Approve Inventory Item No. 36 to provide a grant to Empower And Excel in the amount of $15,000 relating to supporting development of socially responsible youth leaders and provision of youth-led aid and services to the unhoused, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)
The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding Budget Inventory Item No. 36, which proposes a grant of $15,000 to the nonprofit organization Empower And Excel. The grant aims to support the development of socially responsible youth leaders and provide aid to the unhoused in Santa Clara County. The funds are intended for use by June 2027 for providing essential supplies to the unhoused. The recommendation is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
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Recommendation to approve a $15,000 grant to Empower And Excel.
The grant supports development of youth leaders and aid to the unhoused.
Funds must be used by June 2027 for providing essential supplies.
Empower And Excel is a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment and community service.
Final consideration of the item is scheduled for June 18, 2026.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128498 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 36 - Empower And Excel RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 36 to provide a grant to Empower And Excel in the amount of $15,000 relating to supporting development of socially responsible youth leaders and provision of youth-led aid and services to the unhoused, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $15,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant may only be used by Empower And Excel to provide food, blankets, hygiene supplies, basic necessities to the unhoused in Santa Clara County by June 2027. Empower And Excel is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and children through community service, leadership development, and educational support. Founded in 2015, the organization’s mission is to inspire young individuals to engage in meaningful volunteerism while addressing the needs of underserved communities and fostering a culture of compassion, responsibility, and civic...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by Empower and Excel to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The request includes details about the entity, funding amount, program duration, and strategic priorities supported by the proposed activities. The entity has received previous funding and affirms compliance with grant terms.
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Entity requesting funding: Empower and Excel
Funding amount requested: $15,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Duration of program: August 2026 to June 2027
Geographical reach: Countywide
Previous funding received: URJGENT grant from 2021 to 2025
Affirms compliance with grant terms
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:! Empower And Excel Amount of funding requested:l!a..$-1_5_,_o_o_o_ _ _ _ _ _~ - ~ - - - - - ~ - ~ - - - - - - - - ~ Type ofEntity/Individual(s):0 Governmental Entity 0 Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity D D Other:I..___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____. Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary ofState showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor?0 No D Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available only for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: D Countywide D District 1 0 District 2 0District 3 ODistrict 4 ODistrict 5 Duration of program or activities (specify dates):...