The bill submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser outlines the proposed modifications to the FY 2025 Grant Budget for the District of Columbia, as mandated by the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The modifications include various federal grants aimed at establishing programs across multiple agencies, such as the Department of Small and Local Business Development, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and the Department of Employment Services. Notably, the budget requests include significant amounts, such as $8.1 million for the Whitman-Walker Saint Elizabeth Expansion and various COVID-related grants totaling over $2 million.

The proposed modifications are intended to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of the programs supported by these grants. The Mayor's office has made staff available for any inquiries regarding the modifications, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the Council of the District of Columbia to ensure the successful implementation of these budget changes.