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 several federal and private grants aimed at various initiatives, such as the establishment of the Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) Grant by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, which has a budget of $2,075,286.84 and requests one full-time equivalent (FTE) position. Other notable grants include the Department of Motor Vehicles' establishment of a grant program with a budget of $114,000, and the District of Columbia Public Library's initiative to document Ethiopian communities, which has a budget of $14,816.40.
The proposed budget modifications also include grants from the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Board of Elections, with amounts of $143,500 and $350,000 respectively. Additionally, the Department of Aging and Community Living is requesting $67,641 for the establishment of the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). The Mayor's office has made staff available for any inquiries regarding these modifications, emphasizing the importance of these grants in supporting various community and educational initiatives within the District.