New York Offers $20M to Support Abortion Services

Funding aims to expand access and support providers across the state.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 8:03am

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New York state will provide $20 million in grants to support abortion care services, including medication abortion and expanding access to care. The funding will go to 22 eligible providers through the Supplemental Abortion Provider Support Fund and can be used for hiring, training staff, extending clinic hours, and covering uncompensated services.

Why it matters

The funding is part of New York's efforts to maintain access to abortion care following changes in federal law that have restricted reproductive freedoms in other parts of the country. The grants aim to ensure clinics have the support they need to continue providing high-quality health services.

The details

The $20 million in grants will go to eligible providers through the Supplemental Abortion Provider Support Fund. The funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including hiring and training staff, extending clinic hours, providing care management, and covering uncompensated services. State officials say the funding builds on prior investments to expand abortion access in New York.

  • The funding was announced on March 19, 2026.

The players

Kathy Hochul

The Governor of New York who announced the $20 million in funding to support abortion care services across the state.

Dr. James McDonald

The New York Health Commissioner who said the critical funding will ensure clinics have the support they need to continue providing high-quality health care services.

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What they’re saying

“We are facing a time when our fundamental rights are under attack by anti-choice politicians who are determined to dismantle established reproductive freedoms.”

— Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York

“This critical funding ensures clinics have the support they need to continue to provide high quality health care services in communities across the state.”

— Dr. James McDonald, New York Health Commissioner

What’s next

The $20 million in grants will be distributed to the 22 eligible providers in the coming months to support their abortion care services.

The takeaway

New York's $20 million investment in abortion care services demonstrates the state's commitment to maintaining access to reproductive health services in the face of increasing restrictions in other parts of the country. The funding aims to ensure clinics have the resources they need to continue providing high-quality care to residents and those traveling to the state.