CDC terminates grant for Minnesota meant to strengthen public health infrastructure
News ReleaseFeb. 12, 2026Contact informationCDC terminates grant for Minnesota meant to strengthen public health infrastructureToday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that they have cancelled about $38 million in public health investments for Minnesota, effective as of Feb. 11. The terminated funding is from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), and is the latest development in the federal government’s ongoing campaign of retribution against Minnesota This five-year grant began in 2022 and was set to expire in 2027.