Approve Inventory Item No. 83 to provide a grant to Opening Doors Silicon Valley in the amount of $2,500 relating to supporting coordination of unhoused resource fairs and distribution of meals and clothing items to those in need, 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 Budget Inventory Item No. 83, which proposes a grant of $2,500 to Opening Doors Silicon Valley. The grant aims to support coordination of resource fairs and distribution of meals and clothing to those in need in Santa Clara County during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The item is set for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.
Key points
The grant amount is $2,500.
The purpose of the grant is to support unhoused resource fairs and distribution of meals and clothing items.
The grant is intended for use during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Opening Doors Silicon Valley's mission is to reduce generational poverty and connect low-income populations to essential services.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128552 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 83 - Opening Doors Silicon Valley RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 83 to provide a grant to Opening Doors Silicon Valley in the amount of $2,500 relating to supporting coordination of unhoused resource fairs and distribution of meals and clothing items to those in need, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $2,500. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant may only be used by Opening Doors Silicon Valley to support unhoused resource fairs and distribution of meals and clothing items to anyone in need in Santa Clara County during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Opening Doors Silicon Valley’s mission is to reduce generational poverty in Santa Clara County. The organization does so by educating and connecting low-income populations and people experiencing homelessness to emergency food and vital safety net services in Santa Clara County and the heart of downtown San Jose. Positions, programs,...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by Opening Doors Silicon Valley to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The entity is a nonprofit seeking funding to support programs aimed at increasing access to housing. The request indicates that the entity does not have a fiscal sponsor and has not received county funding for similar programs in the past. The entity affirms compliance with the County's grant agreement terms and indicates that it can effectively use partial funding if the full amount is not awarded.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Opening Doors Silicon Valley
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Funding request is for increasing access to housing
No fiscal sponsor involved
Entity has not received county funding for similar programs previously
Affirms compliance with County's grant agreement terms
Can effectively use partial funding
Limitations
The amount of funding requested is unclear due to formatting issues.
The geographical reach of the program is not specified.
The duration of the program is not 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:!opening Doors Silicon Valley Amount of funding requested:lsooo Type of Entity/Individual(s):□ Governmental Entity D Nonprofit Entity □ For-Profit Entity Other: ..... lso_1_c3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___. 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. □ Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): □ District 1 □ District 2 [Z] District 3 □ District 4 □ District 5 Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: Duration of program or activities...