Approve Inventory Item No. 423 to provide a grant to Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) in the amount of $10,000 relating to increasing access for families to Know Your Rights education and youth leadership development opportunities, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas)

County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128920 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item 423 Services Immigrants Rights and Education RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 423 to provide a grant to Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN) in the amount of $10,000 relating to increasing access for families to Know Your Rights education and youth leadership development opportunities, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $10,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant in the amount of $10,000 is proposed by Supervisor Arenas to be used in support of SIREN's programs aimed at increasing access to Know Your Rights education and preparedness resources and materials for youth and families, as well as youth engagement and leadership development opportunities that build skills in advocacy, civic engagement, and community organizing. Despite the availability of some county and city services, significant gaps remain for the most vulnerable families in...

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: 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...