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US Restores $5 Billion in Vital Public Health Grants

1/25/2026

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On January 24, 2026, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reinstated about $5 billion in public health grants after pausing them.
The pause aimed to implement a review process to ensure proper fund use.
Public Health Infrastructure Grants support state departments in workforce aid and data modernization.
In March 2025, HHS canceled over $11 billion in grants allocated during the COVID-19 pandemic for mental health services and addiction treatment.

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Story summary

On January 24, 2026, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reinstated about $5 billion in public health grants after pausing them.
The pause aimed to implement a review process to ensure proper fund use.
Public Health Infrastructure Grants support state departments in workforce aid and data modernization.
In March 2025, HHS canceled over $11 billion in grants allocated during the COVID-19 pandemic for mental health services and addiction treatment.