The bill submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser outlines the FY 2025 Grant Budget Modifications for the District of Columbia, as required by the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The proposed modifications include various federal and private grants aimed at establishing programs across multiple agencies. Notable grants include $1,634,036 and $1,637,131 for the CDBG Recovery Housing Program by the Department of Housing and Community Development, $200,000 for the National Collaborative for Accelerated Learning by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and $360,000 for the DREAM Learning Center by the District of Columbia Public Schools.
The modifications also encompass smaller grants such as $208,744.88 for TEFAP Grants to ST by the Department of Health, $14,213.47 for the State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant by the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, and $75,000 for the Impact Hospice Grant by the Department of Health. Each grant is aimed at establishing new programs or enhancing existing services, with no full-time equivalent positions requested for these modifications. The Mayor's office has made staff available for any inquiries regarding the proposed budget changes.