WhereTaxMoneyGoesThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts: federal contracts and grants
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, based in Boston, MA, received $17.0 billion in federal award obligations in fiscal year 2026, ranking 17th among all recipients. That is up 1% from FY 2025 ($16.8 billion).
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.
Business types reported: authorities and commissions, council of governments, government, national government
Federal awards by fiscal year
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| Fiscal year | Amount |
|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $17.0 billion |
| FY 2025 | $16.8 billion |
| FY 2024 | $17.4 billion |
| FY 2023 | $19.6 billion |
| FY 2022 | $18.9 billion |
| FY 2021 | $17.6 billion |
| FY 2020 | $14.6 billion |
| FY 2019 | $12.2 billion |
| FY 2018 | $11.8 billion |
| FY 2017 | $11.3 billion |
Which agencies pay The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
FY 2026 award obligations by awarding agency.
| # | Agency | Amount | Relative size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | $17.0 billion | |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | $664,000 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $600,000 | |
| 4 | Small Business Administration | $420,000 |
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