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Federal award spending by fiscal year
Award obligations performed in U.S. states and territories, by federal fiscal year (October 1 to September 30). The FY 2020–2021 peak reflects pandemic relief programs.
| Fiscal year | Total (excl. loans) | Contracts | Grants | Direct payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $5.46 trillion | $770.9 billion | $1.23 trillion | $3.44 trillion |
| FY 2025 | $5.27 trillion | $776.0 billion | $1.23 trillion | $3.24 trillion |
| FY 2024 | $4.86 trillion | $731.6 billion | $1.18 trillion | $2.93 trillion |
| FY 2023 | $4.75 trillion | $735.5 billion | $1.11 trillion | $2.85 trillion |
| FY 2022 | $4.47 trillion | $665.5 billion | $1.11 trillion | $2.60 trillion |
| FY 2021 | $4.91 trillion | $629.4 billion | $1.34 trillion | $2.86 trillion |
| FY 2020 | $4.26 trillion | $640.3 billion | $949.8 billion | $2.60 trillion |
| FY 2019 | $3.50 trillion | $556.4 billion | $748.1 billion | $2.13 trillion |
| FY 2018 | $3.32 trillion | $520.5 billion | $741.1 billion | $1.98 trillion |
| FY 2017 | $3.19 trillion | $472.6 billion | $703.5 billion | $1.94 trillion |
Source: USAspending.gov API v2 (U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service).
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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
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