Grant Cut Threatens Teen Health Program | Butte News

Butte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 2m

Bridgercare, a vital teen pregnancy prevention program in southwest Montana, faces a sudden funding crisis after the Department of Health and Human Services abruptly ended a five-year grant — just months before its critical fourth year. Despite recent approval and monthly check-ins, the agency cited misalignment with current priorities, leaving the organization scrambling to find alternatives. With 42% of Montana teens reporting sexual activity and alarmingly low condom and birth control use, Bridgercare’s community-tailored, evidence-based education is more urgent than ever. Now, they’re…