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 funding for different programs and initiatives across multiple agencies. Notable grants include $139,100 for the Metropolitan Police Department's COPS LEMHWA program, $758,652 for the Office of the Mayor's AmeriCorps State Formula Grant, and $955,905 for the Department of Behavioral Health's MH Block Grant Funds, among others.
Each grant is categorized by agency and includes the budget amount requested, which totals several million dollars across various initiatives. The modifications are intended to enhance the operational capacity of the respective agencies and support community services, with some grants specifically noted as COVID-related. The Mayor's office has made staff available for any inquiries regarding these proposed budget modifications, indicating a commitment to transparency and collaboration with the Council of the District of Columbia.