On behalf of Mayor Bowser and the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME), thank you for your interest in and commitment to supporting Go-Go—the official music of Washington, D.C. Your Go-Go Support Program application has been received through our office.
This communication is to inform you that due to Mayor’s Order 2025-53: Extraordinary Measures to Address Congressionally-Imposed Cuts to the District’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, a government wide agency spending freeze has been activated. Discretionary grant funding is frozen at this time, including the Go-Go Support Program funding.
We understand how important these resources are to our creative community, and we share your commitment to preserving and elevating Go-Go music and culture. Please know that this pause is part of citywide efforts to address unprecedented budget constraints imposed by Congress and does not reflect the value we place on your work or the vibrant Go-Go community as a whole.
We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available and appreciate your patience and continued dedication during this time. Thank you again for your time and attention.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Director LaToya Foster
Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME)