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 grants aimed at establishing programs across multiple agencies, such as the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, and the Metropolitan Police Department. Notable grants include funding for state assessments, forensic science, justice assistance, and hazard mitigation programs, with a total budget request amounting to several million dollars.
The proposed modifications detail specific grant names, their respective budget amounts, and the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) positions associated with each grant. For instance, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education is requesting over $3 million for state assessments and additional funding for Head Start programs. The Mayor's letter emphasizes the availability of her staff for any inquiries regarding these budget modifications, indicating a collaborative approach with the Council of the District of Columbia in the budgetary process.