WhereTaxMoneyGoesLousiana Department of Health: federal contracts and grants
Lousiana Department of Health, based in Baton Rouge, LA, received $14.6 billion in federal award obligations in fiscal year 2026, ranking 26th among all recipients. That is essentially flat compared with FY 2025.
This recipient is a state or local government entity. Much of its federal money is pass-through funding, such as Medicaid, that it then pays out to providers and residents.
Parent organization: Louisiana, State of
Business types reported: government, national government, regional and state government
Federal awards by fiscal year
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| Fiscal year | Amount |
|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $14.6 billion |
| FY 2025 | $14.6 billion |
| FY 2024 | $13.5 billion |
| FY 2023 | $14.1 billion |
| FY 2022 | $11.4 billion |
| FY 2021 | $12.6 billion |
| FY 2020 | $9.5 billion |
| FY 2019 | $9.0 billion |
| FY 2018 | $8.8 billion |
| FY 2017 | $8.5 billion |
Which agencies pay Lousiana Department of Health
FY 2026 award obligations by awarding agency.
| # | Agency | Amount | Relative size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | $14.6 billion |
A large award total is not evidence of wrongdoing. Obligations are legal commitments to pay, which can be adjusted, de-obligated or never fully spent. See methodology.
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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