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Monthly award list · California
New federal awards in California, September 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.
512 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in California in September 2026, worth $4.3B in total award value: $1.2B in contracts, $2.2B in grants, $831M in loan face value, $1.8M in other assistance.
That is more than the state's median month over the last two years (386 awards) and 6.6% of the 7,744 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Transportation (154 awards), Department of Homeland Security (33 awards) and Department of Health and Human Services (121 awards).
512new awards of $1.0M+September 2026state median month: 386
$4.3Bcombined award valueSeptember 2026 · award value
$2.2BGrantsSeptember 2026 · award value
$1.2BContractsSeptember 2026 · award value
$831MLoan (face value)September 2026 · award value
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | 4 | $911M |
| 2 | Department of Transportation California | 57 | $589M |
| 3 | Hensel Phelps Construction Co | 1 | $150M |
| 4 | Walsh Federal LLC | 1 | $149M |
| 5 | Metropolitan Transit System | 2 | $112M |
| 6 | State of California Department of Transportation | 2 | $98M |
| 7 | Southern California Regional Rail Authority | 3 | $83M |
| 8 | Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District | 1 | $82M |
| 9 | Metropolitan Transportation Commission | 1 | $82M |
| 10 | Sacramento Regional Transit District | 3 | $73M |
$5.0M more went to recipients not shown (individuals, aggregated or withheld names).
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | 154 | $2.7B |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | 33 | $334M |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | 121 | $329M |
| 4 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 30 | $156M |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | 40 | $138M |
| 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 31 | $134M |
| 7 | Department of Energy | 8 | $71M |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | 23 | $68M |
| 9 | Social Security Administration | 1 | $60M |
| 10 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | 10 | $56M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first, top 120 of 512
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityTHIS ACTION APPROVES A TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND INNOVATION ACT (TIFIA) LOAN OF $802,456,808 FOR THE I-105 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT IN CALIFORNIA. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | LoanDirect Loan (e) | $802Mloan face value | 2 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Hensel Phelps Construction CoDESIGN-BUILD BORDER PATROL STATION (BPS), CALEXICO, CA. | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Customs and Border Protection | ContractDelivery Order | $150M | 25 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Walsh Federal LLCDB SMF ATCT REPLACEMENT | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | ContractDefinitive Contract | $149M | 19 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VERMONT AVENUE BRT PROJECT. THE PROJECT WILL FUND THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $106M | 22 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THESE PROJECTS IS TO SUPPORT ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE CAPITAL NEEDS OPERATIONS OF THE EAST BAY PARATRANSIT CONSORTIUM AND THE | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $82M | 10 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Metropolitan Transportation CommissionAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE THE INITIAL TRANCHE OF REGIONAL FINANCING REPAYMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THE BART REPLACEMENT RAILCAR PR | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $82M | 9 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Orange County Transportation AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORM | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $65M | 24 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Metropolitan Transit SystemAPPLICATION PURPOSE: MTS OPERATES IN 570 SQUARE MILES OF THE URBANIZED AREAS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY SERVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MILLION PEOPLE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. TO | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $65M | 3 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Southern California Regional Rail AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS GRANT REQUESTS FUNDS FOR METROLINK INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION ROLLING STOCK COMPONENT REHABILITATION AND FOR PURCHASE UPGRADE OR RE | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $62M | 24 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Carahsoft Technology CorpBROADCOM MAINFRAME CONSUMPTION LICENSE (MCL), PORTFOLIO LICENSE AGREEMENT (PLA), AND SUPPORT SERVICES | Social Security Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $60M | 28 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: STATEWIDE STATEWIDE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING 2026-27 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: STATEWIDE STATEWIDE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING 2026-27 | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $58M | 23 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: ON I-10 IN INDIO AT MONROE ST IC RECONSTRUCT/WIDEN IC FROM 2 TO 4 THROUGH LANES INCLUDING BRIDGE OVER WHITEWATER RIVER CHANNEL FROM AVENUE 42 TO | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $56M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| State of California Department of TransportationAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD IS TO ASSIST TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS THAT SUPPORT SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE SPECIALIZED | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $54M | 22 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| The Geo Group, Inc.DETENTION SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES AOR AT CONSOLIDATED ADELANTO AND DESERT VIEW ANNEX CENTERS | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | ContractDelivery Order | $54M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: NEAR SHASTA, FROM 0.3 MILE WEST OF WHISKEY CREEK ROAD TO 0.1 MILE EAST OF LAKE VISTA OVERLOOK ATWHISKEY CREEK (WHISKEYTOWN LAKE) BRIDGE NO. 06-00 | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $49M | 8 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Metropolitan Transit SystemAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN LOWERED FACILITY AND EQU | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $47M | 2 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| State of California Department of TransportationAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD IS TO PROVIDE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 2025 TO JUNE 30 2026 PROVIDE TW | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $44M | 17 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN SAN MATEO COUNTY, IN VARIOUS CITIES, FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY LINE TO NORTH OF SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD. REHABILITATE PAVEMENT, UPGRADE SIGNS, G | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $43M | 18 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Sacramento Regional Transit DistrictAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO: A) PURCHASE 49 REPLACEMENT BUSES FOR FIXED ROUTE SERVICE; AND B) IMPLEMENT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $40M | 22 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| City & County of San FranciscoAPPLICATION PURPOSE: PROCURE 24 40 HYBRID DIESEL ELECTRIC MOTOR COACHES TO REPLACE THE XCELSIOR MOTOR COACHES THAT WERE PURCHASED IN 2016. THESE OLD VEHICLES WI | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $40M | 22 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| California Institute of TechnologyTHE MARS MULTI-MISSION OPERATIONS SERVICES WILL SUPPORT COMMON MISSION OPERATIONS SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR USE ACROSS MARS EXPLORATION PROGRAM MISSION | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $33M | 17 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Pelican Renewables LLCINFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA): PELICAN CARBON SEQUESTRATION HUB THIS PROJECT WILL DEVELOP A REGIONAL CO2 STORAGE HUB AT THE ISLAND OF RINDGE TRA | Department of Energy | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $33M | 23 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Sacramento Regional Transit DistrictAPPLICATION PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 20 NEW LOW FLOOR LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES; REPLACING 20 HIGH FLOOR LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES THAT HAVE REACHED THE END OF TH | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $33M | 9 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Public Health, California Department ofMATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM NON-COMPETING CONTIN | Department of Health and Human ServicesHealth Resources and Services Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $31M | 24 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| J. I. Garcia Construction, Inc.ALAMEDA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (M&R) AND EXPANSION PROJECT | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast Guard | ContractDelivery Order | $31M | 10 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| San Diego County Regional Airport AuthorityPURPOSE: CONSTRUCT TERMINAL. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT CONSTRUCTS A NEW 44,000 SQUARE FOOT TERMINAL TO ACCOMMODATE MORE PASSENG | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $30M | 10 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN CONTRA COSTRA COUNTY, IN AND NEAR ANTIOCH AND BRENTWOOD, FROM HILLCREST AVENUE TO BYRON HIGHWAY. REHABILITATE PAVEMENT AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, U | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $30M | 18 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, IN SAN RAMON AND DANVILLE, FROM ALCOSTA BOULEVARD TO NORTH OF DIABLO ROAD. REHABILITATE PAVEMENT, UPGRADE GUARDRAIL, AND | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $30M | 18 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN THE CITIES OF LOS ANGELES, CARSON, COMPTON, LONG BEACH, BELLFLOWER, CERRITOS, AND ARTESIA, FROM VERMONTAVENUE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY LINE (PM 6. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $28M | 16 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| North County Transit DistrictAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SECURE FUNDS FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES TO KEEP NCTDS ASSETS IN STATE OF GOOD REPAIR ACCORDING T | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $25M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| G. L. Bruno Associates, Inc.IMPLEMENTING EO 14398 DEI DISCRIMINATION RENOVATE AND EXPAND CHILLED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $24M | 9 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: LOS ANGELES COUNTY; EASTBOUND STATE ROUTE 91; ATLANTIC AVENUE/I-710 TO CHERRY AVE UNDERCROSSING (POSTMILE R11.8 TO POSTMILE R13.2) ADD ONE EASTBO | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $24M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Port Department of the City of OaklandPURPOSE: RECONSTRUCT TERMINAL. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT RECONSTRUCTS 7,745 SQUARE FEET OF EXISTING TERMINAL ONE AND TERMINAL T | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $24M | 8 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Ground Level Construction, Inc.PARKING STRUCTURE (DESIGN-BUILD) MARTINEZ, CA: IMPLEMENTING EO 14398 DEI DISCRIMINATION. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $23M | 22 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Airports of the City of Los AngelesPURPOSE: NOISE MITIGATION MEASURES FOR RESIDENCES IN AREAS BELOW 65 DNL. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT ACQUIRES AND INSTALLS FULL N | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $23M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: STATEWIDE STATEWIDE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING 2026-27 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: STATEWIDE STATEWIDE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING 2026-27 | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $22M | 23 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| California State University, Bakersfield Auxiliary for Sponsored Programs AdministrationINFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA): ELK HILLS CO2 STORAGE PROJECT (EHSTORE) THIS PROJECT WILL ACCELERATE THE CHARACTERIZATION, PERMITTING AND DEVELOP | Department of Energy | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $22M | 25 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: SR 37 BETWEEN SR 121 AND TUBBS ISLAND REPLACE TOLAY CREEK BRIDGE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SR 37 / SR 121 INTERSECTION :::: PROJECT DESCR | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $21M | 4 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Santa Clara Valley Transportation AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS GRANT REQUESTS FY 2025 SECTION 5339(C) IIJA 30018 FUNDS TO PROCURE EIGHTEEN (18) HYBRID DIESEL-ELECTRIC BUSES TO REPLACE BUSES THAT HA | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $20M | 11 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Health Care Services, California Department ofCALIFORNIA 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE PROJECT - PROJECT ABSTRACT CALIFORNIA'S PROJECT, THE CALIFORNIA 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE (CALIFORNIA 988 NETWORK | Department of Health and Human ServicesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $20M | 7 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Airports of the City of Los AngelesPURPOSE: RECONSTRUCT TAXIWAY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT RECONSTRUCTS 11,381 FEET OF EXISTING PAVED TAXIWAY A PAVEMENT THAT HAS | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $20M | 16 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: MISSION BOULEVARD / BUENA VISTA AVENUE OVER THE SANTA ANA RIVER, BR. NO. 56C-0071 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (SEISMIC) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MISSION | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $20M | 21 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: SR 37 BETWEEN SR 121 AND TUBBS ISLAND REPLACE TOLAY CREEK BRIDGE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SR 37 / SR 121 INTERSECTION :::: PROJECT DESCR | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $20M | 4 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Dynamic Systems IncORACLE EXADATA REFRESH, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE. | Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service | ContractDelivery Order | $19M | 29 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN PLACER COUNTY, NEAR APPLEGATE, FROM EAST OF CROTHER ROAD OVERCROSSING TO EAST OF WEIMAR OVERHEAD; ALSO NEAR MAGRA FROM PM 39.4 TO PM 41.5; ALS | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $18M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Cynergy Professional Systems LLCAPX NEXT RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES PER ATTACHED REQUIREMENTS LIST AND QUOTE #1216200002 DATED 9/11/2026. POC COR: SEE USMS 0012 ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DHS/ICE | Department of JusticeU.S. Marshals Service | ContractBpa Call | $18M | 21 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc.COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011504/4100035122/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $18M | 25 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Abb Inc.THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO FABRICATE, TEST, INSPECT, CERTIFY, DOCUMENT AND DELIVER UPWT VFD HARDWARE TO THE AMES RESEARCH CENTER. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDefinitive Contract | $17M | 9 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| MCP Computer Products IncPURCHASE LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, ADVANCED COMPUTING, MONITOR, AND DOCKS | Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources | ContractBpa Call | $17M | 16 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| University of California, San DiegoRESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE: MID-SCALE RI-1 (M1:IP): GLOBAL LABORATORY FOR INTERNET MEASUREMENT, PROBING, AND SECURITY EVALUATION (GLIMPSE) -THE OBJECTIVE OF THE GL | National Science Foundation | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $16M | 11 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Southern California Regional Rail AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES TO ALLOW THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGI | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $16M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Eastern Contra Costa Transit AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO REQUEST FTA SECTION 5339A GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES FORMULA PROGRAM AND FTA SECTION 5307 URBANIZE | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $15M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Peraton Inc.IDENTITY SUPPORT SOLUTIONS ISS | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | ContractDelivery Order | $15M | 23 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| San Diego County Regional Airport AuthorityPURPOSE: NOISE MITIGATION MEASURES FOR RESIDENCES WITHIN 65-69 DNL. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT ACQUIRES AND INSTALLS FULL NOISE | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $15M | 17 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: NEAR SAN DIEGO ON ROUTE 11 AT 1.9 MILES EAST OF SANYO AVENUE UNDERCROSSING (MEXICO BORDER).SR-11 PM 2.700/2.700 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT PORT OF ENTR | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $15M | 16 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Monterey-Salinas Transit DistrictAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE OPERATIONS OF FIXED-ROUTE TRANSIT SERVICES FOR THE PARTIAL PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF DE | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $15M | 9 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| City & County of San FranciscoPURPOSE: REHABILITATE TAXIWAY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT REHABILITATES 4,825 FEET OF EXISTING PAVED TAXIWAY B TO MAINTAIN THE S | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $14M | 10 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Riverside Transit AgencyAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO HELP FUND RTAS FY2027 OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $14M | 1 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Central Valley Meat Co., Inc.COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011514/4100035082/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $14M | 22 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| City & County of San FranciscoPURPOSE: REHABILITATE TAXIWAY; REALIGN TAXIWAY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT REALIGNS EXISTING PAVED TAXIWAY E BY 5 DEGREES TO BRI | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $13M | 10 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Acumen LLCBEST 1 CONTRACT | Department of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug Administration | ContractDefinitive Contract | $13M | 29 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Impulse Space, Inc.PHASE III - GEOSPACE DYNAMICS CONSTELLATION (GDC) TRAILBLAZER PROJECT | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDefinitive Contract | $13M | 28 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Eradrive, Inc.2 ERADRIVE AUTONOMY MODULES, OPTICAL HIL STIMULATOR, EGSE KIT, AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT PROVIDING GPS-INDEPENDENT OPTICAL PNT AND AUTONOMOUS SPACE OBJECT TRACKIN | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDefinitive Contract | $12M | 22 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| City of FresnoAPPLICATION PURPOSE: TO FUND FAXS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTED PARATRANSIT PROJECT ADMINISTRATION TIRE LEASE PLANNING ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS TO FUND FAX FAC | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $12M | 24 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: STATEWIDE STATEWIDE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING 2026-27 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: STATEWIDE STATEWIDE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING 2026-27 | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $11M | 23 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| City of Long BeachPURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAssistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development | GrantProject Grant (B) | $11M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| G. L. Bruno Associates, Inc.RENOVATE IMAGING AND CATHERTIZATION LAB. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $11M | 3 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Lions Community Service CorporationGRRP | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAssistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner | LoanDirect Loan (e) | $10Mloan face value | 11 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| The Regents of the University of California, San FranciscoUCSF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE INSTITUTE - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE INST | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $10M | 9 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, FROM EAST OF ROUTE 2 TO WEST OF ANGELES CREST HIGHWAY ON E2-W210 CONNECTOR UNDERCROSSING NO. 53-2191G, AND FOOTHILL LA C | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $10M | 16 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Victor Packing, Inc.COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011526/4100035096/RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $10M | 25 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Emendata LLCINDEPENDENTLY AND NOT AS AN AGENT OF THE GOVERNMENT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH ALL THE NECESSARY SERVICES, QUALIFIED PERSONNEL, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACI | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | ContractDefinitive Contract | $10M | 29 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Bob Hope AirportPURPOSE: OBSTRUCTION MARKING/LIGHTING/REMOVAL (HAZARD). ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT REMOVES EXISTING TERMINAL AND PARKING STRUCTU | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $10M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| San Diego State University FoundationDIET-RELATED CHRONIC DISEASES SUCH AS OBESITY, DIABETES, AND HEART DISEASE AFFECT MILLIONS OF AMERICANS AND PLACE A MAJOR BURDEN ON FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND T | Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture | GrantProject Grant (B) | $10.0M | 10 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| New Tech Solutions, Inc.INFRASTRUCTURE DATA EQUIPMENT | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Customs and Border Protection | ContractDelivery Order | $9.9M | 28 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Los Angeles County Development Authority LacdaGRRP | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAssistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner | LoanDirect Loan (e) | $9.6Mloan face value | 11 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: RESURFACING THE STREETS OF APPROXIMATELY 42.86 CENTERLINE MILES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES RE-SURFACE APPROXIMATELY 42.86 | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $9.4M | 18 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Solano County Transit/SoltranAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO FUND PRE-AWARD ACTIVITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: SOLTRANS WILL PURCHASE 14 NEW BUSES AND 10 DEPOT CHARGERS | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $9.4M | 1 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Sea Pac Engineering IncRESTORE RELIABILITY OF NATURAL GAS | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $9.3M | 25 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Patricia I. Romero, Inc.ROOFING REVITALIZATION AT AFRC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $9.2M | 28 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN OCEANSIDE ON INTERSTATE 5 FROM STATE ROUTE 78 TO HARBOR DRIVE/STATE ROUTE 76. DESIGN OF ONE HIGH-OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HOV) LANE IN EACH DIRECTIO | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $9.2M | 16 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Cynergy Professional Systems LLCVISN 17 INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT RADIO COMMUNICATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $9.1M | 9 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| California Institute of TechnologyFABRICATION AND DELIVERY OF AN ADVANCED INFRARED SENSOR INSTRUMENT FOR MONITORING WILDLAND FIRES FROM SPACE, INCLUDING DESIGN MODIFICATIONS FOR SPACEFLIGHT, ENV | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $9.0M | 28 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Amoroso Overwatch LLCEO 14398 612A4-19-016 | RENOVATE OUTPATIENT PHARMACY | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $8.9M | 2 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Los Angeles County Development Authority LacdaGRRP | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAssistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner | LoanDirect Loan (e) | $8.5Mloan face value | 11 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN THE CITY OF POMONA. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES FOR METRO-PRIORITIZED FIRST/LAST MILE IMPROVEMENTS AROUND THE METRO NORTH POMONA STATION AREA, MET | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $8.1M | 2 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: BEAR VALLEY ROAD OVER THE MOJAVE RIVER, BR. NO. 54C-0086 BRIDGE REHABILITATION :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: BEAR VALLEY ROAD OVER THE MOJAVE RIVER, | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $8.1M | 18 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Orange County Transportation AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION PLANNING. THESE FUNDS WILL ALLOW OCTA PLAN FOR EXPANDED BUS A | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $8.0M | 24 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Loma Linda UniversityBRF: LLU CELLULAR THERAPY RESEARCH FACILITY - NIH C06 RESEARCH FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION GRANT BRF: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY CELLULAR THERAPY RESEARCH FACILITY APPLI | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $8.0M | 17 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Ironwood Commercial Builders IncRESTORE RELIABILITY OF DOMESTIC WATER | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $7.7M | 25 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN CARLSBAD AND OCEANSIDE FROM TAMARACK AVENUE OVERCROSSING TO MISSION AVENUE OVERCROSSING UPGRADE CURB RAMPS AND ACCESSIBLE | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $7.7M | 16 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| County of Los AngelesLOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA FOR THE PROJECT 'SAFER STEPS FOR LA COUNTY PEDESTRIANS | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $7.7M | 23 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Project Development Solutions, Inc.THE KERNRTES PROJECT AIMS TO DEMONSTRATE RESERVOIR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE (RTES) IN SEDIMENTARY RESERVOIRS PAIRED WITH A STEAM SYSTEM AND PROCESS HEAT OFF-TAKER | Department of Energy | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $7.5M | 14 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| M3 Integrated Services, Inc.EO 14398 GOGA CONSTRUCT STINSON LG TOWER & CAFE | Department of the InteriorNational Park Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $7.4M | 23 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Ontario International Airport AuthorityPURPOSE: RECONSTRUCT RUNWAY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT RECONSTRUCTS 2,218 FEET OF EXISTING PAVED RUNWAY 8L/26R THAT HAS REACHED | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $7.4M | 17 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| SH Mechanical Inc.4 PART CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO UPGRADE BOILERS AT THE ALBANY, CA WRRC | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $7.3M | 28 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Golden Empire Transit DistrictAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE CLEANER EMISSIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING NEWER CNG BUSES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE ACTIVIT | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $7.1M | 18 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| County of OrangePURPOSE: RECONSTRUCT TERMINAL COMPONENTS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT RECONSTRUCTS EXISTING TERMINALS A, B AND C BY REPLACING THE | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $7.0M | 14 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| San Luis Obispo Regional Transit AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING IS TO SUPPORT ONGOING TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR FY26. THE GRANT WILL INCLUDE OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR TH | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $6.9M | 9 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| American Custom Meats, LLCCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011531/4100035041/PORK PULLED CKD PKG-8/5 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $6.9M | 21 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Ignited LLCPRECHECK MARKETING CAMPAIGN PLAN | Department of Homeland SecurityTransportation Security Administration | ContractBpa Call | $6.8M | 28 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| City & County of San FranciscoPURPOSE: INSTALL RUNWAY LIGHTING. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT INSTALLS NEW LIGHTING ON RUNWAY 10R/28L TO BRING THE AIRPORT INTO C | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $6.6M | 10 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Alpine Pacific Nut Co IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011504/4100035118/WALNUT ENG PCS CTN-24/1 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $6.2M | 25 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Togiak Logistics Services, LLCEO 14398 - FOLSOM DAM VESSEL EXCLUSION BARRIER AND DEBRIS BOOM | Department of the InteriorBureau of Reclamation | ContractDefinitive Contract | $6.2M | 11 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ON STATE ROUTE 9, 0.1 MILE SOUTH OF SARATOGA TOLL ROAD AT THE SAN LORENZO RIVER. WATERMAN GAP FISH PASSAGE AT THE SAN LORENZ | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $6.0M | 2 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| University of Southern CaliforniaALZHEIMER'S RISK INTERVENTION TRIAL WITH ESTRADIOL (ARITE) - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS (AD/ADRD) AND CARDIOVASCULAR DIS | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $5.9M | 1 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| San Bernardino CountyPURPOSE: REHABILITATE RUNWAY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT REHABILITATES 6,500 FEET OF EXISTING PAVED RUNWAY 18/36 TO MAINTAIN THE | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $5.9M | 1 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| University of California, Los AngelesREGULATED, LONG-TERM EXPRESSION OF ANTI-HIV ANTIBODIES VIA B CELL RECEPTOR-TARGETED LENTIVIRAL TRANSDUCTION - PROJECT SUMMARY NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES AGAINST HI | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $5.9M | 23 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: SONOMA COUNTY AT SEARS POINT ON ROUTE 37 FROM 0.2 MILE WEST OF ROUTE 121 TO0.9 MILE EAST OF TOLAY CREEK BRIDGE AND ON ROUTE 121 FROM ROUTE 37 TO | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.9M | 18 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| City of FresnoAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR TRANSIT SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THREE HEAVILY TRAVELED FAX FIXED ROUTES: ROU | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.9M | 24 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Merrick-Imeg Joint Venture, LLPNASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER AWARDED THE WESTERN REGIONAL ARCHITECT ENGINEERING SERVICES (WRAES) CONTRACT, 80AFRC25D0014, ON JULY 14, 2025. THIS PROPOS | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $5.8M | 25 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Social Services CaliforniaCBCAP-2026 - COMMUNITY-BASED CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION (FORMERLY COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY RESOURCE AND SPT) | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.7M | 25 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Blue Tech Inc.FY26 HP ENTERPRISE PRINTER REFRESH | Department of JusticeOffices, Boards and Divisions | ContractDelivery Order | $5.7M | 17 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, ROUTE 138, POST MILE 32.7/33.4, CONSTRUCT ROUNDABOUT. THIS PROJECT WILL IMPROVE SAFETY AND REDUCE THE NUMBER AND SEVERITY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.7M | 16 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Gold Coast Transit DistrictAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE 1 YEAR OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1 YEAR OF OPERATING ASSISTANCE AND 1 YEAR OF PARATRANSIT SERVICE T | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.7M | 15 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Transportation CaliforniaPROJECT TITLE: IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY NEAR ORICK FROM 0.9 MILE SOUTH TO SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK PARK UNDERCROSSING IMPROVE CURVES AND ROADWAY CROSS SLOPE, WIDEN SHOULDE | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.6M | 21 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Apex Enterprises, IncTHE INTENT OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO MITIGATE ROADSIDE TREE HAZARDS AND FUTURE WILDFIRE RISK WITHIN THE BURN PERIMETER OF THE 2021 KNP COMPLEX WILDFIRE IN SEQUOIA | Department of the InteriorNational Park Service | ContractBpa Call | $5.6M | 11 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| Rolls-Royce Solutions America IncCGC WAESCHE 24K MPDE OVERHAUL | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast Guard | ContractDelivery Order | $5.5M | 1 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| City of Palm SpringsPURPOSE: RECONSTRUCT TERMINAL COMPONENTS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT RECONSTRUCTS EXISTING TERMINAL BY INSTALLING A NEW BAGGAGE | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $5.5M | 9 Sep 2026 | USAspending |
| New Tech Solutions, Inc.INFRASTRUCTURE DATA EQUIPMENT | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Customs and Border Protection | ContractDelivery Order | $5.4M | 7 Sep 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 California in September 2026?
512 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in California carry a base obligation date in September 2026, with a combined award value of $4.3B. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (4, $911M); Department of Transportation California (57, $589M); Hensel Phelps Construction Co (1, $150M); Walsh Federal LLC (1, $149M); Metropolitan Transit System (2, $112M). 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.