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Published on: February 23, 2018
Federal agency biodefense funding, FY2012-FY2013
Crystal Franco1, Tara Kirk Sell
1Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA. cfranco@upmc-biosecurity.org
Summary
The U.S. government allocated $5.54 billion for biodefense in FY2013, with most funding supporting broad public health initiatives rather than solely bioterrorism preparedness. Agencies prioritize all-hazards readiness over specialized biodefense programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Biosecurity
- Government Funding Analysis
Background:
- Federal investment in national biodefense preparedness has been substantial since 2001.
- Previous analyses have tracked civilian biodefense funding from FY2001 to FY2012.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update the analysis of U.S. federal civilian biodefense funding for Fiscal Year 2013.
- To examine budget allocations across key government agencies involved in biodefense.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of budgeted amounts for FY2013 across specified federal departments and agencies.
- Categorization of programs based on biodefense-specific versus multiple goals (all-hazards preparedness).
Main Results:
- The total federal budget for civilian biodefense in FY2013 was $5.54 billion.
- Over 90% of biodefense funding supports programs with broader applications, including infectious disease research and disaster response.
- Programs solely focused on biodefense constituted less than 10% of the analyzed budget.
Conclusions:
- Federal agencies continue to prioritize all-hazards preparedness, integrating biodefense into wider public health and emergency response frameworks.
- The majority of biodefense funding serves dual purposes, enhancing overall national resilience against various threats, not just bioterrorism.
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