Griffith Announces Nearly $3 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | W. P. Jackson Krug (202-225-3861)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants that total $2,978,602. The breakdown for the grants includes:

  • $927,818 for Cardiovascular Diseases Research
  • $360,632 for Cancer Treatment Research
  • $390,069 for Biomedical Research and Research Training
  • $681,235 for Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
  • $618,848 for Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research

In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Virginia Tech is a leading research institution with professional talent, academic rigor and profound capability.

 

“These HHS grants, which total nearly $3 million, help Virginia Tech dedicate more resources to health-related research projects.”

 

BACKGROUND

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. 

 

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