Committee seeks clearer plan for 102 legacy grants extended through June 2025
Council members criticized reliance on budget-process renewals for legacy grants, saying 102 organizations (about $4.7M noted by one member) had extensions that could leave nonprofits uncertain; Murphy said the extensions run through 06/30/2025 and decisions about renewal rest with budget deliberations.
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Council members pushed OGM to provide clearer communications and a firm plan for the 'legacy' awards that were extended to bridge gaps in funding. Chair Stewart and Council President Friedson voiced frustration that legacy organizations would remain dependent on the FY26 budget process. "That approach is not really sufficient for our organizations," the chair said, urging a stronger plan than "we'll see what happens in the budget."
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