WhereTaxMoneyGoesCorps of Engineers - Civil Works (USACE): federal spending, contracts and grants
In fiscal year 2026, Corps of Engineers - Civil Works reported $34.5 billion in obligations and $28.5 billion in outlays, about 0.5% of all budgetary resources tracked on USAspending. Below: where its award money went, who received the most, and how its spending has changed since FY 2017.
FY 2026 figures are still being reported by agencies and will change as late submissions arrive.
Mission
Serve the public by providing the Nation with quality and responsive Development and management of the Nation's water resources; Support of commercial navigation; Restoration, protection and management of aquatic ecosystems; Flood risk management; and Engineering and technical services in an environmentally sustainable, economic, and technically sound manner with a focus on public safety and collaborative partnerships.
Obligations by fiscal year
FY 2026 obligations of $34.5 billion were down 2% from FY 2025 ($35.3 billion) and compare with $18.2 billion in FY 2017.
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| Fiscal year | Amount |
|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $34.5 billion |
| FY 2025 | $35.3 billion |
| FY 2024 | $34.0 billion |
| FY 2023 | $31.0 billion |
| FY 2022 | $27.4 billion |
| FY 2021 | $24.5 billion |
| FY 2020 | $25.5 billion |
| FY 2019 | $24.5 billion |
| FY 2018 | $26.9 billion |
| FY 2017 | $18.2 billion |
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Source data last updated November 4, 2026 · Imported November 6, 2026 · Dollar figures are nominal and rounded. How these numbers are calculated · Report a problem