Monthly award list · Arkansas
New federal awards in Arkansas, October 2025
Prime awards of $1.0M or more with a base obligation date in the month and a primary place of performance in the state.
USAspending caveat. Figures are obligations reported by federal agencies to USAspending.gov, not payments. In USAspending's words: "An outlay occurs when federal money is actually paid out, not just promised to be paid ('obligated')." "Every agency has a Senior Accountable Official who must officially certify that the quarterly financial data submitted by their agency is accurate and complete." "If there are any discrepancies in procurement data, FPDS is the authoritative source." Contract data for the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is published with a 90-day delay. Data loaded 30 Sep 2026; agencies keep reporting into recent months.
37 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Arkansas in October 2025, worth $7.8B in total award value: $24M in contracts, $7.8B in grants.
That is about the same as the state's median month over the last two years (36 awards) and 1.1% of the 3,314 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Health and Human Services (10 awards), Department of Agriculture (8 awards) and Department of Defense (11 awards).
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Services, Arkansas Department of | 3 | $7.4B |
| 2 | Department of Education Arkansas | 6 | $113M |
| 3 | Arkansas Department of Human Services | 3 | $84M |
| 4 | Military Department, Arkansas National Guard | 8 | $72M |
| 5 | Arkansas Department of Health | 3 | $64M |
| 6 | DEPT of Finance & Administration | 1 | $44M |
| 7 | Jett's Specialty Contracting, LLC | 2 | $7.4M |
| 8 | Arkansas Department of Human Services | 1 | $7.3M |
| 9 | Eclipse Companies, LLC | 1 | $5.7M |
| 10 | Pafford Medical Services, Inc. | 2 | $4.1M |
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | 10 | $7.6B |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | 8 | $158M |
| 3 | Department of Defense | 11 | $76M |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 6 | $15M |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | 1 | $5.7M |
| 6 | Department of Justice | 1 | $2.0M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services, Arkansas Department ofMEDICAID ENTITLEMENT FOR 4 - FY 2026 - T19 | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $7.0B | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Human Services, Arkansas Department ofMEDICAID ENTITLEMENT FOR 4 - FY 2026 - T19 | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $403M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Education ArkansasCNP CN BLOCK PROG | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $81M | 15 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of HealthWIC FOOD EXPENSE | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $60M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military Department, Arkansas National GuardAR - ARMY NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES PROGRAM - 1001, INITIAL FY26 MODIFICATION | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $55M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| DEPT of Finance & AdministrationSCSS-2026 - CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - STATES | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $44M | 9 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of Human ServicesADPTASST-2026 - ADOPTION ASSISTANCE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $43M | 7 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of Human ServicesFOSTER-2026 - FOSTER CARE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $36M | 7 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Education ArkansasCCDM-2026 - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND -- STATE MATCHING | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $21M | 8 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of Human ServicesSAE UNDER SHUT DOWN (O) | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $7.3M | 2 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Eclipse Companies, LLCAR ERFO FS OZSTF810 2022-1(1): THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE PERMANENT SLIDE REPAIR OF WHITE ROCK ROAD (NFSR 1003) AND EAST FLY GAP ROAD (NFSR 1503). THE WORK INC | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $5.7M | 10 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Education ArkansasCCDF-2026 - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.3M | 8 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of Human ServicesPSGP-2026 - PSGP PREVENTION SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $4.7M | 9 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Jett's Specialty Contracting, LLC598-22-127 MIXING VALVES FOR ANTI-SCALD-NLR/LR. 365 CALENDAR DAYS FROM ISSUANCE OF NTP. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $4.4M | 7 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Attorney General, Arkansas Office ofMEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT - TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE MEDICAID PROVIDER FRAUD AS WELL AS PATIENT ABUSE OR NEGLECT IN HEALTH FACILITIES AND BOARD AND CARE F | Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the Inspector General | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.6M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Human Services, Arkansas Department ofFY 2026 GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $3.4M | 9 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military Department, Arkansas National GuardAR - ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SECURITY GUARD PROGRAM - 1003, INITIAL FY26 MODIFICATION | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $3.0M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Jett's Specialty Contracting, LLC598-21-108 UPGRADE HEATING WATER SYSTEM-LR 270 CALENDAR DAY PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AFTER ISSUANCE OF NTP. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $3.0M | 7 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Pafford Medical Services, Inc.GROUND AMBULANCE & PATIENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.0M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military Department, Arkansas National GuardAR - AIR NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES - 1021, 188TH AND 189TH INITIAL FY26 MODIFICATION | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.8M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military Department, Arkansas National GuardAR - ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING SUPPORT SYSTEMS PROGRAM - 1007, INITIAL FY26 MODIFICATION | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.8M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Education ArkansasCNP FRESH FRUITS AND VEGITABLES | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.6M | 8 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military Department, Arkansas National GuardAR - ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES - 1002, INITIAL FY26 MODIFICATION | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.5M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Valor Healthcare IncCOMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CENTER | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.4M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military Department, Arkansas National GuardAR - ARMY NATIONAL GUARD COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS, AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES - 1005, INITIAL FY26 MODIFICATION | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.3M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military Department, Arkansas National GuardAR - AIR NATIONAL GUARD FIRE PROTECTION ACTIVITIES - 1024, 188TH INITIAL FY26 MODIFICATION | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.3M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Education ArkansasCNP CIL CHILD AND ADULT CARE | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.3M | 17 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of HealthWIC FOOD NON APPR | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.2M | 15 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| West Memphis Police DepartmentTHE FY25 COPS HIRING PROGRAM (CHP) PROVIDES FUNDING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO HIRE AND/OR REHIRE ADDITIONAL CAREER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN AN EFFORT TO | Department of JusticeOffices, Boards and Divisions | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.0M | 10 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Education ArkansasCNP MEAL REIMBURSEMENT | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.5M | 16 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of HealthWIC FOOD EXPENSES | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.5M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military Department, Arkansas National GuardAR - AIR NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION PROGRAM - 1031, 188TH AND 189TH INITIAL FY26 MODIFICATION | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.4M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Pathfinder IncFUND FY26 Q1 FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT LITTLE ROCK AFB | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Air Force | ContractDelivery Order | $1.3M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Aurora Tactical Group, LLCTHE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO FULFILL A FOREIGN MILITARY SALES REQUIREMENT ON BEHALF OF THE SECURITY ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH F | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.1M | 21 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Pafford Medical Services, Inc.GROUND AMBULANCE & PATIENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, UPDATED PWS | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.1M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Integrated Procurement Technologies8511727168!ACCELEROMETER,ELECT | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractPurchase Order | $1.1M | 31 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Redhawk Group International, LLCPET CT TRAILER LEASE | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.0M | 6 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
Descriptions are USAspending's own award text, truncated; those that appear to name a person are withheld. Recipient names link to the organisation's page where it has one.
Questions and answers
How many federal awards were made in Arkansas in October 2025?
37 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Arkansas carry a base obligation date in October 2025, with a combined award value of $7.8B. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Human Services, Arkansas Department of (3, $7.4B); Department of Education Arkansas (6, $113M); Arkansas Department of Human Services (3, $84M); Military Department, Arkansas National Guard (8, $72M); Arkansas Department of Health (3, $64M). Individuals are never listed.
Is award value the same as spending?
No. Award value is the amount obligated to the award so far as USAspending reports it; obligations are commitments, and outlays (actual payments) follow later, often over several years.
Provenance
Source: USAspending.gov API v2 award search (new awards only, award types contracts, grants, loans and other assistance, lower bound $1.0M), loaded 30 Sep 2026. Direct-payment records are excluded because they are aggregates. The month is assigned by base obligation date. See methodology.