University of MemphisFederal contracts and grants
- Memphis, TN
- UEI F2VSMAKDH8Z7
USAspending shows $278M in obligations to this recipient in 4 of the 5 fiscal years from FY2023 to FY2027.
The obligations in FY2026 were $61M.
The obligations in FY2027 to date are under $1 million.
The awards of $1 million or more that started since FY2023 came from 6 agencies.
The largest award value came from the Department of Defense.
A fiscal year under $1 million is not in the total.
The states where the work of the awards of $1 million or more is done. The swatches go from the smallest award value to the largest. The largest is Tennessee: $45M.
Tennessee: the address of the recipient.
The amounts for each state. Outlines: US Census Bureau.
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Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | All obligations | Contracts | Other awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $62M | under $1 million | $62M |
| FY2024 | $86M | $21M | $65M |
| FY2025 | $69M | $1.5M | $67M |
| FY2026 | $61M | under $1 million | $61M |
| FY2027 to date | under $1 million |
Contracts are the procurement award types. Other awards are grants, direct payments, loans (subsidy cost) and other assistance. The contracts figure shows only when contracts alone are $1 million or more.
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Award value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 3 | $25M | 56% |
| Department of Education | 3 | $6.1M | 14% |
| National Science Foundation | 3 | $4.6M | 10% |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 2 | $3.9M | 9% |
| Department of Transportation | 2 | $3.2M | 7% |
| Department of the Interior | 1 | $1.9M | 4% |
Awards
| Awarding agency | Type | Industry or program | Award value | Start date | Place | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of TransportationFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | 20.237 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements | $2.0M | 8 Jan 2026 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of TransportationFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | 20.237 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements | $1.2M | 8 Jan 2026 | TN | USAspending |
| National Science Foundation | GrantProject Grant (B) | 47.074 Biological Sciences | $1.5M | 30 Apr 2025 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 15.807 Earthquake Hazards Program Assistance | $1.9M | 17 Jan 2025 | TN | USAspending |
| National Science Foundation | GrantProject Grant (B) | 47.076 STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | $2.0M | 16 Jan 2025 | TN | USAspending |
| Awarding agency | Type | Industry or program | Award value | Start date | Place | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the NavyTHE UXS DEGRADED ENVIRONMENT FACILITY (UXSDEF) WILL ALLOW TESTING OF UNMANNED SYSTEMS IN DEGRADED ENVIRONMENTS. PHASE I WILL DEVELOP A FAN ARRAY WIND TUNNEL OR ... | ContractDefinitive Contract | 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $18M | 13 Aug 2024 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyMUAS ISR SYSTEM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - BAA | ContractDefinitive Contract | 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $4.8M | 13 Jun 2024 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of EducationSCENARIO-BASED ASSESSMENT IN THE AGE OF GENERATIVE AI: MAKING SPACE IN THE EDUCATION MARKET FOR ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT PARADIGM | GrantProject Grant (B) | 84.305 Education Research, Development and Dissemination | $3.7M | 26 Jan 2024 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the NavyCAVITATION EROSION: MODEL TO FULL SCALE | GrantProject Grant (B) | 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research | $2.3M | 21 Jun 2023 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of TransportationFederal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationTHE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HELP BRIDGE GAPS IN EXISTING, TRADITIONAL CMV ENFORCEMENT STRATEGIES HIGHLIGHTED BY USING INNOVATIVE, DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS. PROJECT ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 20.237 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements | $2.0M | 8 Jan 2026 | TN | USAspending |
| National Science FoundationS-STEM. BRIDGING THE GAPS: CULTIVATING STEM IDENTITY AND SUCCESS THROUGH STEM OUTREACH, NETWORKING, AND SCHOLARSHIPS -THIS PROJECT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 47.076 STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | $2.0M | 16 Jan 2025 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionTENNESSEE PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 93.080 Blood Disorder Program: Prevention, Surveillance, and Research | $1.9M | 14 Sep 2023 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of HealthMUSIC MECHANISMS AND TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK: INTEGRATIVE MODELS TO ADDRESS PAIN THROUGH MUSIC - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT THIS U24 APPLICATION IS WRITTEN IN ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health | $1.9M | 21 Sep 2023 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological SurveyPROJECT TITLE: OPERATION OF THE CERI SEISMIC NETWORK 2025-2029PROJECT PERIOD: 2 1 025 THROUGH 1 31 2030AWARD PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 15.807 Earthquake Hazards Program Assistance | $1.9M | 17 Jan 2025 | TN | USAspending |
| National Science FoundationCOLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: GENETICS OF POLAR BEAR HAIR, SKIN COLOR: ADAPTATIONS TO THE ARCTIC ENVIRONMENT -POLAR BEARS HAVE NUMEROUS TRAITS THAT NOT ONLY GIVE ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 47.074 Biological Sciences | $1.5M | 30 Apr 2025 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of EducationASPIRE: ADVANCING SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS BY INCREASING REPRESENTATION AND EXPERIENCES | GrantProject Grant (B) | 84.184 School Safely National Activities | $1.4M | 30 Mar 2023 | TN | USAspending |
| Department of TransportationFederal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationTHE PROPOSED PROJECT AIMS TO TEST IF PASSIVE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) SENSORS CAN ACCURATELY READ TIRE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE ON TRUCKS. THE ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 20.237 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements | $1.2M | 8 Jan 2026 | TN | USAspending |
Industries, programs and places of performance
| Industry | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 1 | $18M |
| 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1 | $4.8M |
| Assistance listing | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| 84.305 Education Research, Development and Dissemination | 1 | $3.7M |
| 20.237 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements | 2 | $3.2M |
| 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research | 1 | $2.3M |
| 47.076 STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | 1 | $2.0M |
| 93.080 Blood Disorder Program: Prevention, Surveillance, and Research | 1 | $1.9M |
| 93.213 Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health | 1 | $1.9M |
| State | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 14 | $45M |
The counties with the largest award value, largest first.
Other recipients of about the same size
Recipients in the same NAICS sector, with an address in Tennessee. In order of name. These recipients have obligations nearest to those of University of Memphis in the listed fiscal years.
- Amentum Technology, Inc.Tullahoma, TN
- Amentum Technology, Inc.Tullahoma, TN
- Amentum Technology, Inc.Fort Walton Beach, TN
- Ami Metals, IncBrentwood, TN
- L3HARRIS Forcex, Inc.Nashville, TN
- Management Solutions LLCKnoxville, TN
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities, IncorporatedOak Ridge, TN
- Onyx Strategic Solutions, LLCArrington, TN
- Street Legal Industries LLCOak Ridge, TN
- Tactica Solutions LLCFayetteville, TN
- University of TennesseeMemphis, TN
- Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN
All recipients in Tennessee, in order of name.
Official records
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Where the figures come from
USAspending.gov API v2 (U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service). Fiscal year obligations: the list of recipients by state, with a listing floor of $1 million for each year. Awards: the award search, new awards of $1 million or more by base obligation date. Parent and business types: the recipient profile.
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Questions
Which fiscal years are in the total?
The total has 4 fiscal years.
- FY2023: $62M
- FY2024: $86M
- FY2025: $69M
- FY2026: $61M
- FY2027 to date: under $1 million
The site lists a fiscal year of a recipient when the obligations of the year are $1 million or more.
Which industries and programs do the awards name?
The contract awards of $1 million or more name 2 NAICS industries.
The largest award value is in NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology): $18M.
The assistance awards name 6 assistance listings.
The largest award value is in listing 84.305, Education Research, Development and Dissemination: $3.7M.
Where is the place of performance?
The awards of $1 million or more name 1 state as the place of performance.
The largest award value is in Tennessee: $45M.
The place of performance is where the work is done. It is not always the address of the recipient.
How many awards are in the lists on this page?
The lists hold 14 awards of $1 million or more that started in FY2023 or later.
Their award value is $45M.
An award under that amount is in the obligations of the fiscal years but not in the lists.