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Policy & Services Committee
Special Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:00 PM
Agenda Item
2.Nonprofit Partnership Workplan FY 2027 Phase I Process Refinements. CEQA Status – Not
a Project. Staff Presentation
Policy & Services Committee
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: City Manager
Meeting Date: May 12, 2026
Report #:2603-6029
TITLE
Nonprofit Partnership Workplan FY 2027 Phase I Process Refinements. CEQA Status – Not a
Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Policy and Services Committee discuss and recommend FY 2027
Nonprofit Partnership Workplan Phase I process refinements including clarity of purpose,
application requirements, and timeframe for City Council approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In April 2026, the City Council reviewed the Nonprofit Partnership Workplan (NPW) Phase I pilot
and generally expressed support for continuing the program in FY 2027 at a reduced funding
level, while requesting refinement of its purpose, structure, and implementation. Originally
launched in FY 2026, Phase I enhanced transparency in nonprofit funding decisions during the
annual budget process and resulted in over $500,000 being awarded to 16 organizations,
including new community partners. However, feedback from City Council and stakeholders
identified the need to better define the program’s purpose, improve alignment with existing
funding mechanisms, and streamline its processes.
This report presents recommended refinements to clarify Phase I as a discretionary funding
process focused on addressing emerging or unmet community needs, rather than supporting
ongoing services already funded through the Human Services Resource Allocation Process
(HSRAP). Key proposed improvements include establishing clearer eligibility and evaluation
criteria; enhancing coordination between the Finance Committee and Policy and Services
Committee; simplifying and strengthening the application; incorporating partial funding
disclosures; and improving transparency and outreach to nonprofit partners.
Additional recommendations discussed include routing application review through the Human
Relations Commission to increase efficiency, framing funding as non-guaranteed, and
discussion on advance payments to balance nonprofit cash flow needs with fiscal
accountability.
The report also outlines a revised FY 2027 timeline for funding approval and implementation.
Staff seeks Policy and Services Committee input on the refined purpose, application structure,
and process timeline to ensure the program is clear, effective, and aligned with City Council
priorities and the City’s fiscal outlook.
BACKGROUND
1 and expressed general consensus to continue
the Phase I process in FY 2027, with a reduced funding level in light of projected fiscal deficits.
In response to City Council feedback, staff will continue to work with on refinement of the
process details with the Policy and Services Committee (as part of this item) and work with the
Finance Committee to establish the FY 2027 funding level, including consideration of allocations
for Magical Bridge, Cal Avenue activation efforts, and UNAFF. Finance Committee will discuss
the funding level question at the May 5 and 6 budget hearings.
ANALYSIS
1 April 6, 2026 City Council Meeting:
https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=87042&dbid=0&repo=PaloAlto
Nonprofit Workplan Phase I Purpose
3
Improve coordination between Finance and Policy and Services Committee. The Finance
Committee should set the Phase I budget for the fiscal year and the Policy and Services
Committee should make award recommendations to the City Council based on the
established budget.
3 HSRAP Funding Timeline and Guidelines: https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Human-
Services/HSRAP
timeframe and award recommendations. Councilmembers also expressed support for
the Finance Committee to set a reduced level budget for Phase I process and evaluate
and recommend grant funding for Magical Bridge, UNAFF, and Cal Ave Activation.
Add a partial funding disclosure question to the application to help evaluate award
recommendations.
One Councilmember emphasized the importance of including a question asking whether
a program would remain viable with partial funding in the application to help evaluate
and recommend program funding. Additionally, Attachment A includes the Phase I
recipients’ funding requested as a percent of total program cost.
Consider routing applications through the Human Resources Commission for review and
recommendation to the Policy & Services Committee.
Councilmembers expressed support for this process change, noting that if the Human
Resources Commission was going to do the application review and recommendations,
there was no longer a need for an additional meeting for the Policy & Services to hold
applicant interviews, thereby making the process more efficient.
Replace alignment with City Council Priorities in the Phase I application with other
priority or community needs criteria.
Councilmembers did not offer feedback on this proposal. Staff can recommend
evaluation criteria once the Nonprofit Workplan Phase I purpose is defined. Criteria
could include Palo Alto residents served, innovative program, serving a particular need
in the community, equity impact, or program sustainability as examples.
Frame future Phase I process funding as discretionary and non-guaranteed.
Several Councilmembers agreed that the funding should be considered discretionary
and not guaranteed annually.
Include funding categories in the application for applicants to self-select (special needs,
youth services, arts & culture, climate action & natural resources, services for the
unhoused, senior services, workforce development, Other).
Staff did not hear feedback from City Council on this recommendation. However, the
2025 Policy and Services Committee agreed this categorization would be helpful in
evaluating funding requests.
Revise the application (as proposed in Attachment B) to remove redundant or low-value
questions identified during the evaluation process.
The City Council provided positive feedback to the edits of the NPW Phase I application,
included in this report in Attachment B. The revisions simplified the application,
removing questions that did not add value in reviewing and evaluating programs.
Improve nonprofit outreach and guidance on Phase I process, including posting a
template service agreement on the City’s website to increase transparency on
contractual expectations.
Councilmembers agreed that the process should be transparent and predictable for
nonprofits, including process and expectations.
Finally, there was concern that the City’s funding practices should better align with nonprofit
operating realities. Several Councilmembers noted that reimbursement-based grants can create
cash flow challenges, particularly for smaller organizations, and recommended offering advance
payments where feasible. It was noted that CalNonprofits, a statewide nonprofit association,
advocates for advance payments to reduce the need for organizations to front significant costs
or rely on high-interest borrowing to initiate programs. Staff researched CalNonprofits‘ position
and found that the association helped pass legislation (AB 590) that authorized state agencies
to provide up to 25% of contracted funds in advance, prioritizing nonprofits serving vulnerable
populations or those with limited financial reserves.
The City’s existing policy already allows for grant advances of up to 25% upon request. In
addition, the Phase I pilot process permitted recipients to request up to 80% of awarded funds
up front as a one-time exception to support new partners in onboarding to City requirements.
The City’s grant disbursement model provides financial protection of public funds, helps ensure
accountability and delivery of services, and reduces overall risk of the partnership. Going
forward, staff does not recommend advances greater than 25%.
Staff requests the Committee’s feedback on the proposed process improvements outlined
above.
Timeframe
If the Policy and Services Committee unanimously recommends Nonprofit Workplan Phase I
refinements tonight and it goes to City Council on Consent, the process timeframe would be
adjusted as follows, including review by the Human Relations Commission:
Date Activity Hearing Body
May 5-6
(budget
hearings)
FY27 Nonprofit Workplan Phase I budget
target discussed and recommended.
Funding recommendations for Magical
Bridge, UNAFF, Cal Ave Activation.
Finance Committee
May 12 Nonprofit Workplan Phase I process
refinements discussed and recommended
Policy & Services Committee
Date Activity Hearing Body
June 1 Approve P&S recommendation on Nonprofit
Workplan Phase I process refinements
City Council
June 15 FY27 Phase I budget and any nonprofit-
specific funding approved in City budget
adoption
City Council
July Nonprofit Workplan Phase I application
period opens
N/A
August 13 Application interviews and recommendations Human Relations
Commission
September 8 FY27 Phase I award recommendations Policy & Services Committee
September/
October 5th
FY27 Phase I awards approved City Council
Staff requests the Policy and Services Committee feedback on the Nonprofit Workplan Phase I
purpose, improvements to the process, and timeframe.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
No resource impact is expected at this time. The FY 2027 target budget for Phase I process will
be addressed by the Finance Committee during the budget review process in May, starting at
the May 5-6 budget hearings.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Throughout the development and implementation of the FY 2026 Nonprofit Partnership
Workplan Phase I process development, staff collected feedback through engagement with key
stakeholders in various formats including discussions with nonprofits and also opportunities to
hear from nonprofits and the public at the Policy and Services Committee, Finance Committee
and City Council (including the January 14, 2026 Policy and Services Committee meeting and
the April 6, 2026 City Council study session).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Committee action on this item is not a project as defined by the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) because making improvements to the Nonprofit Partnership Workplan
Phase I funding process is a continuing administrative or maintenance activity involving general
policy or procedure-making. CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: FY 2026 Nonprofit Service Agreements & Longevity
Attachment B: Proposed Phase I Application Edits
APPROVED BY:
Ed Shikada, City Manager
No. Nonprofit Organization Name Purpose HSRAP CDBG Phase I
Grants
Operatin
g
Services
Longevity Phase I
Program
% of
1 AbilityPath
HSRAP ‐ Disability services. Provides
advocacy, inclusion, and independence
for people with developmental
disabilities and their families
X
+10 Years N/A
2 Ada's Cafe HSRAP ‐ Employment opportunities for
adults with develo mental disabilities.X 5‐9 Years N/A
3 Ada's Cafe Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for
communit events x <1 Year 50%
4 Adolescent Counseling Services
HSRAP ‐ Services to lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer and
questionin (LGBT youth and their
X
+10 Years N/A
5 allcove Support youth mental health services x <1 Year N/A
6 Alta Housing HSRAP ‐ Various program for low‐income
youth and seniors X +10 Years N/A
7 Alta Housing Administration of the Below Market
Rate pro ram.x N/A
8 Avenidas Senior programs (formerly part of
HSRAP X +10 Years N/A
9 Canopy
Urban forestry professional services,
outreach, and education x N/A
10 CASSY (Counseling and Support Services
for Youth)
HSRAP ‐ Outreach services for school‐
based mental health counseling for
students in the communit .
X
5‐9 Years N/A
11 Children's Health Council
HSRAP ‐Provide transportation to access
in‐person therapy, basic food needs, and
clinician recommended therapy supplies
for families with children ages 5‐22 with
Medi‐Cal
X
1‐4 Years N/A
12 Children's Health Council Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for
youth mental health services x <1 Year UNK
13 Ecology Action
Provides SRTS Education Grades K‐3 & 5.
SRTS program supports youth mental
health.
x
N/A
14 Environmental Volunteers Ambassador Program at Foothills Nature
Preserve x N/A
15 Environmental Volunteers
Ambassador Program at Foothills Nature
Preserve x
1%
16 Grassroots Ecology
Irrigation, maintenance, and reporting
x N/A
17 Grassroots Ecology Habitat Restoration and Land
Sterwardshi at Pearson Arastradero x N/A
18 Grassroots Ecology Habitat restoration at Foothills Nature
Preserve & Adobe Creek Brid e x N/A
19 Heart & Home Collaborative HSRAP ‐ Winter shelter for women
ex eriencin homelessness X 1‐4 Years N/A
20 Heart & Home Collaborative Shelter staffing for the Overnight
Warmin Location (OWL X 1‐4 Years N/A
21 JED Foundation
Youth mental health services including
postvention support, youth
en a ement cit wide cam ai n and
x
<1 Year N/A
22 JobTrain Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for
workforce develo ment x <1 Year 0.53%
23 Kara HSRAP ‐ Grief support X 5‐9 Years N/A
24 Kara Critical Incident Stress Management
su ort X <1 Year N/A
25 Karat School Project HSRAP ‐ outreach to connect families
livin in RVs to essential services.X 5‐9 Years N/A
Nonprofit Service Agreements of $10K or More Funding Source
ATTACHMENT A
No. Nonprofit Organization Name Purpose HSRAP CDBG Phase I
Grants
Operatin
g
Services
Longevity Phase I
Program
% of
Nonprofit Service Agreements of $10K or More Funding Source
26 Karat School Project
Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for
improved engagement and connection
to Safe Parking and housing enrollment
programs
x
<1 Year 10%
27 La Comida HSRAP ‐ Nutrition program for persons
60 years of a e or older.X +10 Years N/A
28 LifeMoves HSRAP ‐ Food services for homeless and
ver low‐income Palo Alto residents X +10 Years N/A
29 LifeMoves
Staff for the Homeless Outreach Team
(HOT). HOT goes out into the community
to connect unhoused individuals to
essential services.
X
1‐4 Years N/A
30 LifeMoves
Opportunity Services Center. Provide
comprehensive, one‐stop, multi‐service
day drop‐in center for critical homeless
services
x
5‐9 Years N/A
31 LifeMoves
Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for
meals and food resources for individuals
ex eriencin homelessness
x
<1 Year 100%
32 Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen HSRAP ‐ Meals on Wheels; fully‐
pre ared meals delivered to vulnerable X 1‐4 Years N/A
33 Magical Bridge Foundation
Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for
adaptive programming for people of all
abilities.
x
1‐4 Years 15%
34 MidPen Media Center Cablecasting, production and streaming
services x +10 Years N/A
35 Momentum for Health
Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for cold
season protection and hygiene kits to
individuals ex eriencin homelessness
x
<1 Year 0.02%
36 Neighbors Abroad
Neighbors Abroad provides ongoing
services to the City for the City’s efforts
with Sister Cities, Sibling City, and
Friendshi Cit ies .
x
+10 Years N/A
37 Neighbors Abroad
Neighbors Abroad provides ongoing
services to the City for the City’s efforts
with Sister Cities, Sibling City, and
Friendshi Cit ies .
x
+10 Years UNK
38 Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce
Economic Recovery Support to
Businesses x +10 Years N/A
39 Palo Alto Community Child Care Management of City's childcare subsidy
pro ram (formerl part of HSRAP X +10 Years N/A
40 Palo Alto Historical Association (PAHA)
Management of the City’s archives and
facilitate public access to information
and materials relatin to Cit histor
x
N/A
41 Palo Alto Recreation Foundation
Monthly activations, previously known
as Third Thursday, from April 2026 to
September 2026 on California Ave to
su ort business vibranc
x
<1 Year 72%
42 Palo Alto Transportation Management
Association
Serving as Transportation Management
Association for Palo Alto x
+10 Years N/A
43 Parents and Advocates of Remarkable
Children and Adults (PARCA)
HSRAP ‐ On‐site support services for
developmentally disabled adults living in
a residential pro ram
X
5‐9 Years N/A
44 Pathwise (formally DreamCatchers)HSRAP ‐ Tutoring for low income middle
school students X +10 Years N/A
ATTACHMENT A
No. Nonprofit Organization Name Purpose HSRAP CDBG Phase I
Grants
Operatin
g
Services
Longevity Phase I
Program
% of
Nonprofit Service Agreements of $10K or More Funding Source
45 Pathwise (formally DreamCatchers)
Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for
tutor training and mentorship and
parent en a ement
x
<1 Year 0.03%
46 Peninsula Healthcare Connection
HSRAP ‐ Provide basic needs through
community‐based services that target
the immediate health needs of hard to
reach individuals experiencing
homelessness. As of 11/1/25 took over
operation of the Downtown Food Closet
(previously run by Downtown Streets
X
+10 Years N/A
47 Peninsula Healthcare Connection
Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for
access to trauma‐informed healthcare
for marginalized populations including
Health and Housin Services
x
<1 Year 54%
48 Pets In Need Operating and Management Agreement
to o erate the Animal Shelter x 5‐9 Years N/A
49 Project Safety Net Resource provider for youth and teen
mental health x N/A
50 Project Sentinel Landlord‐Tenant Mediation Program
(formerl part of HSRAP X +10 Years N/A
51 Project Sentinel
Fair Housing Services. Provide fair
housing services including complaint
investigation, counseling, advocacy and
communit education
x
+10 Years N/A
52 Ravenswood Family Health Center
(MayView Clinic)
HSRAP ‐ Health services for low income,
uninsured Palo Alto residents X +10 Years N/A
53 Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Create safe and healthy homes in Palo
Alto allowing the most vulnerable
homeowners, especially lower income
households, seniors, and those with
disabilities to remain in homes and
communities
x
5‐9 Years N/A
54 Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council
Fire Hazard Mitigation including wildland
fuel reduction, defensible space
maintenance and public education.
x
N/A
55 Senior Adults League Assistance (SALA)HSRAP ‐ Legal Assistance to Elders X +10 Years N/A
56 Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange
Bicycle repair at schools, rodeo support,
provision of bicycles to low‐income
students, City bicycle fleet service. SRTS
pro ram su orts youth mental health.
x
N/A
57 Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
Housing and Emergency Services. Assist
low‐income individuals and families in
search for affordable accessible housin
x
+10 Years N/A
58 UNAFF
Nonprofit Phase I grant recipient for film
festival focused on human rights and
year‐round screenin s and panels
x
+10 Years 27%
59 Vista Center for the Blind or Visually
Impaired
HSRAP ‐ Empowers individuals who are
blind or visually impared to embrace life
through evaluation, counceling,
education and trainin
X
+10 Years N/A
60 YMCA of Silicon Valley
HSRAP ‐ Senior fitness programming and
financial assistance for senior
membershi s
X
1‐4 Years N/A
61 Youth Community Services
HSRAP ‐ Youth well‐being and leadership
program services through community
service pro ects
X
+10 Years N/A
ATTACHMENT A
No. Nonprofit Organization Name Purpose HSRAP CDBG Phase I
Grants
Operatin
g
Services
Longevity Phase I
Program
% of
Nonprofit Service Agreements of $10K or More Funding Source
62
Youth Community Services (Youth
Connectedness
Initiative
Funding for the Youth Connectedness
Initiative x
<1 Year 50%
63
Youth Community Services (Youth
Connectedness
Initiative
Funding for the Youth Connectedness
Initiative x
5‐9 Years N/A
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
FY 2027 Budget Nonprofit Funding Request- Application
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Are you a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization? ☐Yes
☐No
Organization Name
Year Founded
EIN (Tax ID#)
Contact Person, First and Last Name
Title
Email Address
Phone Number
Mailing Address
Website
ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION
What is the mission of your organization?
Number of Employees ☐Full-Time Staff
☐Part-Time Staff
☐Volunteers
In the last two years, have you been awarded a grant or other direct funding by the City? If so, explain.
Are you qualified to apply for the Human Services Resource Allocation Program (HSRAP), Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG), or Emerging Needs grant programs? If so, did you apply? Explain why or why not.
PROGRAM & COMMUNITY IMPACT
Name of Program: Grant Request Amount: $
Please provide a narrative describing your proposed program (no more than 200 words):
Total Number of people estimated to be served by this
program:
Total number of Palo Alto residents estimated to be
served by this program:
Total number of Palo Alto residents estimated to be served by
your agency:
Total number of unduplicated Palo Alto residents
estimated to be served by the requested funding
amount:
EQUITY IMPACT
Does Will your organization proposed program serve historically underrepresented or underserved populations? If yes,
please describe. (ex. Number or percent of demographic populations)
What measures does your organization take to promote services to underserved populations?
☒Social Media ☐Website
☐Location of program/services ☐Direct mail
☐Other: (Please describe)
What fees will be charged for proposed services, if any?
Will subsidized or fee waivers be offered to clients?
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Briefly describe how your request supports one or more of the City Council Priorities (2-3 sentences). If not relevant
indicate with “N/A.”
Climate Action and Adaptation & Natural Environment Protection:
Economic Development and Retail Vibrancy:
Implementing Housing Strategies for Social & Economic Balance:
ATTACHMENT B
Public Safety, Wellness & Belonging:
PROGRAM GOALS
Attachment 1: Please use the template below to list up to 3 goals related to the program(s) you are proposing with
requested funding. In a separate Attachment 1, for each goal identify 1-3 strategies your organization will implement
to achieve this goal. For each strategy, provide an objective and an outcome.
Example:
Goal: A general statement about the desired long-term impact.
Example: "Enhance STEM education access for underrepresented middle school girls in underserved areas.”
Strategy: The overall approach or method used to achieve the goal.
Example: "Partner with local schools to develop and deliver hands-on STEM workshops led by female science
professionals.”
Objective: Specific, measurable actions that need to be completed to reach the goal. Example: "Train 20 female
STEM professionals to facilitate workshops reaching 100 middle school girls per year.”
Outcome: The positive change or result that occurs as a direct consequence of the project activities. How will
you know that the strategy is successful?
Example: "An increase in the number of girls expressing interest in pursuing STEM careers post-workshop
participation.”
Describe your organization’s plan for evaluating the program’s effectiveness? Include any specific measurement tools
to be used such as surveys or other tools. (no more than 200 words)
PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY BUDGET
What amount $ and percent % of your organization’s budget is currently funded by the following:
If the full funding request is not awarded, would the program remain viable with partial funding? (Y/N)
☐Government Grants$_____, ___%
☐Private Donations$_____, ___%
☐Fundraising$_____, ___%
☐Membership Fees$_____, ___%
☐Fees for service$_____, ___%
☐Other $_____, ___%
What percentage of your organization’s annual budget does the grant request represent?
Annual Budget: $____
Grant Request Amount: $____
Percent of Budget: (Grant request/Annual Budget) x100 = ___%
If awarded, will the contribution be used to leverage other funding opportunities? Explain (1-2 sentences).
Attachment 2- Proposed Budget. Describe specifically how the requested funding will be used.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Program Goals Attachment 3: IRS Determination Letter (501 (c)(3)
Attachment 2: Proposed Budget Attachment 4: IRS Form 990*
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
*Requests of up to $510,000- brief annual report (1-2 pages) summarizing key activities and community impact
highlights. -Financia reporting will consist of a self-certification of compliance with grant terms.
Requests $510,000-$25,000-
-Annual report on service outcomes
and performance metrics.
-IRS Form 990
Requests $25,000+-$100,000-
-Semi-annual reports on service
outcomes and performance metrics.
- IRS Form 990
Requests $100,000+
-Quarterly service outcomes and
performance metrics, and a year-end
community impact report.
- IRS Form 990
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT 2: Program Goals
Please use the template below to list up to 3 goals related to the program(s) you are proposing with
requested funding. In a separate Attachment 1, for each goal identify 1-3 strategies your organization
will implement to achieve this goal. For each strategy, provide an objective and an outcome.
Example:
Goal: A general statement about the desired long-term impact.
Example: "Enhance STEM education access for underrepresented middle school girls in underserved
areas.”
Strategy: The overall approach or method used to achieve the goal.
Example: "Partner with local schools to develop and deliver hands-on STEM workshops led by female
science professionals.”
Objective: Specific, measurable actions that need to be completed to reach the goal. Example: "Train 20
female STEM professionals to facilitate workshops reaching 100 middle school girls per year.”
Outcome: The positive change or result that occurs as a direct consequence of the project activities. How
will you know that the strategy is successful?
Example: "An increase in the number of girls expressing interest in pursuing STEM careers post-
workshop participation.”
Goal #1:
Strategy(s)-
Objective(s)-
Outcome(s)-
Goal #2:
Strategy(s)
Objective(s)
Outcome(s)
Goal #3:
Strategy(s)
Objective(s)
Outcome(s)
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT 2: FY 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027)
Proposed Budget
FY2027
Total Program Expense
Budget
Total Program Expense
Budget for
Requested Funding
Program Name:
Salaries-
Overhead (insurance, rent, phone,
etc.)-
Insurance
Audit
Rent & Utilities
Maintenance/Repair
Phone
Consultants-
Staff Development & Training
Travel & Meetings
Information Technology
Equipment
Office Supplies & Materials
Printing & Publishing
Direct Services-
Direct Subsidy-
Other-
Other-
Total
Add any additional program budget sheet(s) here, as needed.
Click or tap here to enter text.
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT 3: IRS Determination Letter 501(c)(3)
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT 4: IRS Form 990*
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT B
Signature(s)
The undersigned certifies the information contained in this proposal is true and accurate to the
best of their knowledge and belief. The undersigned warrants that they have authority on behalf
of the organization they represent to enter into this proposal, warrant its accuracy, and bind the
organization to the applicable terms and conditions.
Name of Authorized Signer: Click or tap here to enter text.
Title: Click or tap here to enter text.
Sign Here: Click or tap here to enter text.
Date: Click or tap here to enter text.
Name of Authorized Signer: Click or tap here to enter text.
Title: Click or tap here to enter text.
Sign Here: Click or tap here to enter text.
Date: Click or tap here to enter text.
May 12, 2026 www.paloalto.gov
Nonprofit Partnership Workplan Phase I Process Follow -Up
FY 2027 Nonprofit Funding Level - Option C:
•FY2027 Proposed Budget Direct Allocations (Ongoing) = $78,280
•Environmental Volunteers ($10,780)
•Neighbors Abroad ($17,500)
•YCS YCI ($50k)
•FY 2027 Additional Direct Allocations = $235,000
•Magical Bridge ($150k)
•Cal Ave Music/PARF ($40k)
•UNAFF ($45k)
•Nonprofit Partnership Workplan Phase I grant process = $0
2
City Council May 11 Study Session Debrief
Other feedback shared:
•Management of ongoing nonprofit partnerships
•Fit of new/innovative nonprofit programs
•Desire to align or shift Phase I funding with HSRAP in FY28
•Clarity on nonprofit categories/types
3
City Council May 11 Study Session Debrief
•Nonprofit Partnership Workplan Phase I Funding
Requests
•Nonprofit Lease Agreements
•Nonprofit Multi-Year Service Agreements
•Comprehensive review of all grant programs
including Human Services Resource Allocation
Process (HSRAP) and Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG)
4
Nonprofit Workplan Major Areas of Work
5
Potential Timeline
May -
•P&S discuss and provide feedback
on next steps
August/September/October
•P&S discuss FY28 HSRAP process
and any recommended next steps
including refinements
•HRC review and discuss HSRAP
process and any updates
September/October
•Council approval of P&S & HRC
recommendations
October/November
•RFP sent out to nonprofit agencies
December
•HSRAP FY28 (2 year grant cycle)
Proposals received by City staff
6
Recommendation
That Policy & Services:
•Discuss and confirm City Council general consensus from the May 11, 2026 study
session.
•Provide feedback on proposed Workplan next steps
Lupita Alamos, Assistant to the City Manager
lupita.alamos@paloalto.gov
May 12, 2026