# Prince George’s officials demand return of $7.6M

> Prince George’s officials request $7.6M grant return from nonprofit tied to council chair.
- Title: Prince George’s officials demand return of $7.6M · The Banner
- Summary: Prince George’s officials request $7.6M grant return from nonprofit tied to council chair. Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha and County…
- Keywords: prince george’s county, krystal oriadha, aisha braveboy, community on the frontline, edward charles foundation, county grant funding, public funds, financial accountability, news, local, Prince, George
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/grant-funding-accountability-audit-investigation-kent-seton-CSD5RWJDS5DSJA2QPPLC7JXS5I
- Author: Jack Hogan
- Published: 2026-10-14T01:11:38.354+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: prince george’s county, krystal oriadha, aisha braveboy, community on the frontline, edward charles foundation, county grant funding, public funds, financial accountability, news, local
## Prince George’s officials demand return of $7.6M
Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha and County Executive Aisha Braveboy requested $7.6 million in grant funding from Community on the Frontline, a nonprofit tied to Oriadha.
## Joint letter for funding return
The officials asked the Edward Charles Foundation to return $7.6 million and any unspent county funds it received for Community on the Frontline.
## County audit requested
County Executive Aisha Braveboy requested an outside firm to investigate how Community on the Frontline and the Edward Charles Foundation used public funds.
## Taxpayer accountability
Braveboy stated taxpayers have a right to know tax dollars serve communities, families, and deserving individuals.
## Oriadha’s defense
Oriadha claimed no wrongdoing occurred and that the process would expose lies and ensure transparency.
## Council member concerns
Council members Jolene Ivey and Sydney Harrison called for an independent audit of Community on the Frontline and Joan’s House, a nonprofit tied to council member Edward Burroughs.
## Oriadha’s emotional response
Oriadha grew emotional during the council meeting, thanking supporters while expressing frustration with false narratives created for political reasons.
## Burroughs’ transparency pledge
Burroughs stated Joan’s House hired an outside firm to conduct an independent audit of its use of public funds.
## Demand for transparency
Oriadha and Burroughs pledged to be transparent and answer all questions about the funding process.
## Key takeaway

Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha and County Executive Aisha Braveboy demanded $7.6 million in grant funding from Community on the Frontline, a nonprofit tied to Oriadha, after reports of improper use of public funds.