The bill submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser outlines the FY 2025 Grant Budget Modifications for the District of Columbia, as mandated by the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The proposed modifications include various federal grants aimed at establishing programs in health and behavioral health sectors, with specific budget amounts allocated for each grant. Notable grants include funding for viral hepatitis surveillance, mental health block grants, loan repayment programs, and health equity initiatives, among others.
The modifications detail the establishment of several programs with a total budget request amounting to over $2.5 million. Each grant is categorized under the respective department, primarily the Department of Health and the Department of Behavioral Health, and none of the requests are marked as COVID-related. The Mayor's office has made staff available for any inquiries regarding these modifications, emphasizing the importance of these grants in supporting public health initiatives in the District.