New federal awards in Arkansas, May 2026Awards of $1 million or more with a place of performance in Arkansas
USAspending shows 21 new awards of $1 million or more in Arkansas in May 2026.
The place of performance of each award is in the state. The base obligation date is in the month.
The award value of these awards is $168M.
The median of the last 24 months in Arkansas is 31 such awards. A month with no such award is not in the median.
All states together have 4,566 such awards in May 2026.
An outlay occurs when federal money is actually paid out, not just promised to be paid ("obligated").
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The awards
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Start date | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Department of Human ServicesCNP SME EBT BENEFITS NON APPR | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $41M | 19 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 62 INTCHNG. IMPVTS. (FAYETTEVILLE) (F) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RECONFIGURE THE INTERCHANGE TO SPUI, INCLUDING MAJOR RAMP MODIFICATIONS. ... | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $24M | 28 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Gideon Contracting, Limited Liability CompanyFULL REPAIR OF BUILDING 718 TO INCLUDE ROOF, HEATING, VENTILATION AND COOLING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT, ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING UPGRADES/REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT OF INTERIOR ... | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Air Force | ContractDelivery Order | $20M | 14 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Armtec Countermeasures CoPURCHASE OF NSN: 1370-01-670-3077 AQ, MJU-75/B, FLARE, COUNTERMEASURE. | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Air Force | ContractDelivery Order | $18M | 14 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Bci Construction Usa, Inc.BRIDGE CRANE REHABILITATION, GREERS FERRY POWERHOUSE, LITTLE RED RIVER, CLEBURNE COUNTY ARKANSAS. WORK SHALL BE COMPLETE WITHIN 724 DAYS OF NOTICE TO PROCEED ... | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDelivery Order | $8.2M | 28 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Texarkana Airport AuthorityPURPOSE: EXTEND/EXPAND RUNWAY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT EXTENDS EXISTING TAXIWAY D AND CONNECTOR BY AN ADDITIONAL 800 FEET IN ... | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $7.5M | 29 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Global Logistics Support Services IncAFRC T56 ENGINE/PROPELLER CENTRALIZED REPAIR FACILITY, LITTLE ROCK, C-130 | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Air Force | ContractDelivery Order | $6.8M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Helena-West Helena-Philips County Port AuthortyAWARD PURPOSE THE PROJECT WILL FUND TWO COMPONENTS AT HELENA HARBOR 1 THE ADDITION OF A WATER TOWER TO SUPPORT INDUSTRIAL USES AND FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS IN THE ... | Department of TransportationMaritime Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $6.4M | 4 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Fort Smith Regional AirportPURPOSE: REHABILITATE TAXIWAY; REHABILITATE RUNWAY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT REHABILITATES 1,037 FEET OF EXISTING PAVED ... | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $5.1M | 29 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Fort Smith Regional AirportPURPOSE: REHABILITATE TAXIWAY; REHABILITATE RUNWAY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT REHABILITATES 1,037 FEET OF EXISTING PAVED ... | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $4.4M | 29 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Covington Firelake JV, LLCHVAC REPAIR PHASE 2B, 3A, 3B | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service | ContractPurchase Order | $4.2M | 5 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 7 IMPVTS. (HOT SPRINGS) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2' MILL & 2' OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.9M | 15 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: BIG CREEK, LITTLE PINEY CREEK & BIG CREEK BRANCH STRS. & APPRS. (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REPLACE 1 BRIDGE AND 2 BRIDGES WITH R.C. BOX ... | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.9M | 5 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Fort Smith Regional AirportPURPOSE: CONSTRUCT/EXPAND SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT CONSTRUCTS A NEW 12,000 SQUARE FOOT SNOW ... | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.6M | 28 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Pathfinder Consultants, LLCBPA ORDER FOR ACQUISITION SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACTED STAFF ACROSS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - WORK REMOTELY ACROSS USA. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $2.8M | 14 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Flynco IncTO REROOF CENTRAL MAIN ROOF AREA OF B356, REPLACE ROOF INSULATION/GUTTERS/DOWNSPOUTS/METAL BOOTS/ALL FLASHINGS AND FASCIA/SOFFIT, REPAIR CURB AND PIPE ... | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Air Force | ContractDelivery Order | $2.2M | 19 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HWY. 94 - WEST (ROGERS) (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MILL & INLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.6M | 20 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Tyson Foods Inc.COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011311/4100034288/CHICKEN CUT UP FRZ CTN-40 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.3M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| MGS Construction Services Inc.CONSTRUCTION OF NECROPSY HOUSE | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service | ContractPurchase Order | $1.3M | 7 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Arkansas Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MILL CREEK STR. & APPRS. (S) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REPLACE 1 BRIDGE. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.2M | 18 May 2026 | USAspending |
| University of ArkansasCAREER: EXPLORING NEW GENE EMERGENCE AND FUNCTIONAL INNOVATION THROUGH THE GENETIC ORIGINS, REGULATORY INTEGRATION, AND EVOLUTIONARY TRAJECTORIES OF FISH ... | National Science Foundation | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.1M | 7 May 2026 | USAspending |
By recipient and by agency
| Recipient | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Department of Human Services | 1 | $41M |
| Arkansas Department of Transportation | 5 | $35M |
| Gideon Contracting, Limited Liability Company | 1 | $20M |
| Armtec Countermeasures Co | 1 | $18M |
| Fort Smith Regional Airport | 3 | $13M |
| Bci Construction Usa, Inc. | 1 | $8.2M |
| Texarkana Airport Authority | 1 | $7.5M |
| Global Logistics Support Services Inc | 1 | $6.8M |
| Helena-West Helena-Philips County Port Authorty | 1 | $6.4M |
| Covington Firelake JV, LLC | 1 | $4.2M |
| Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 10 | $62M |
| Department of Defense | 5 | $55M |
| Department of Agriculture | 4 | $48M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | $2.8M |
| National Science Foundation | 1 | $1.1M |
Other months in Arkansas
Newest first. The number is the count of awards. All states in May 2026.
Official records
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Cite this page
Fed Spend Map. "New federal awards in Arkansas, May 2026". Data: USAspending.gov, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, loaded .
https://fedspendmap.com/state/arkansas/2026-05/
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Where the figures come from
USAspending.gov API v2, award search: new awards only (contracts, grants, loans and other assistance) of $1 million or more. The month is the month of the base obligation date. USAspending loaded the data on 30 Sep 2026. See how the atlas is made.
Questions
Which awards are in the list?
The list has the new awards of $1 million or more of May 2026 in Arkansas. The month is the month of the base obligation date.
A change to an older award is not a new award. Direct payment records are not in the list.
Is the award value an outlay?
No. The award value is the amount obligated to the award to date. An outlay is a payment.
The award value of the 21 awards on this page is $168M.
How many such awards do all states have?
USAspending shows 4,566 new awards of $1 million or more in May 2026 for all states. Their award value is $43B.