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The Board will approve a one-time $5,000 sponsorship to La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley.
The Board will approve a $25,000 grant to Law Foundation of Silicon Valley.
The Board will approve a $20,000 grant to LEAD Filipino.
The Board will approve a $20,000 grant to Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to the Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance - Northern California for annual cultural and commemorative events.
The Board will approve a $5,000 sponsorship to the Former Vietnamese R&P Foundation for its 2026 Summer Picnic Event.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Eastside Magazine for accessibility improvements.
The board will approve a $5,000 grant to support athletic tournaments and events.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding helps local athletes organize tournaments, promoting community health and cultural engagement.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant $5,000 to Taiwanese & Chinese American Athletic Federation” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to support the Día de los Muertos production.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant enables a cultural performance that celebrates heritage and engages the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant $10,000 to Teatro Vision De San Jose” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board will approve a $20,000 grant to support the Mesa Redonda Community Kitchen.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding helps provide meals and a gathering place for community members in need.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant $20,000 to The Prosperity Lab” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to support the Mindfulness Program.
What's happening
Why it matters
The program offers mindfulness training that can improve mental health and well‑being.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant $10,000 to To Be Empowered” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to support community‑based cultural, health, and senior services programming.
The board will approve a $10,000 sponsorship for cultural and commemorative community events.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding helps preserve cultural heritage and provides community gathering events.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant $10,000 to South Vietnamese Navy Veterans – NorCal” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $12,500 grant to Our Daily Bread to support the provision of take‑out meals for community members in need.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps provide ready‑to‑eat meals to people who lack reliable access to food.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Our Daily Bread for Take‑Out Meals” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $12,500 grant to Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley to support the Reentry Legal Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant funds legal assistance that helps people transitioning from incarceration navigate legal challenges.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley for Reentry Legal Project” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $5,000 grant to Opportunities For Change (OFC) to support the OFC Reentry Training Center.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant funds training that helps people transitioning from incarceration re‑enter the community successfully.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Opportunities For Change for Reentry Training Center” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $5,000 grant to Organization of Anonymous Contributors to support outreach services for low‑income seniors in affordable housing communities.
The Board will approve a $2,500 grant to Opening Doors Silicon Valley to support coordination of unhoused resource fairs and distribution of meals and clothing.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps deliver essential meals and clothing to unhoused individuals through organized fairs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Opening Doors Silicon Valley for Unhoused Resource Fairs” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $5,000 grant to New Beginnings Family Services to support the Zero‑Barrier Client‑Choice Food Pantry infrastructure and operations.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant expands a low‑threshold food pantry that provides meals to families in need.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to New Beginnings Family Services for Food Pantry” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Neighborhood Hands to support coordination of the Neighborhood Hands Community Resource Fair and homeless service programs.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps organize a resource fair that connects homeless individuals with services and supplies.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Neighborhood Hands for Resource Fair Coordination” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $15,000 grant to NAMI‑Santa Clara County to support its Community Peer Program for individuals and families with mental illness.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps expand peer support services for people living with mental illness and their families in the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to NAMI‑Santa Clara County for Community Peer Program” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $15,000 grant to No Time To Waste to support the GRoW: Grocery Rescue Weekly program.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps provide rescued groceries to people facing food insecurity each week.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to No Time To Waste for GRoW Grocery Rescue” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board will receive information about the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Inventory of Budget Proposals.
The board will hear multiple property tax assessment appeals.
