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 new programs and services across multiple agencies, such as the Department of Employment Services, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Notable grants include $210,500.22 for the Wagner-Peyser employment service, $742,409.00 for technology innovation in child nutrition, and over $1.5 million for recreation center improvements.
The proposed budget modifications are intended to enhance the services provided by these agencies without any changes to full-time equivalent (FTE) requests, as all modifications are marked as having zero FTE requests. 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 programs and services.