Approve Inventory Item No. 338 to provide a grant to Valley Verde in the amount of $7,500 relating to providing garden bed materials, gardening supplies, seedlings and seeds, and printed materials for the Shared Garden 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 $7,500 to Valley Verde for their Shared Garden Program, which serves 14 schools and 1,800 students in Santa Clara County. The funding will provide garden bed materials, gardening supplies, seedlings, seeds, and printed materials. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
Recommendation to approve a grant of $7,500 to Valley Verde.
Funding for garden bed materials, gardening supplies, seedlings, seeds, and printed materials.
Valley Verde's Shared Garden Program serves 14 schools and 1,800 students.
The program aims to enhance food security and provide gardening education.
Programs funded must be open to all eligible participants.
Limitations
The document includes placeholders for specific details such as the date and names of Board members.
The fiscal implications mention a one-time cost but do not specify the full requested amount.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128707 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 338 Valley Verde RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 338 to provide a grant to Valley Verde in the amount of $7,500 relating to providing garden bed materials, gardening supplies, seedlings and seeds, and printed materials for the Shared Garden Program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $7,500. 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 confirmed that partial funding is acceptable and the program will scale the number they can serve. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Valley Verde’s Shared Garden program is serving 14 schools, reaching 1,800 students, including District 2 schools Captain Jason M. Dahl, KIPP Heritage Academy, Shirakawa Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, KIPP Navigate College Prep,...
The Valley Verde budget-inventory cover sheet outlines a funding request of $25,000 from the County of Santa Clara. The entity is a nonprofit and has no fiscal sponsor. The program aims to enhance support for children and families and promote food security, with activities planned from August 2026 to June 2027. Valley Verde has received previous funding from the County and is currently a recipient of the Food Systems Resiliency Grant Program. The proposed funding will not overlap with existing grants. The request includes support from Supervisor Duong, with a recommended amount of $7,500.
Current funding: Food Systems Resiliency Grant Program, total $190,000
Funding will not be used for political or prohibited purposes
Supervisor requesting approval: Supervisor Duong
Recommended funding amount: $7,500
Limitations
The text indicates a recommended funding amount but does not clarify if this is part of the total request or separate.
The text does not provide specific details about the 'Other' category for type of entity.
The text does not specify the exact nature of the programs or activities to be funded.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Valley Verde Amount of funding requested: $25,000 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: Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): District 1 Countywide ✔ District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Multi-year? ✔ No Yes Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act disclosures prior to Board approval:...