The bill submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser outlines the FY 2025 Grant Budget Modifications as required by the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The modifications include various federal and private grants aimed at establishing programs across multiple agencies, such as the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Department of Forensic Sciences. Notable grants include a $12,837,555.01 federal discretionary grant for child development and a $600,000 federal program grant for forensic DNA analysis.
The proposed budget modifications also encompass smaller grants, such as a $250,000 private grant from the USDA and a $50,000 private grant for historic preservation. Each grant is designated for specific purposes, with no requests for additional full-time equivalent (FTE) positions associated with most of them. The Mayor's office has made staff available for any inquiries regarding these modifications, emphasizing the collaborative effort in managing the District's budget and resources effectively.