipment in favor of electric alternatives powered by solar. 

Solar Readiness for Low-Income Households - $25,000 

Local Energy Alliance Program will provide roof repairs and energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households that are otherwise eligible for and on track to receive Dominion Energy’s Income- and Age-Qualifying Solar Program, which expires at the end of this year. 

Community Composting System - $5,000  

Wildrock will install a composting system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food waste generated by visitors and develop educational curricula on composting, soil health, and nutrient cycling.

FY24 Grant Recipients

Bicycle Recycling, Refurbishment, & Redistribution at Charlottesville Community Bikes
 BIKES

Charlottesville Community Bikes utilized its grant for its bike recycling, refurbishment, and redistribution program, to provide more affordable and sustainable transportation options to underserved communities in Albemarle County. So far, they’ve hosted four mobile repair clinics in the county during the grant cycle. Their Kids’ Bike Program has seen a 60% increase in capacity, and their Referral Bike Program for Teens & Adults has grown by 120%. 
FLIPP's Accelerated Clean Energy (FACE) Project 
 FLIPP

FLIPP Inc. hosted two of its Installing and Designing PV (PhotoVoltaic) Systems credentialing training programs in the area, serving ___ community members, including ___ Albemarle residents. As of mid-April, ___ participants have become North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Associate certified! 
Community-Based Vermicomposting at Autism Sanctuary 
 VERMICOMPOSTING

Autism Sanctuary is starting a vermicomposting initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote green gardening practices in the local community, and provide additional jobs and learning experiences to those with autism in Central Virginia. 
New Roots Farm
 NEW ROOTS

The International Rescue Committee at New Roots Farm utilized its grant to purchase an electric weed eater and several additional 40V batteries to work with an electric tiller purchased during the 2023 growing season. New Roots also convened a steering committee composed of New Roots Farm gardeners, to determine the future of the farm site and a strategic planning process for the 2024 growing season.  
Peabody School’s Darden Towe Postage Stamp Prairie Parks and School Partnership  
 PEABODY Peabody School students, in partnership with the Center for Urban Habitats and other community organizations, are restoring a 10,000-square-foot area to Piedmont native grasses. Later phases of the project could ultimately include 1.5 acres of parkland/restored grassland in Darden Towe Park.