Approve Inventory Item No. 322 to provide a grant to Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) in the amount of $20,000 relating to its Homelessness Prevention Program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong)
The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to approve a grant of $20,000 to Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) for its Homelessness Prevention Program. The item is scheduled for final consideration on June 18, 2026. The grant aims to support families at risk of housing instability and includes direct rental assistance, program administration, and outreach. The document also notes that the action will benefit children and seniors and has no significant sustainability implications.
Key points
Recommendation to approve a $20,000 grant to SIREN for its Homelessness Prevention Program.
The item is scheduled for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
The grant will support rental assistance and related program costs.
The program aims to help families maintain stable housing during crises.
The action will benefit children and seniors.
No significant sustainability implications are noted.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128781 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 322 SIREN RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 322 to provide a grant to Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) in the amount of $20,000 relating to its Homelessness Prevention Program, 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. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION This grant proposed by District 2 will support half of the SIREN’s Homelessness Prevention Program costs, including direct rental assistance up to 3 months, program administration, and outreach and materials. The SIREN Homelessness Prevention program will provide targeted rental subsidy assistance to families at risk of housing instability resulting from range of systemic factors including due to detention-related family disruption,...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by Services Immigrant Rights & Education (SIREN) to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. SIREN is requesting $50,000 for programs that support various strategic priorities, including expanding access to behavioral health services and increasing access to housing. The request indicates that SIREN is a nonprofit entity and has previously received funding from the County. The document also notes that SIREN is open to partial funding and can leverage it to attract additional support.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Services Immigrant Rights & Education (SIREN)
Amount requested: $50,000
Type: Nonprofit Entity
Geographical reach: Countywide
Previous funding: SIREN received $90,000 in the previous fiscal year from multiple County districts
Open to partial funding
Supervisor requesting approval: Supervisor Duong
Recommended funding amount: $20,000
Limitations
The document does not specify the duration of the program or activities.
The document does not provide specific dates for the previous funding received.
There are unresolved placeholders for identifying the fiscal sponsor.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Services Immigrant Rights & Education (SIREN) Amount of funding requested: 50,000 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 ✔ Yes Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act...