Approve Inventory Item No. 115 to provide a grant to Silicon Valley Urban Debate League in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting Debate for Community Voice, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)
This document is a formal budget inventory item recommending a grant of $5,000 to the Silicon Valley Urban Debate League for debate programming in the East Side Union High School District for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The grant aims to support in-school and afterschool debate initiatives. The Silicon Valley Urban Debate League is a nonprofit established in 2015 that focuses on providing access to debate and leadership development for students in under-resourced public schools in Santa Clara County. The document outlines the steps following approval, which include contacting the grantee to execute a contract amendment and distribute funds.
Key points
Grant amount: $5,000
Purpose: Support debate programming for students in East Side Union High School District
Organization: Silicon Valley Urban Debate League, founded in 2015
Grant usage: Must be open to all eligible candidates/participants
Next steps: Contact grantee for contract amendment and fund distribution
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128476 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Updated Formal Budget Inventory Item No. 115 - Silicon Valley Urban Debate League RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 115 to provide a grant to Silicon Valley Urban Debate League in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting Debate for Community Voice, 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 Silicon Valley Urban Debate League to provide in-school and afterschool debate programming for students in the East Side Union High School District in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Silicon Valley Urban Debate League (SVUDL) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 to expand access to academic debate and leadership development for students in underresourced public schools across Santa Clara County. SVUDL works with school districts, teachers, and community partners to bring debate programs into schools, including classroom curriculum, coaching, and...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by the Silicon Valley Urban Debate League. It outlines the request for funding, the type of entity, and various details regarding the program's geographical reach, duration, and alignment with Board of Supervisors strategic priorities. The document indicates that the entity does not have a fiscal sponsor and provides information about previous funding received from the County. It also includes a section for supervisor approval.
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Entity requesting funding: Silicon Valley Urban Debate League
Funding requested: unspecified amount
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: Countywide
Duration of program: Year round
Current or past recipient of County funding: Yes
Affirmation of compliance with funding terms: Yes
Limitations
The amount of funding requested is not clearly specified.
There are unresolved placeholders in the text, such as the specific amount of funding recommended and the identification of a fiscal sponsor.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:ISilicon Valley Urban Debate League Amount of funding requested:~_2_5_,0_0_0_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___. 0 Nonprofit Entity D For-Profit Entity Type ofEntity/lndividual(s):0 Governmental Entity D Other:!..___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____, 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?0 No D 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 'l!!:!J!.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: D Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): 0District 1 0District 2 Duration of program or...