Approve Inventory Item No. 133 to provide a grant to To Be Empowered in the amount of $10,000 relating to supporting the Mindfulness Program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)
This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding Budget Inventory Item No. 133. It proposes a grant of $10,000 to the nonprofit organization To Be Empowered for supporting a Mindfulness Program aimed at fostering positive peer connections and emotional regulation among youth in Santa Clara County during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The recommendation includes a referral for final consideration and 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. 133.
The proposed grant amount is $10,000.
The grant is intended for To Be Empowered to support a Mindfulness Program.
The program aims to foster positive peer connections and emotional regulation.
To Be Empowered is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving youth in Santa Clara County.
The recommendation includes a referral for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128534 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 133 - To Be Empowered RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 133 to provide a grant to To Be Empowered in the amount of $10,000 relating to supporting the Mindfulness 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 To Be Empowered to provide mindfulness sessions to foster positive peer connections, emotional regulation, and community building in Santa Clara County during 2026-2027 fiscal year. To Be Empowered is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Union City, but serving youth and young adults in Santa Clara County. The organization has worked primarily with Santa Clara County’s low-income youth. 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 grantee to execute...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. It includes sections for the requesting entity's information, funding amount, type of entity, fiscal sponsorship details, geographical reach, program duration, strategic priorities supported, and previous funding history. It also contains a section for supervisor approval and recommended funding amounts.
Key points
The document is a cover sheet for a funding request.
It includes fields for the requesting entity's name, funding amount, and type.
The entity is identified as a nonprofit.
There is a section regarding fiscal sponsorship, indicating that the entity does not have a fiscal sponsor.
Geographical reach options include specific districts and countywide.
The document asks about alignment with Board of Supervisors strategic priorities.
It inquires about previous funding from the County and applications to other districts.
Limitations
The document contains many unfilled fields, including the amount of funding requested and specific dates for program duration.
There are unresolved placeholders for strategic priorities and other funding details.
The document does not specify whether it is a draft or final version.
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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...