Colorado State UniversityFederal contracts and grants
- Fort Collins, CO
- UEI LT9CXX8L19G1
USAspending shows $1.7B in obligations to this recipient in 4 of the 5 fiscal years from FY2023 to FY2027.
The obligations in FY2026 were $252M.
Contracts were $3.0M of the obligations in FY2026.
The obligations in FY2027 to date are under $1 million.
The awards of $1 million or more that started since FY2023 came from 8 agencies.
The largest award value came from the Department of Energy.
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 Colorado: $811M.
Colorado: 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 | $463M | $1.7M | $462M |
| FY2024 | $369M | $4.0M | $365M |
| FY2025 | $606M | $5.1M | $601M |
| FY2026 | $252M | $3.0M | $249M |
| 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.
Business types on USAspending: Educational institution, Government, Higher education, Public university.
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Award value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | 11 | $359M | 37% |
| Department of Agriculture | 33 | $228M | 24% |
| Department of Defense | 40 | $172M | 18% |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 41 | $98M | 10% |
| Department of Commerce | 11 | $77M | 8% |
| National Science Foundation | 13 | $18M | 2% |
| Department of the Interior | 3 | $8.3M | 1% |
| Department of Education | 3 | $5.4M | 1% |
Awards
| Awarding agency | Type | Industry or program | Award value | Start date | Place | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research | $2.0M | 3 Sep 2026 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of AgricultureForest Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | 10.694 Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention | $2.2M | 25 Aug 2026 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and Technology | GrantProject Grant (B) | 11.617 Congressionally-Identified Projects | $1.0M | 20 Aug 2026 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of AgricultureForest Service | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 10.717 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Restoration/Revegetation | $2.0M | 28 Jul 2026 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of AgricultureForest Service | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 10.691 Good Neighbor Authority | $5.0M | 20 Jul 2026 | CO | USAspending |
| Awarding agency | Type | Industry or program | Award value | Start date | Place | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of EnergyINFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) – METHANE EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRAM OIL AND GAS METHANE MONITORING AND MITIGATION. COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO REDUCING EMISSIONS ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development | $300M | 13 Jan 2025 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of AgricultureAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceTHE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO ASSIST THE LABORATORY IN MEETING THE RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED OF THEIR DESIGNATED LEVEL AS OUTLINED IN THE 2023 AGREEMENT ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 10.025 Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care | $67M | 23 May 2023 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of CommerceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPURPOSE: THE CIRA TEAM DEVELOPED THE ENTERPRISE CLOUD BASE HEIGHT (CBH)/CLOUD GEOMETRIC THICKNESS (CGT) ALGORITHM THAT WAS INITIALLY ESTABLISHED USING VIIRS ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 11.432 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa) Cooperative Institutes | $55M | 8 Jul 2024 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyNATURAL RESOURCE SUPPORT FOR IMCOM AT MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS - FY24 | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 12.005 Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations | $46M | 16 Aug 2024 | USAspending | |
| Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing ServiceA NETWORK OF SIX STATES IN THE NW AND MOUNTAIN REGIONS OF THE US WILL COLLABORATE TO ELEVATE THECONNECTIONS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY OF A DIVERSE AND ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 10.186 Regional Food Business Centers | $30M | 1 Jun 2023 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of AgricultureForest Service2024 COMMUNITY WILDFIRE DEFENSE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | GrantProject Grant (B) | 10.720 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Community Wildfire Defense Grants | $28M | 23 Sep 2024 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of AgricultureForest ServiceTHE COMMUNITY WILDFIRE DEFENSE GRANT PROGRAM AIMS TO ASSIST AT RISK LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND INDIAN TRIBES IN PLANNING FOR AND MITIGATING AGAINST THE RISK CREATED ... | GrantProject Grant (B) | 10.720 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Community Wildfire Defense Grants | $26M | 3 Dec 2025 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of EnergyINFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) – NORTH-CENTRAL METHANE CENTER (NCMC) THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP CONSISTENT, ACCURATE, GRANULAR, AND TRANSPARENT ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development | $20M | 13 Jan 2025 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of EnergyINERTIAL FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (RISE) HUB | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program | $12M | 9 Apr 2024 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of HealthRESEARCH RESOURCES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL BIOCONTAINMENT LABORATORY AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - PROJECT SUMMARY: THE ... | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research | $11M | 18 Aug 2023 | CO | USAspending |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 12.005 Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations | $9.7M | 15 Aug 2023 | USAspending | |
| Department of DefenseDepartment of the ArmyAFCEC LAND MANAGEMENT MAPPING FOR CONUS/EUROPE/PACAF AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | 12.005 Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations | $9.7M | 30 Jun 2026 | 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) | 2 | $5.9M |
| Assistance listing | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development | 6 | $334M |
| 12.005 Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations | 31 | $148M |
| 10.025 Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care | 3 | $71M |
| 11.432 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa) Cooperative Institutes | 1 | $55M |
| 10.720 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Community Wildfire Defense Grants | 2 | $54M |
| 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research | 12 | $37M |
| State | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 124 | $811M |
| Hawaii | 9 | $29M |
| California | 9 | $26M |
| Virginia | 2 | $3.7M |
| Washington | 1 | $2.4M |
| Utah | 1 | $2.2M |
| Georgia | 1 | $1.7M |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1.4M |
The counties with the largest award value, largest first.
- Larimer County, CO$559M
- Monterey County, CA$8.2M
- Nottoway County, VA$2.6M
- Pierce County, WA$2.4M
- Monroe County, WI$1.4M
Other recipients of about the same size
Recipients in NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with an address in Colorado. In order of name. These recipients have obligations nearest to those of Colorado State University in the listed fiscal years.
- Advanced Space LLCWestminster, CO
- Defense Unicorns, Inc.Colorado Springs, CO
- Infinity Systems Engineering, a LTD. Liability Co.Colorado Springs, CO
- Infleqtion Quantum, LLCBoulder, CO
- National Jewish HealthDenver, CO
- Riverside Technology IncLoveland, CO
- Sherpa 6 IncLittleton, CO
- Sierra Space CorpLouisville, CO
- Tda Research, Inc.Golden, CO
- The Regents of the University of ColoradoBoulder, CO
- Trustees of the Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO
- University Corporation for Atmospheric ResearchBoulder, CO
All recipients in Colorado, in order of name.
Official records
- USAspending profile of this recipientUSAspending.gov. The official record of the awards to this recipient (UEI LT9CXX8L19G1).
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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: $463M
- FY2024: $369M
- FY2025: $606M
- FY2026: $252M
- 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 1 NAICS industry.
The largest award value is in NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology): $5.9M.
The assistance awards name 6 assistance listings.
The largest award value is in listing 81.089, Fossil Energy Research and Development: $334M.
Where is the place of performance?
The awards of $1 million or more name 8 states as the place of performance.
The largest award value is in Colorado: $811M.
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 161 awards of $1 million or more that started in FY2023 or later.
Their award value is $975M.
An award under that amount is in the obligations of the fiscal years but not in the lists.