Approve Inventory Item No. 199 to provide a grant to Our City Forest in the amount of $20,000 relating to supporting an Earth Month Community Tree Planting Campaign to expand canopy in under-canopied neighborhoods within District Four by engaging with residents and youth volunteers to plant climate-appropriate shade trees, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Ellenberg)

This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Susan Ellenberg to the Board of Supervisors regarding Inventory Item No. 199, which proposes a grant of $20,000 to Our City Forest for a community tree planting campaign. The campaign aims to engage residents and youth volunteers in planting climate-appropriate shade trees in under-canopied neighborhoods within District Four. The item is set for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Key points

• Recommendation to approve a $20,000 grant to Our City Forest.
• The grant supports an Earth Month Community Tree Planting Campaign.
• The campaign aims to expand tree canopy in under-canopied neighborhoods.
• Engagement with residents and youth volunteers is a key component.
• The grant must be used to support services open to all eligible participants.
• Positive impacts on children, youth, and seniors are anticipated.
• The action has positive sustainability implications.

Limitations

• The document includes a placeholder for the date of final consideration, which is June 18, 2026.
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This document is a coversheet for a funding request from Our City Forest to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The organization is requesting $25,000 for a program running from March 2027 to May 2027. The funding aims to enhance support for children and families and promote sustainability. Our City Forest is currently under contract with the County for related initiatives, which ends on June 30, 2026. The organization confirms it will not use the funding for prohibited purposes and can comply with the County's grant agreement.

Key points

• Funding request from Our City Forest for $25,000.
• Program duration: March 2027 - May 2027.
• Supports strategic priorities: enhancing support for children and families, promoting sustainability.
• Current contract with County Office of Sustainability ends June 30, 2026.
• Confirms compliance with County's grant agreement.

Limitations

• The document contains unresolved placeholders, such as the identification of a fiscal sponsor and specific details about other funding sources.
• The document appears to be a draft as it includes incomplete sections and placeholders.

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