Matter SCC-128585

Approve Inventory Item No. 119 to provide a grant to Social Ground Foundation in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting education, promotion, and year-round organizational leadership related to Juneteenth for the City of Milpitas, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)

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Fiscal/Budget Item Printout

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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding a grant to the Social Ground Foundation. The grant of $5,000 is intended to support educational initiatives and events related to Juneteenth in the City of Milpitas. The recommendation includes a request for final approval on June 18, 2026.

Key points

The document is from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.
It is related to Budget Inventory Item No. 119 for the Social Ground Foundation.
The recommended action is to approve a grant of $5,000.
The grant is for supporting education and organizational leadership related to Juneteenth.
The Social Ground Foundation was founded in 2023.
The grant must be used for educational content and events open to all backgrounds.
County staff will execute a contract amendment and distribute funds following approval.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128585 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 119 - Social Ground Foundation RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 119 to provide a grant to Social Ground Foundation in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting education, promotion, and year-round organizational leadership related to Juneteenth for the City of Milpitas, 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 Social Ground Foundation to develop and deliver year-round educational content, event production, and coordination relating to Juneteenth and its continued significance today. Social Ground Foundation was founded in 2023 with the goal of empowering communities throughout multi-media storytelling, outreach, and serving as a creative resource to drive positive change. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this grant must be open to eligible candidates/participants/attendees of all backgrounds....

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Social Ground Foundation - Cover Sheet

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This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by the Social Ground Foundation to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The foundation is requesting $5,000 for a program that supports and educates around the Juneteenth holiday and celebration, which aligns with strategic priorities such as strengthening community safety and reforming the criminal justice system. The program is planned to run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and is intended to have a countywide reach. The foundation confirms that it does not have a fiscal sponsor and has not received current funding from the County for similar activities. The document indicates that the foundation has previously received $2,500 in 2025 for a related initiative.

Key points

Entity requesting funding: Social Ground Foundation
Amount requested: $5,000
Type: Nonprofit Entity
Geographical reach: Countywide
Duration of program: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Supports strategic priorities: Strengthening community safety and reforming the criminal justice system, Support and education around Juneteenth holiday
Previous funding: $2,500 in 2025 for a related initiative
No fiscal sponsor
No current contracts or funding from the County

Limitations

The document does not specify the type of entity or individual requesting funding beyond indicating it is a nonprofit.
The document does not provide information on the specific districts other than District 3.
The document does not clarify if the funding request is part of a multi-year program despite indicating 'Yes' for multi-year.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Social Ground Foundation Amount of funding requested: $5000 Type of Entity/Individual(s): Governmental Entity Other: ✔ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary of State showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor? ✔ 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): District 2 District 1 ✔ District 3 District 4 District 5 Duration of program or activities (specify dates): January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 Multi-year? No ✔ Yes...