Approve Inventory Item No. 266 to provide a grant to Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful in the amount of $5,000 relating to BioBlitz events, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong)

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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to the Board of Supervisors for the approval of a grant of $5,000 to Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful for BioBlitz events. The funds will support activities that engage families in exploring local wildlife and habitats. The document includes fiscal implications, reasons for the recommendation, and impacts on children and seniors. It also provides background on Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful and outlines steps following approval.

Key points

• Recommendation to approve a $5,000 grant to Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful.
• Funds will support BioBlitz events aimed at engaging families with local wildlife.
• The grant aligns with the Board of Supervisors' policy cap.
• Positive sustainability implications are noted.
• The organization KCCB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit formed in 2015.

Limitations

• The document appears to be a draft as it includes placeholders for dates and lacks final approval details.
• The specific date for final consideration and approval is mentioned but not confirmed.

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This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful, seeking $13,000. The entity is a nonprofit and does not have a fiscal sponsor. The funding is intended to support programs that enhance support for children and families and promote sustainability. The entity has not received prior funding from the County for similar programs. The request indicates that partial funding could be utilized by scaling back the number of events hosted. The document includes a section for supervisory district use, indicating Supervisor Duong is involved.

Key points

• Entity requesting funding: Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful
• Amount requested: $13,000
• Type of entity: Nonprofit
• No fiscal sponsor involved
• Geographical reach: District 2
• Duration of activities: All of 2026 to June 30, 2026
• Supports strategic priorities: Enhancing support for children and families, promoting sustainability
• No previous County funding for similar programs
• Partial funding can be used by scaling back events
• Supervisor requesting approval: Supervisor Duong

Limitations

• The document contains unresolved placeholders, such as specific dates for the duration of the program.
• The document does not specify the amount of funding recommended by the supervisor.

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Karan Gathani expresses strong support for Agenda Item #224, a grant application by Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful to host BioBlitz events. Gathani emphasizes the importance of these events for community engagement with local ecology and wildlife protection.

Key points

• Support for Agenda Item #224 regarding a grant application.
• The grant is for hosting BioBlitz events by Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful.
• BioBlitz events provide opportunities for community engagement with nature.
• Supporting the grant is seen as beneficial for Santa Clara County.

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