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 departments, 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 for initiatives like the Whitman-Walker Saint Elizabeth Expansion, which is COVID-related, and other grants aimed at stabilizing the market and enhancing employment services.

The proposed budget modifications detail specific grant amounts and their purposes, with a total of over $11 million requested for various programs. Each grant is categorized by agency and includes a note on whether it is related to COVID-19. The Mayor's office has made staff available for any inquiries regarding these modifications, emphasizing the importance of these grants in supporting the District's economic and social initiatives.