Trump Administration Slashes 68 LGBTQ Health Grants A Major Blow to Sexual Minority Health Research
https://boutique-lgbtqia.com/rump-administration-slashes-68-lgbtq-health-grant Trump Administration Slashes 68 LGBTQ Health Grants A Major Blow to Sexual Minority Health Research rump Administration Slashes 68 LGBTQ Health Grant The Trump administration has abruptly revoked at least 68 grants dedicated to LGBTQ+ health research, citing a policy shift aimed at eliminating what officials label as ideologically biased science. These grants, awarded to 46 institutions and initially valued at nearly $40 million, have largely been rescinded, with some funds already partially utilized. At least $1.36 million in future funding has been cut—a figure that may be underestimated due to incomplete records. HIV Prevention, Cancer Research, and Mental Health in Jeopardy Many of the affected projects were focused on HIV prevention, but research into cancer, youth mental health, and bone health has also suffered. One of the most impacted initiatives was Vanderbilt University’s long-term...