Approve Inventory Item No. 251 to provide a grant to Valley Health Foundation in the amount of $6,000 relating to supporting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workshops for students and families, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong)
The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to the Board of Supervisors for the approval of a grant to the Valley Health Foundation. The grant, amounting to $6,000, is intended to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workshops for students and families. The recommendation emphasizes the positive impact on underserved communities and the overall health of Santa Clara County. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
Recommendation to approve a $6,000 grant to Valley Health Foundation.
Funding is aimed at supporting STEM workshops for underserved communities.
The item is scheduled for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
The Valley Health Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit focused on health outcomes in Santa Clara County.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128732 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 251 Valley Health Foundation RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 251 to provide a grant to Valley Health Foundation in the amount of $6,000 relating to supporting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workshops for students and families, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $6,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Promoting and supporting STEM workshops for students and families from underserved communities helps improve overall health in Santa Clara County by increasing economic opportunity and mobility in those communities. Workshops strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills, and stimulate intellectual curiosity, STEM competence and STEM confidence. CHILD IMPACT The recommended action will benefit children and families with proposed funding through the District 2 Budget Inventory process. SENIOR IMPACT The recommended action will have no/neutral implications for...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request from the Valley Health Foundation to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The foundation is requesting $6,000 to support programs aimed at enhancing support for children and families. The funding is not intended for political or religious purposes, and the foundation affirms compliance with the County's grant agreement terms. The proposed activities are countywide and not multi-year. The foundation has received previous funding to act as a fiscal sponsor but is not currently a recipient of County funding for similar programs.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Valley Health Foundation
Amount requested: $6,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: Countywide
Multi-year: No
Supports strategic priority: Enhancing support for children and families
Current contracts with County: Yes, for fiscal sponsorship
Funding will not be used for prohibited purposes
Supervisor requesting approval: Supervisor Duong
Limitations
The document does not specify the exact nature of the program or activities to be funded beyond enhancing support for children and families.
The document contains unresolved placeholders regarding the identification of a fiscal sponsor, which is marked as 'please identify'.
The document does not provide specific dates for the duration of the program beyond 'FY26-27'.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Valley Health Foundation Amount of funding requested: 6,000 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 Multi-year? ✔ No Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act disclosures prior to Board...