The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of seven grants by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the U.S. Department of Transportation, amounting to $54 million. This decision is expected to result in approximately $51 million in savings.
According to a post on X, the canceled grants included $6 million for "collaborative planning to address safety concerns of women and gender non-conforming people," $12 million for "accelerating equitable decarbonization," and $6 million for studying "hyperlocal pollution exposure inequalities" in New York City.
DOGE also said that the United States Department of Transportation "is working hard to cut waste and will have more to report over the coming weeks."
DOGE announcement on X
| https://x.com/DOGE/status/1918404228785033272
An April 2025 Harvard-Harris Poll indicates that 69% of voters support "undertaking a full-scale effort to find and eliminate fraud and waste in government expenditures," compared to 31% who favor slashing $1 trillion in government spending. Additionally, a majority believe the U.S. should work toward balancing its budget, reducing government expenditures, and conducting a comprehensive review of current spending.
DOGE is described as a federal agency focused on optimizing government spending, reducing waste, and ensuring accountability in contract management. By reviewing expenditures and canceling non-essential contracts, DOGE aims to improve fiscal responsibility and enhance the effectiveness of public resource allocation.
