By Francesca Mathewes

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has stopped accepting federal funding for its programs and contracts, the medical society said Aug. 1.

“Recent changes in federal funding laws and regulations significantly impact ACOG’s program goals, policy positions and ability to provide timely and evidence-based guidance and recommendations for care,” ACOG said in a statement. “We remain fully committed to this critical work and will allocate our own resources to continue it in a way that is centered on patient needs and grounded in evidence. As we develop the details of this path forward, we will share more information with our valued members and partners.”

In 2024 and 2025, the ACOG Foundation — the organization’s charitable arm — received more than $2 million in grants from HHS.

The group, which represents more than 60,000 OB-GYNs and medical students, said it will continue to work with the government on advocacy, provide comments on rulemaking, and “evaluate opportunities to partner with the government in the future where our program goals align.”

ACOG’s decision to forgo federal funding comes amid the Trump administration’s efforts to scale back diversity, equity and inclusion programs. In January, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to eliminate DEI-related offices, programs and grants that do not align with the administration’s priorities. DEI initiatives have historically been central to ACOG’s efforts to reduce maternal mortality and address racial and geographic health disparities.

“We remain committed to reducing preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity within the United States, to ensuring the quality and safety of patient care that will improve population health outcomes, to increasing access to preventive care, and more,” ACOG said. “We look forward to building on our successful work to date by shaping future programs that advance health for all.”