Approve Inventory Item No. 40 to provide a grant to the Fred T. Korematsu Institute in the amount of $7,500 relating to supporting the Fred T. Korematsu Institute’s Documentary Film Curriculum Santa Clara County High School Pilot program implementation, 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 a grant to the Fred T. Korematsu Institute. The grant of $7,500 is intended to support the implementation of a documentary film curriculum for high school students in Santa Clara County. The recommendation includes a request for final approval on June 18, 2026, and details the fiscal implications and intended use of the grant funds.
Key points
The document is from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.
It is a recommendation for a grant to the Fred T. Korematsu Institute.
The grant amount is $7,500.
The grant supports the 'Of Civil Rights and Wrongs' curriculum for high school students.
The curriculum will be implemented in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
The recommendation is for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
The Fred T. Korematsu Institute was founded in 2009 to honor Fred Korematsu's legacy.
Limitations
The document contains a placeholder for the date, which is specified as May 13, 2026.
The document does not provide information on the approval process or outcomes beyond the proposed date.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128503 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 40 - Fred T. Korematsu Institute RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 40 to provide a grant to the Fred T. Korematsu Institute in the amount of $7,500 relating to supporting the Fred T. Korematsu Institute’s Documentary Film Curriculum Santa Clara County High School Pilot program implementation, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $7,500. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant may only be used by the Fred T. Korematsu Institute to develop and deliver the “Of Civil Rights and Wrongs” curriculum in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Education to Santa Clara Unified School District and East Side Union High School District students throughout the 2026-2027 school year. The Fred T. Korematsu Institute was founded in 2009 by Dr. Karen Korematsu, daughter of Fred Korematsu to honor her father’s legacy during WWII and beyond. The organization focuses on K-12 history education...
The Fred T. Korematsu Institute is requesting $25,000 in funding from the County of Santa Clara for the 2026-27 school year, with exact dates to be determined. The funding is intended to support programs that align with various Board of Supervisors strategic priorities, including enhancing support for children and families. The entity does not have a fiscal sponsor and has not received prior funding from the County for similar programs. The request affirms compliance with the County's standard grant agreement.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Fred T. Korematsu Institute
Amount requested: $25,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: Countywide
Duration of program: 2026-27 school year, exact dates TBD
No fiscal sponsor
Affirms compliance with County's grant agreement
Limitations
The text contains unresolved placeholders such as specific districts and additional strategic priorities.
The document does not specify the amount of funding recommended by the supervisor.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:IFred T. Korematsu Institute Amount of funding requested: $25,000 .!::::::;-------------r---------=:;------------' Type ofEntity/lndividual(s):0 Governmental Entity t/ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Other:!.___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____, D D Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary ofState showing good standing to receive fonding. 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 <.!!lD!.for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary ofState, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: D Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): □ District 1 0District 2 0District 3 □ District 4 ODistrict 5...