An act appropriating $6,074,209 from the GVI/JPMC Charitable Fund to the General Fund of the Treasury of the Government of the Virgin Islands
Sponsored By: Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
Enacted
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Moves $6.07M into General Fund
The law transfers $6,074,209 from the GVI/JPMC Charitable Fund to the Virgin Islands General Fund for FY 2026. The money pays the specific community, youth, health, and education programs named in the act. Funds flow through the FY 2026 budget’s line-item grants. Many awards carry over from FY 2025 and stay available through September 30, 2026.
More support for youth sports
The law funds many youth sports and recreation groups through Sports, Parks and Recreation. Examples include $300,000 for the RBI baseball program and $150,000 for the Boys and Girls Club STT/J. Other grants support leagues and teams like Zero Tolerance Basketball, Junior Bowlers, Emerald Gems, and Massey Soccer. Most funds are carried from FY 2025 and stay available through September 30, 2026. The Pan Dragons grant is available only through September 30, 2025.
Grants for local community groups
The law funds several nonprofits through the Office of Management and Budget. Grants include $12,000 to Ascension Livity, $8,000 to Helping Children Work, and $20,000 to Society 340. Money is carried from FY 2025 and stays available through September 30, 2026.
Support for mental health services
The Department of Health provides $25,000 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The money is carried from FY 2025 and available through September 30, 2026. This supports local mental health education and help for families and individuals.
Small grants for school programs
Education programs receive small grants. The law gives $10,000 to the TSWAME Afterschool Program at Cancryn and $5,000 to the St. Patrick School Steel Orchestra. Money is carried from FY 2025 and stays available through September 30, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
10/1/2025legislatureTo Governor
9/19/2025legislatureFloor
9/17/2025legislatureRules
9/15/2025legislatureIntroduced
9/10/2025legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
10/1/2025
Bill Text
9/10/2025
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