The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced plans to cut nearly $400 million in federal grants from the Indiana State Department of Health, marking a significant reduction in funding for state health initiatives.

Major Funding Reductions Detailed

According to new entries on DOGE’s website, 11 federal grants are set to be eliminated, totaling $394,468,965. The largest of these grants include allocations of $262.3 million, $50.6 million, and $14.7 million, with additional cuts ranging from $10 million to $1.8 million.

The cuts were posted on the agency’s ‘savings’ tab and officially announced on March 23, 2025. The website, which updates weekly, indicates that this reduction is part of a broader effort to streamline government spending.

Federal Restructuring Triggers Statewide Impact

The decision follows a major restructuring at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which announced Thursday that it would be laying off as many as 10,000 workers. HHS is the primary provider of grant funding to the Indiana State Department of Health, making the federal shake-up a direct cause of the state-level budget cuts.

Additional Budget Reductions Underway

DOGE has also proposed terminating leases at six federal facilities in Indiana as part of its cost-saving measures. While the specific locations of these facilities have not been disclosed, the move signals a broader government-wide push to reduce expenditures.

Attempts to reach the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for comment have been unsuccessful, as a GrayMedia affiliate reports that the department’s media line is currently disconnected.

Uncertain Future for Indiana’s Health Programs

With nearly $400 million in lost funding, state health programs could face significant challenges in the coming months. Key questions remain about which initiatives will be most affected and whether alternative funding sources will emerge to fill the gap.