Matter SCC-128522

Approve Inventory Item No. 49 to provide a grant to Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting stipends for unhoused individuals, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)

Homelessness Board of Supervisors

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Fiscal/Budget Item Printout

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The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding a grant for the Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative. The proposed grant of $5,000 is intended to support stipends for unhoused individuals participating in environmental work. The initiative operates under the nonprofit Enact Our Dreams and aims to address social issues through youth involvement. The grant must be used specifically for stipends and is open to participants from all backgrounds. Following approval, county staff will execute a contract amendment and distribute the funds.

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Recommendation to approve a $5,000 grant for the Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative.
The grant supports stipends for unhoused individuals involved in environmental work.
The initiative operates under the nonprofit Enact Our Dreams.
The grant must be used specifically for stipends and is open to all backgrounds.
County staff will execute a contract amendment and distribute funds after approval.

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The document does not provide details on the final approval process or any specific outcomes.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128522 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 49 - Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 49 to provide a grant to Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting stipends for unhoused individuals, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $5,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant may only be used by the Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative to provide stipends for unhoused individuals participating in environmental work at the Our City Forest community nursery during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative (HEVI) is based in San Jose, California and operates under the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Enact Our Dreams. Founded in 2021 by high schoolers with the nonprofit, HEVI uses youth voices and perspectives to address key social issues. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this grant must be...

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Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative - Cover Sheet

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This document is a cover sheet for the Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative requesting funding from the County of Santa Clara. The initiative is seeking $5,000 in funding and is classified as a nonprofit entity with a fiscal sponsor identified as 'ENACT OUR DREAMS'. The program aims to increase access to housing and promote sustainability. It is a multi-year initiative starting in 2021 and ongoing. The entity has not received prior funding from the County for similar programs and affirms compliance with grant agreement terms.

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Entity requesting funding: Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative
Funding amount requested: $5,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit with fiscal sponsor 'ENACT OUR DREAMS'
Geographical reach: District 2
Duration of program: 2021 to ongoing, multi-year
Supports strategic priorities: Increasing access to housing, promoting sustainability
No prior funding from the County for similar programs
Affirms compliance with grant agreement terms

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative Amount of funding requested:_1,,.,,1$-5_0_0_0_.0_0_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __. Type ofEntity/lndividual(s):0 Governmental Entity [lJ Nonprofit Entity D For-Profit Entity D Other: !....._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____. Note: Nonprofit and/or-profit entities must provide current Certificate ofStatus from Secretary ofState showing good standing to receivefanding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor?□ No [lJ Yes (please identify): IENACT OUR DREAMS A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing fonds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available Q!!D!_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: Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): D Countywide D District 1...