Approve Inventory Item No. 271 to provide a grant to Latinas Contra Cancer in the amount of $20,000 relating to healthcare advocate training, 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 $20,000 to Latinas Contra Cancer for healthcare advocate training. The funding aims to support community members in navigating healthcare services and addressing health disparities. The grant will facilitate training sessions for participants in both English and Spanish, focusing on advocacy and access to equitable healthcare. The document also highlights the challenges faced by residents in District 2 regarding healthcare access and the mission of Latinas Contra Cancer.
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Recommendation for a $20,000 grant to Latinas Contra Cancer.
Funding is aimed at healthcare advocate training for community members.
Training sessions will be offered in both English and Spanish.
The grant supports efforts to address health disparities in District 2.
Latinas Contra Cancer has been operating since 2003 and focuses on health equity.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128720 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 271 Latinas Contra Cancer RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 271 to provide a grant to Latinas Contra Cancer in the amount of $20,000 relating to healthcare advocate training, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $20,000 .The recommended amount is less than the requested amount in order to align with the Board of Supervisors' policy cap while still funding the maximum number of requests. The organization has confirmed that partial funding will be leveraged with additional funding sources to provide services. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Residents of District 2 often have no primary care doctor, no social worker, and little experience navigating social safety net services. Residents also face multiple barriers to accessing health care services due to cultural and language gaps between themselves and providers; limited resources including lack of income, employment that does not...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request from Latinas Contra Cancer to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The organization is seeking funding for a program called the Defensoras Training program, which focuses on activities in East San Jose. The request includes details about previous funding received and confirms that the organization does not have a fiscal sponsor. The document also indicates that the entity will provide required disclosures prior to Board approval.
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Entity requesting funding: Latinas Contra Cancer
Funding requested: 11s,ooo
Type of entity: Nonprofit Entity
Fiscal Sponsor: No
Geographical reach: District 1
Duration of program: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Levine Act disclosures will be provided prior to Board approval
Previous funding received: $25,000 from D2 for the Defensoras Program
Current contracts with the County: Yes, including $20,000 from D1, $25,000 from D2, $15,000 from D3, and $25,000 from D5 for FY26
Funding will not be used for prohibited purposes
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet I Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Latinas Contra Cancer Amount of funding requested:11s,ooo Type of Entity/Individual(s):□ Governmental Entity D Other: □ ___________________________ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity .__ __, Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary ofState showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor?[Z] 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. □ Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): [Z] District 1 □ District 2 □ District 3 □ District 4 □ District 5 Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: Duration of program or activities (specify dates):...