$22 Billion Funding Awarded for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two upcoming actions by the CDC on January 6, 2021, to provide more than $22 billion in funding to states, localities, and territories in support of the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as directed by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

“On top of the substantial support we’ve already provided, the funding bill signed in December 2020 has billions of dollars in new funding for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar, in a press statement. “We’re making these billions in new funds available to states as quickly as possible to support our combined efforts to end the pandemic.”

Funding tables with jurisdictions specific award amounts can be found at this CDC link. Jurisdictions will be required to comply with the awards' terms and conditions when issued, stated the HHS.

“This funding is another timely investment that will strengthen our nation’s efforts to stop the COVID-19 pandemic in America,” added CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D. “Particularly now, it is crucial that states and communities have the resources they need to conduct testing and to distribute and administer safe, high-quality COVID-19 vaccines safely and equitably.”