CDC grant funding is moving so slowly layoffs are happening

10 months ago

CDC grant funding is significantly delayed, causing operational issues for state and local health departments.
Health departments rely heavily on federal grants, with some states like Alabama getting over two-thirds of their funding from the CDC.
Delays in funding notices have forced programs like HIV prevention and cardiovascular grants to pause, leading to layoffs and halted services.
The CDC is operating on a 30-day incremental budget, described as receiving money 'with an eyedropper,' due to delayed apportionment of funds.
State health departments are struggling to plan and maintain services without clear communication or timelines for funding.
Some grants, like the End the HIV Epidemic funds, arrived late, but uncertainty remains for other programs expiring soon.
The delays are perceived by some CDC staff as intentional, aimed at grinding the agency's operations to a halt.
The lack of funding and communication is causing significant disruptions, including loss of staff and delays in critical public health services.

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