Approve Inventory Item No. 45 to provide a grant to Helping Hands Silicon Valley in the amount of $15,000 relating to supporting the Respite Housing and Supportive Services Bridge Program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)
The document outlines a budget item for the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors regarding a grant to Helping Hands Silicon Valley. Supervisor Otto Lee recommends approving a $15,000 grant to support the Respite Housing and Supportive Services Bridge Program. The grant is intended for use during the 2026-2027 fiscal year to provide emergency respite motel stays and supportive services for individuals facing homelessness and financial insecurity. The item is set for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.
Key points
The document is from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.
It discusses Budget Inventory Item No. 45 for Helping Hands Silicon Valley.
A grant of $15,000 is recommended to support the Respite Housing and Supportive Services Bridge Program.
The grant is intended for use during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The item is scheduled for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.
Helping Hands Silicon Valley serves individuals facing homelessness and financial insecurity.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128514 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 45 - Helping Hands Silicon Valley RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 45 to provide a grant to Helping Hands Silicon Valley in the amount of $15,000 relating to supporting the Respite Housing and Supportive Services Bridge Program, 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 Helping Hands Silicon Valley to provide emergency respite motel stays and supportive services during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Helping Hands Silicon Valley (HHSV) was founded in 2020 in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic. The organization is dedicated to serving individuals facing homelessness & financial insecurity in the greater Sunnyvale area. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this grant must be open to eligible candidates/participants/attendees of all backgrounds. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL County staff will contact...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. It includes sections for the requesting entity's information, funding details, and alignment with strategic priorities. The entity is a nonprofit and does not have a fiscal sponsor. The geographical reach is unspecified, and the duration of the program is not provided. The document indicates that the entity has not previously received County funding for similar programs and has not applied for funding from other supervisorial districts. It affirms compliance with the County’s standard grant agreement. The recommended funding amount is $15,000.
Key points
Requesting entity is a nonprofit.
No fiscal sponsor is involved.
Geographical reach of the program is unspecified.
Duration of the program is not specified.
Entity has not received prior County funding for similar programs.
Entity has not applied for funding from other supervisorial districts.
Affirms compliance with County’s standard grant agreement.
Recommended funding amount is $15,000.
Limitations
Missing specific dates for the duration of the program.
Missing details on the geographical reach of the program.
Unresolved placeholders for strategic priorities and other sections.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Amount of funding requested: Type of Entity/Individual(s): Note: Nonprofit Governmental Entity Nonprofit Entity for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor? No For-Profit Entity ood tanding funding. 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: Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): District 1 Countywide District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Duration of program or activities (specify dates): Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act disclosures prior to Board approval: No Further information about the proposed funding: 1. Which...