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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga to approve a grant of $8,000 to Canopy, a community forestry nonprofit, to support their bilingual University of California Climate Stewards program. The grant aims to sustain equitable urban forests and provide free training to participants. The item is scheduled for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
- The grant amount is $8,000 for Canopy's bilingual University of California Climate Stewards program.
- Canopy is based in Palo Alto and focuses on community forestry and environmental leadership.
- The program aims to provide training in tree stewardship and climate literacy to local residents.
- Canopy will report on program participants and volunteer hours by February 28, 2027.
- The recommended action has no/neutral impact on children and seniors.
- The action is expected to have a positive impact on sustainability.
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- The document appears to be a draft as it includes a date for future consideration.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 128297 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 157 - Canopy RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 157 to provide a grant to Canopy in the amount of $8,000 relating to their bilingual University of California Climate Stewards program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Abe-Koga) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $8,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Canopy is a Palo Alto-based community forestry nonprofit that seeks to sustain equitable urban forests by utilizing local participation and fostering environmental leadership. Through its Community Forestry School (CFS), Canopy offers residents an opportunity to gain practical experience in tree stewardship, climate literacy, and community engagement. Over the past several years, this free nine-week course enabled approximately 150 participants to take on meaningful roles in caring for the region’s urban forest through projects such as Canopy’s fruit tree adoption program, tree walks, and residential tree...