Approve Inventory Item No. 53 to provide a grant to India Heritage Foundation in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting the Urban Permaculture Garden, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)
The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to approve a grant of $5,000 to the India Heritage Foundation for supporting the Urban Permaculture Garden. The grant is intended for use in the 2026-2027 fiscal year and aims to promote sustainable food production and community engagement. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
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Grant amount: $5,000
Purpose: Support Urban Permaculture Garden
Organization: India Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit
Grant usage: Must be open to all backgrounds
Final consideration date: June 18, 2026
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128525 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 53 - India Heritage Foundation RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 53 to provide a grant to India Heritage Foundation in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting the Urban Permaculture Garden, 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 India Heritage Foundation to fund its Urban Permaculture Garden in Milpitas in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Through the Urban Permaculture Garden, IHF hopes to promote sustainable food production and engagement with permaculture principles for all members of the community. India Heritage Foundation (IHF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to present, preserve, and promote the cultural heritage of India to contemporary society. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this grant must be open to eligible candidates/participants/attendees of all backgrounds. STEPS...
The document is a cover sheet for a funding request by the India Heritage Foundation to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The foundation is a nonprofit entity requesting funding for a program running from July 2026 to June 2027, with a focus on enhancing support for children and families and promoting sustainability. The foundation has previously received funding from District 3 and District 4. The request affirms that the funding will not be used for prohibited purposes and that the foundation can comply with the County's grant agreement.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: India Heritage Foundation
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Funding duration: July 2026 - June 2027
Previous funding received: $5,000 for FY 2024-2025 and $7,500 for FY 2025-2026 from District 3
Focus areas: Enhancing support for children and families, promoting sustainability
Affirmation of compliance with grant agreement terms
Limitations
Amount of funding requested is not clearly specified.
Geographical reach and specific district options are not fully filled out.
Unresolved placeholders in the document affect clarity.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:llndia Heritage Foundation Amount of funding requested:_1,,,,,12-5_,_0_0_0_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___. [lJ Nonprofit Entity Type ofEntity/lndividual(s):0 Governmental 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?[l] No D Yes (please identify): 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 0District 2 [l]District 3 ODistrict 4...