Approve Inventory Item No. 63 to provide a grant to Latino Education Advancement Foundation in the amount of $10,000 relating to supporting the Family Engagement and Advocacy program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)
This document is a budget item printout from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors regarding a grant to the Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF). It recommends approving a grant of $10,000 to support the Family Engagement and Advocacy program, with final consideration scheduled for June 18, 2026. The grant aims to enhance community education and awareness around financial aid and college preparation. LEAF was established in 2017 to improve college preparation for students in Santa Clara County.
Key points
Document pertains to a budget item for the Latino Education Advancement Foundation.
Recommended grant amount is $10,000.
The grant supports the Family Engagement and Advocacy program.
Final consideration for the grant is scheduled for June 18, 2026.
LEAF was founded in 2017 to address college preparation gaps.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128566 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 63 - Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF) RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 63 to provide a grant to Latino Education Advancement Foundation in the amount of $10,000 relating to supporting the Family Engagement and Advocacy program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $10,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant may only be used by the Latino Education Advancement Foundation to administer the Advocacy 101 program focusing on increasing community education and awareness around financial aid in higher education and college preparation through workshops, ongoing resources, community forums, and touch points for qualified students and families of all backgrounds. Latino Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF) was founded in 2017 to address the gaps in college preparation for students across Santa Clara County. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this...
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Latino Education Advancement Foundation - Cover Letter
The Latino Education Advancement Foundation is requesting funding from the County of Santa Clara. The request includes a multi-year program aimed at supporting San Jose students and families in education and career pathways. The foundation has not received current funding from the county and affirms compliance with grant agreement terms. The request supports various strategic priorities of the Board of Supervisors.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Latino Education Advancement Foundation
Funding amount requested: $12,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: Districts 1, 2, and 3
Duration of program: Not specified, but indicated as multi-year
Affirmation of compliance with grant terms: Yes
Current or past recipient of County funding: Yes, with specified past amounts
No current contracts or funding from the County
Ability to use partial funding: Yes
Limitations
The funding amount requested appears to have a typographical error ('l2s,ooo' should be '$12,000').
The duration of the program is not clearly specified.
Unresolved placeholders and blank fields affect the completeness of the summary.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Latino Education Advancement Foundation Amount of funding requested:l2s,ooo Type of Entity/Individual(s):□ Governmental Entity D Other: □ ___________________________ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity .__ __, 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?[Z] No □ 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: □ Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): [Z] District 1 [Z] District 2 [Z] District 3 □ District 4 □ District 5 I Duration of program or activities...