Approve Inventory Item No. 128 to provide a grant to The HomeMore Project, Inc., in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting the Makeshift Traveler 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 HomeMore Project, Inc. for the Makeshift Traveler program. It recommends approving a one-time grant of $5,000 to support the program aimed at assisting people experiencing homelessness in San Jose during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The document outlines the purpose of the grant, the implications, and the next steps following approval.
Key points
The document is from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.
It pertains to Budget Inventory Item No. 128 for The HomeMore Project, Inc.
A grant of $5,000 is recommended to support the Makeshift Traveler program.
The grant is intended for use in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The HomeMore Project, Inc. was founded in July 2020 and operates multiple programs.
All funded positions, programs, services, and events must be open to all backgrounds.
Next steps include contacting the grantee to execute a contract amendment and distribute funds.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128529 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 128 - The HomeMore Project, Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 128 to provide a grant to The HomeMore Project, Inc., in the amount of $5,000 relating to supporting the Makeshift Traveler program, 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 HomeMore Project, Inc. to provide Makeshift Traveler backpacks for people experiencing homelessness in San Jose in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The HomeMore Project, Inc. was founded in July 2020 and operates three interdependent programs: a connectivity and survival program through the Makeshift Traveler backpack, an education initiative, and a transitional housing development project. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this grant must be open to eligible candidates/participants/attendees of all backgrounds. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL County staff will contact...
The document is a cover sheet for a funding request by The HomeMore Project, Inc. It indicates that the entity is a nonprofit and does not have a fiscal sponsor. The geographical reach of the program includes various districts, and the proposed funding supports several strategic priorities of the Board of Supervisors. The entity has not received prior County funding for similar programs and has not applied for funding from other supervisorial districts. The document includes a section for supervisor approval and funding recommendations.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: The HomeMore Project, Inc.
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Fiscal sponsor: No
Geographical reach: Various districts including Countywide
Strategic priorities supported: Expanding access to behavioral health services, increasing access to housing, strengthening community safety, enhancing support for children and families, promoting sustainability
Current or past recipient of County funding: No
Current contracts or funding from the County: No
Applied to other supervisorial districts for funding: No
Limitations
Missing specific amount of funding requested.
Missing duration of program or activities.
Unresolved placeholders for supervisor approval and funding recommendations.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Amount of funding requested: Type of Entity/Individual(s): Note: Nonprofit Governmental Entity Nonprofit Entity for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor? No For-Profit Entity ood tanding funding. 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: Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): District 1 Countywide District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Duration of program or activities (specify dates): Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act disclosures prior to Board approval: No Further information about the proposed funding: 1. Which...