Monthly award list · Arkansas
New federal awards in Arkansas, January 2026
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.
31 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Arkansas in January 2026, worth $335M in total award value: $39M in contracts, $296M in grants.
That is about the same as the state's median month over the last two years (36 awards) and 0.8% of the 4,095 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Health and Human Services (3 awards), Department of Transportation (15 awards) and Department of Defense (3 awards).
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Services, Arkansas Department of | 1 | $210M |
| 2 | Arkansas Department of Transportation | 13 | $32M |
| 3 | Arkansas Department of Human Services | 2 | $25M |
| 4 | Rigid Constructors LLC | 1 | $25M |
| 5 | Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas | 2 | $7.7M |
| 6 | Arkansas State Police | 2 | $7.1M |
| 7 | University of Arkansas System | 2 | $6.4M |
| 8 | East Coast Powerline LLC | 1 | $5.0M |
| 9 | Consolidated Land Services, Inc. | 1 | $4.6M |
| 10 | Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas | 2 | $4.5M |
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | 3 | $235M |
| 2 | Department of Transportation | 15 | $39M |
| 3 | Department of Defense | 3 | $31M |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | 7 | $20M |
| 5 | Department of Energy | 1 | $5.0M |
| 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | $3.2M |
| 7 | Department of the Interior | 1 | $3.0M |
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 83 - FY 2026 - T21 | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $210M | 1 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Rigid Constructors LLCPHASE 3.2 CONSIST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF 14,665 LF OF IRRIGATION CANAL, 8 FARM OFFTAKES, 5 SIPHON STRUCTURES, 1 GRAVITY TURNOUT, 2 PUMP TURNOUTS, AND ASSOCIATED | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDefinitive Contract | $25M | 15 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of Human ServicesSUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT | Department of Health and Human ServicesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $16M | 28 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of Human ServicesBLOCK GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | Department of Health and Human ServicesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $9.3M | 27 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasAS A LAND GRANT INSTITUTION, THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE {DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE) IS TO STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURE, CO | Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $6.3M | 26 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| East Coast Powerline LLCREBUILD OF THE LIBERTY TO VAN BUREN PORTION OF SOUTHWESTERNS VAN BUREN TO WELEETKA 161KV TRANSMISSION LINE | Department of Energy | ContractDefinitive Contract | $5.0M | 30 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas State PoliceSECTION 402 STATE AND COMMUNITY HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT (23 C.F.R. SUBPART B TO PART 1300; 23 U.S.C. § 402) €• GRANT TO CONDUCT HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS UNDER THE | Department of TransportationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $4.6M | 12 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Consolidated Land Services, Inc.ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES MULTI AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT SPECIFICALLY FOR PROFESSIONAL FIELD SURVEYING SERVICES. ALL CLAUSES INCLUDED IN THE BASE CONTRACT, A | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDelivery Order | $4.6M | 27 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HERMITAGE - HWY. 8 (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $4.1M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWYS. 88 & 272 IMPVTS. (POLK CO.) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LEVEL UP & 2' OVERLAY; SPOT PATCHING (HWY. 272); GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT (HWY. 88); | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $4.0M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| University of Arkansas SystemACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH THE FUNDS FROM THE AWARD. TO ENHANCE THE AQUACULTURE RESEARCH STATION TO INCLUDE AN INDOOR HATCHERY, SEVERAL RESEARCH LABORATORI | Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.5M | 7 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasTHE HATCH ACT OF 1887 (REGULAR RESEARCH FUND) PROGRAM ASSISTS STATE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND THE U.S. INSULAR AREAS IN CO | Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.5M | 14 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 49 - HWY. 243 (SEL. SECS.) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: UTBWC (SEC. 8 & SEC. 9 LM 0-6.14); MILL & OVERLAY (SEC. 9 LM 6.14-9.32, SEC. 9B, & | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.2M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| STG International, Inc.MOUNTAIN HOME COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC (CBOC) - MODIFICATION TO UPDATE VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.2M | 15 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Game & Fish CommissionTHE PURPOSE OF THE FISH HATCHERIES AND NET PEN FACILITIES IS TO CULTURE AND STOCK THE REQUIRED SPECIES AND NUMBERS OF SPORT FISH NEEDED TO MEET THE MANAGEMENT O | Department of the InteriorU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.0M | 13 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MARION CO. LINE - BAXTER CO. LINE (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.0M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| University of Arkansas SystemTO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE EXTENSION PROGRAMS. THIS WILL INCLUDE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO EXAMINE NEW FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CROPS SUITED TO SMALL FARM OPERATIONS AND PROD | Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.9M | 6 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: EASSIS CREEK STR. & APPRS.(S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REPLACE 1 BRIDGE. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.7M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas State PoliceSECTION 405(D) IMPAIRED DRIVING COUNTERMEASURES GRANT (23 C.F.R. § 1300.23; 23 U.S.C. § 405(D)) €• GRANT TO SUPPORT CERTAIN COSTS OF STATE IMPAIRED DRIVING C | Department of TransportationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.4M | 12 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MENARD BAYOU STR. & APPRS. (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REPLACE 1 STRUCTURE. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.4M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: ASHDOWN - HWY. 317 (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1' LEVEL UP & OVERLAY WITH PATCHING. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.3M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: CLEVELAND CO. LINE - NORTH (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' MILL & 2' OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.3M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: CO. RD. 764 - HWY. 412 (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LEVEL UP & 2' OVERLAY; 2' SHOULDERS | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.2M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: SEARCY CO. LINE - STONE CO. LINE (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.7M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: STATEWIDE RESTRIPING PROGRAM (2026) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: STATEWIDE STRIPING PROGRAM. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.6M | 16 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 59 REALIGNMENT (CRAWFORD CO.) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REALIGNMENT. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.6M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Northeastern Michigan Rehabilitation and Opportunity CenterINDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY DELIVERY ORDER OF PLYWOOD BOXES, PALLETS AND PALLET LIDS IN SUPPORT OF PINE BLUFF ARSENAL. | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDelivery Order | $1.5M | 30 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasTHE EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (EFNEP) EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND YOUTH WITH LIMITED RESOURCES TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDE | Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.3M | 20 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 34 STR. & APPRS. (GREENE CO.) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REPLACE 1 STRUCTURE. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 23 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasTHE HATCH ACT OF 1887 (MULTISTATE RESEARCH FUND) PROGRAM ASSISTS STATE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND THE U.S. INSULAR AREAS IN | Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 26 Jan 2026 | USAspending |
| Ozark MTN Reg Public Water AUTHEMERGENCY COMMUNITY WATER ASST. GRANT - APPROPRIATED(ECWAG-A) - 500,000 LIMIT | Department of AgricultureRural Utilities Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.0M | 23 Jan 2026 | 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 January 2026?
31 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Arkansas carry a base obligation date in January 2026, with a combined award value of $335M. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Human Services, Arkansas Department of (1, $210M); Arkansas Department of Transportation (13, $32M); Arkansas Department of Human Services (2, $25M); Rigid Constructors LLC (1, $25M); Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas (2, $7.7M). 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.