Approve Inventory Item No. 298 to provide a grant to the Northwestern Association of Former Vietnamese Political Prisoners in the amount of $15,000 relating to cultural preservation, community support services, and assistance for former political prisoners in Santa Clara County, 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 approve a grant of $15,000 to the Northwestern Association of Former Vietnamese Political Prisoners for cultural preservation and community support services. The grant aims to benefit both youth and seniors in Santa Clara County by promoting cultural awareness and providing support services. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
Grant amount: $15,000
Purpose: Cultural preservation, community support services for former political prisoners
Beneficiaries: Youth and seniors
Events funded by the grant must be open to all eligible participants
Final consideration date: June 18, 2026
Limitations
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Specific details regarding the approval process and outcomes are not provided.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128721 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 298 – Northwestern Association of Former Vietnamese Political Prisoners RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 298 to provide a grant to the Northwestern Association of Former Vietnamese Political Prisoners in the amount of $15,000 relating to cultural preservation, community support services, and assistance for former political prisoners in Santa Clara County, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $15,000. 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. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant will support ongoing community-based programming, including annual commemorative events (e.g., Black April, Armed Forces Day, Lunar New Year) that serve hundreds of attendees annually, as well as year-round community gatherings and support services. Funds will also support...
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This document is a budget inventory item cover sheet for the Northwestern Association of Former Viet Political Prisoners requesting $20,000 in funding. The organization is a nonprofit entity with a countywide geographical reach. The proposed funding duration is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and it aims to enhance support for children and families, as well as cultural preservation and mental health support for former political prisoners. The organization has previously received $20,000 from District 2 for similar activities. The document indicates that partial funding would still allow for core events and community engagement activities.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Northwestern Association of Former Viet Political Prisoners
Amount requested: $20,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: Countywide
Funding duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Previous funding received: $20,000 from District 2 for office rental and member support
Funding aims to enhance support for children and families and cultural preservation
Partial funding can support core events and outreach activities
Limitations
The document does not specify the exact amount of funding recommended by the supervisor.
There are unresolved placeholders regarding the identification of a fiscal sponsor.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Northwestern Association of Former VIET Political Prisoners Amount of funding requested: $20,000 Twenty Thousand 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 Yes Levine Act: The entity/individual will...
This document contains letters of support for the Northwestern Association of Former Viet Political Prisoners from Ha Dinh Huy and Tuan Hoang Van, both residents of San Jose and former officers of the National Police of the Republic of Vietnam. They express their support for the association's active participation in Vietnamese-American community events and its organization of commemorative ceremonies for fallen military personnel and political prisoners. The letters highlight the association's efforts in honoring Vietnamese culture and providing support to families of former political prisoners.
Key points
Ha Dinh Huy and Tuan Hoang Van support the Northwestern Association of Former Viet Political Prisoners.
Both authors are former officers of the National Police of the Republic of Vietnam and former political prisoners.
The association participates in annual events like the Lunar New Year Festival and the April 30th National Day of Mourning.
They organize memorial services for military personnel and political figures from the Republic of Vietnam.
The association engages with the Vietnamese-American community and allied ethnic groups.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Subject: ĐỜI MỚI MEDIA Sunday, May 10, 2026 5:23 PM BoardOperations; D2Inventory; Vo, Ly; Tuan Van [EXTERNAL] LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE NORTHWEST U.S. ASSOCIATION OF POLITICAL PRISONERS LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE NORTHWESTERN . ASSOCIATION OF FORMER VIET POLITICAL PRISONERS AGENDA ITEM NO. 252 My name is Ha Dinh Huy, and I currently reside in the City of San Jose. In my capacity as a former officer of the National Police of the Republic of Vietnam, a former political prisoner in Vietnam, and a resident of Santa Clara County, I wholeheartedly support the NORTHWESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOMER VIET POLITICAL PRISONERS I support this association because they consistently and actively participate in annual events organized by the Vietnamese-American community in Northern California—such as the Lunar New Year Festival and the April 30th National Day of Mourning. Every year, the Association of Political Prisoners organizes numerous commemorative ceremonies, including: memorial services for the fallen military personnel, civil servants, and officials of the Republic of Vietnam; memorial services for Presidents Ngo Dinh Diem, Nguyen Van Thieu, and Tran Van...