Approve Inventory Item No. 370 to provide a grant to the Gilroy Downtown Business Association in the amount of $25,000 relating to establishing the Cultural Economic Development Initiative program infrastructure, pilot activations, and enable long-term sustainability for the downtown core, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas)

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The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas to approve a grant of $25,000 to the Gilroy Downtown Business Association (GDBA) for the Cultural Economic Development Initiative. The funding aims to support infrastructure, pilot activations, and long-term sustainability for Downtown Gilroy. The grant is part of a previous budget inventory grant of $50,000 provided to the GDBA for economic revitalization. The proposal includes community events and assessments of minority-owned businesses. The document indicates a positive impact on children and seniors through community activities.

Key points

• Recommendation to approve a $25,000 grant to the Gilroy Downtown Business Association.
• Funding supports the Cultural Economic Development Initiative program.
• Previous grant of $50,000 was provided to the GDBA for economic revitalization.
• Funding will support community activations and assessments of minority-owned businesses.
• Positive impacts on children and seniors through community events.

Limitations

• The document appears to be a draft as it includes placeholders for certain details.
• Specific dates for final consideration and approval are mentioned but not resolved.

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This document is a cover sheet for a funding request from the Gilroy Downtown Business Association to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The association is requesting $75,000 for economic development activities from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. They have previously received funding of $50,000 in 2025 for similar activities. The request affirms compliance with the County's grant agreement terms and indicates that the funding will not be used for prohibited purposes.

Key points

• Entity requesting funding: Gilroy Downtown Business Association
• Amount requested: $75,000
• Type of entity: Nonprofit
• Fiscal sponsor: No
• Geographical reach: District 1
• Multi-year: No
• Levine Act disclosures: Yes
• Supports strategic priority: Economic Development
• Duration of program: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
• Past funding received: $50,000 in 2025 for community engagement activities
• Current contracts with County: Yes, same as above
• Partial funding usage: Yes
• Supervisor requesting approval: Sylvia Arenas
• Amount recommended: $25,000

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