$600M in CDC Grant Rescissions Hit California — FQHC Prevention Programs at Risk
The federal government has rescinded approximately $600M in CDC grants to California as part of the broader HHS restructuring and DOGE efficiency push. Affected programs include chronic disease prevention, immunization outreach, and STI screening — all core FQHC services.
California and 22 other states have filed suit. FQHCs receiving CDC pass-through funding should immediately audit grant dependence and identify alternative state or philanthropic funding for affected programs.
Key takeaways
- ~$600M in CDC grants rescinded from California as part of HHS restructuring and DOGE push
- Affected programs: chronic disease prevention, immunization outreach, STI screening — all core FQHC services
- California and 22 other states have filed suit challenging the cuts
- Action: FQHCs receiving CDC pass-through funding should immediately audit grant dependence
Primary source
KQEDFQHC Talent. (2026, March 10). $600M in CDC Grant Rescissions Hit California — FQHC Prevention Programs at Risk. Primary source: KQED. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/cdc-600m-grant-rescissions-california
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