USDA Cancels $600K Grant for Menstruation Study Involving Transgender Men

The grant, awarded under the Biden administration, was terminated by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, citing taxpayer spending concerns.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled a $600,000 grant for a study on menstruation in transgender men and other individuals who menstruate.
The grant was awarded to Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College in Louisiana and was set to run until April 2027.
The study aimed to address concerns related to menstruation and explore the use of natural fibers like hemp in feminine hygiene products.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the cancellation on social media, crediting the conservative nonprofit American Principles Project for identifying the grant.
The American Principles Project reported over 340 federal grants, totaling $128 million, approved during the Biden administration for gender-related research.