Item 462 | First Year - FY2025 | Second Year - FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| At Risk Youth Residential Program (18700) | $6,458,333 | $6,458,333 |
| Virginia Commonwealth Challenge Program (18701) | FY2025 $5,969,333 | FY2026 $5,969,333 |
| Virginia Commonwealth STARBASE Youth Education Program (18702) | FY2025 $489,000 | FY2026 $489,000 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| General | FY2025 $1,872,070 | FY2026 $1,872,070 |
| Federal Trust | FY2025 $4,586,263 | FY2026 $4,586,263 |
Authority: Discretionary Inclusion.
A. The Department of Military Affairs is hereby authorized to designate building space at the State Military Reservation as an in-kind match for the receipt of federal funds under the Commonwealth Challenge program, equivalent to a value of $253,040 each year.
B. Out of this appropriation, up to $489,000 the first year and up to $489,000 the second year in nongeneral funds is provided to establish a STARBASE youth education program to improve math and science skills to prepare students for careers in engineering and other science-related fields of study.