# Report says AHRQ grants and staffing have been sharply cut

_Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM EDT · Science, Power · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

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Ars Technica reported that the Trump administration has reduced Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality staffing by an estimated 75%, while July cancellation letters affected about 150 researchers. More than 100 grants collectively worth over $250 million have been canceled, the report said. Congress appropriated $345 million for fiscal 2026, but the article said only $15 million had gone to grants so far, leaving researchers in more than 30 states to halt work or lay off staff.

## Sources

- [Ars Technica - All content](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/sabotage-experts-lawmakers-blast-rfk-jr-for-destroying-healthcare-research/)

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