Approve Inventory Item No. 352 to provide a grant to Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores en California in the amount of $40,000 relating to supporting their organic garden through equipment and planting infrastructure, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas)
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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas to approve a grant of $40,000 to Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores de California to support their organic garden through equipment and planting infrastructure. The grant aims to alleviate the financial burden of renting farming equipment and enable the coalition to fully utilize their land. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
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The grant amount is $40,000.
The purpose of the grant is to support Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores de California's organic garden.
The grant will help reduce reliance on expensive equipment rentals.
The coalition aims to support small-scale organic farmers in South County.
The document includes a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to approve the grant.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128808 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item 352 Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores de California RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 352 to provide a grant to Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores en California in the amount of $40,000 relating to supporting their organic garden through equipment and planting infrastructure, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $40,000. CONTRACT HISTORY Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores de California received a budget inventory grant proposed by the Office of Supervisor Sylvia Arenas during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $50,000, relating to preserving local agriculture and promoting sustainability in South County. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant in the amount of $40,000 is initiated by Supervisor Arenas to be used in support of Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores de California to support their organic garden through equipment and planting infrastructure. Due to the...
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Cover Sheet - Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores de California
The document is a cover sheet for a funding request by the Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores de California, seeking $84,500. The organization is a nonprofit entity and does not have a fiscal sponsor. The funding is aimed at enhancing support for children and families and promoting sustainability, with a program duration from May 1, 2026, to May 1, 2027. The entity has previously received $25,000 in funding from District 1 for similar activities. The document indicates that the requested funding will not be used for prohibited purposes.
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Entity requesting funding: Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores de California
Amount requested: $84,500
Type: Nonprofit Entity
Fiscal Sponsor: No
Geographical reach: District 1
Program duration: 5/01/2026 - 5/01/2027
Previous funding received: $25,000 from District 1 for 5/01/2024 - 5/01/2025
Funding will support enhancing support for children and families and promoting sustainability
Supervisor requesting approval: Sylvia Arenas
Recommended funding amount: $40,000
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores de California Amount of funding requested: $84,500.00 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...