Monthly award list · Illinois
New federal awards in Illinois, July 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.
106 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Illinois in July 2026, worth $1.1B in total award value: $251M in contracts, $867M in grants, $2.1M in other assistance.
That is fewer than the state's median month over the last two years (147 awards) and 2.3% of the 4,520 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Education (12 awards), Department of Veterans Affairs (10 awards) and Department of Transportation (17 awards).
106new awards of $1.0M+July 2026state median month: 147
$1.1Bcombined award valueJuly 2026 · award value
$867MGrantsJuly 2026 · award value
$251MContractsJuly 2026 · award value
$2.1MOther assistancesJuly 2026 · award value
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois State Board of Education | 13 | $713M |
| 2 | Medline Industries, LP | 1 | $81M |
| 3 | Illinois Department of Transportation | 12 | $39M |
| 4 | W S Darley & Co | 3 | $21M |
| 5 | Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority | 1 | $20M |
| 6 | Cherry Meat Packers, Inc | 2 | $20M |
| 7 | US Foods Inc | 2 | $18M |
| 8 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | 2 | $16M |
| 9 | National Opinion Research Center | 2 | $15M |
| 10 | Northwestern University | 6 | $14M |
$4.4M more went to recipients not shown (individuals, aggregated or withheld names).
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Education | 12 | $712M |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 10 | $121M |
| 3 | Department of Transportation | 17 | $76M |
| 4 | Department of Defense | 12 | $57M |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | 12 | $47M |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | 18 | $37M |
| 7 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | 7 | $18M |
| 8 | National Science Foundation | 7 | $16M |
| 9 | Department of Labor | 1 | $13M |
| 10 | General Services Administration | 5 | $8.8M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Board of EducationTITLE I PART A BASIC GRANTS TO LEAS | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $308M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationSTATE GRANT - B (611) | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $206M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Medline Industries, LPEXPRESS REPORT: MEDICAL SURGICAL PRIME VENDOR EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $81M | 20 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationSTUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT GRANTS | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $55M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of Education21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $52M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: STATE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $32M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERMODAL HARVEY TRANSPORTATION CENTER.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUN | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $20M | 13 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationSTATE GRANT - B PRESCHOOL (619) | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $19M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Cherry Meat Packers, IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011355/4100034552/BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB,BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB,BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $16M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationSUPPORTING EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $16M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| W S Darley & Co4572292191!JFTI TRAINER SYSTEM (JTS) - FENIX SYSTEM | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $15M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Booz Allen Hamilton IncTHIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR AOIS 2 AND 3 OF THE ITEM COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (CSO) CALL 001 FOR USTRANSCOM ZERO TRUST ENTERPRISE MODERNIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION | Department of DefenseUSTRANSCOM | ContractDefinitive Contract | $14M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| US Foods IncEXPRESS REPORT: SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 JULY | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $14M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| National Opinion Research CenterBLS NLSY97 RECOMPETE_26 NLSY97, R23 | Department of LaborOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management | ContractDelivery Order | $13M | 22 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION COURSE EXPANSION WITH GRADING AND PAVING AT ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TRAINING FACILITY AT 2510 ACADEMY RD IN PAWNEE. ::: | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $12M | 6 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationSTATE ASSESSMENTS FORMULA GRANTS | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $11M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit DistrictAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO REQUEST FY2024 LOW OR NO EMISSION PROGRAM FUNDING THAT WAS AWARDED TO METROLINK IN THE AMOUNT OF $10000000. | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $10M | 21 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Richard Group LLCBLDG 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $9.7M | 28 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Fresenius Kabi, LLCATROPINE 0.4MGML X 20ML SOLN. FOR INJ., MULTI-DOSE VIALS 8MG AND MIDAZOLAM SOLN. FOR INJ., 5MG/ML, MULTI-DOSE VIALS EO 14398 | Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | ContractDelivery Order | $7.9M | 29 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Jancorp, LLCCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011384/4100034538/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $7.1M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: FY 2027 CHICAGO CMAP 3-C PL - FTA FUND OPERATIONS, IDOT FUNCTION P01 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: FY 2027 CHICAGO CMAP 3-C PL - FTA FUND OPERATIONS, | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $6.0M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of Military AffairsIL - YOUTH CHALLENGE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - LCA FY26 INITIAL MODIFICATION - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $6.0M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Mainstay Distributing, LLCCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011384/4100034537/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $5.1M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationEDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.1M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| The University of ChicagoPCL-TEST BED: POLARIS: POLYMER LABORATORY FOR AI, ROBOTICS, INFORMATICS, AND STANDARDS -NSF PCL-TEST BED: POLARIS: THE POLYMER LABORATORY FOR AI, ROBOTICS, INFO | National Science Foundation | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $5.0M | 21 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Jett's Specialty Contracting, LLCEO 14398 - REPLACE AIR HANDLING UNIT IN BUILDING 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $4.8M | 9 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Reliance Relocation Services, IncTHIS AWARD DOCUMENTS THE ORDERS PLACED BY THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TO PROCURE RELOCATION SERVICES FOR IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES. | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | ContractBpa Call | $4.6M | 13 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Northwestern UniversityNSF PCL-TEST BED: AI-DRIVEN, RAPID, EXPERIMENTAL AUTOMATION MACHINE (DREAM) CLOUD LAB FOR PROTEIN ENGINEERING -NSF PCL-TEST BED: AI-DRIVEN, RAPID, EXPERIMENTAL | National Science Foundation | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $4.4M | 21 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| W S Darley & Co4572307877!COMMUNICATION PANEL CONNECTOR | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $4.4M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationINDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT/ 2026 SUPPLEMENT | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $4.1M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| US Foods IncEXPRESS REPORT: CANTEEN SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR (SPV)FY2026 JULY | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $4.1M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| AIDS Foundation of ChicagoPURPOSE: 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) | $4.0M | 2 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationBUY GEARBOX, ACCESSORY D FOR THE F-16. | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $4.0M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Mistica Foods LLCCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011404/4100034607/BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $4.0M | 23 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Northwestern UniversityPROJECT TITLE: TRIAPINE IN COMBINATION WITH TEMOZOLOMIDE AND RADIATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA. | Department of DefenseDefense Health Agency | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.8M | 23 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: STANDARD OVERLAY, NEW SHOULDERS, MILLED RUMBLE STRIPS ON IL 37 FROM CAMPGROUND RD IN BONNIE TO I-64 & BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT STREAM 5.2 MI S OF IL | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.8M | 6 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| University of IllinoisADAPTING AN EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTION TO PREVENT FRAILTY AND FUNCTIONAL DECLINE IN OLDER WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV - PROJECT SUMMARY OLDER WOMEN | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.8M | 23 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Heartland Human Care Services, Inc.PURPOSE: 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) | $3.7M | 2 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of Transportation | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.6M | 23 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Bloomington-Normal Public Transit SystemAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE PURCHASE OF THREE HYBRID 40-FOOT HEAVY DUTY BUSES RADIOS SECURITY CAMERAS AND PROXIM | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.6M | 10 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Cherry Meat Packers, IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011384/4100034540/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $3.6M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Recipient not shown | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $2.7M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Chicago House and Social Service AgencyPURPOSE: 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) | $2.6M | 2 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| YWCA Metropolitan ChicagoHEAD START | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.6M | 21 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of Human ServicePATH | Department of Health and Human ServicesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.6M | 29 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| University of IllinoisFISCAL YEAR 2025 CONSOLIDATED INNOVATIVE NUCLEAR RESEARCH, INTEGRATED RESEARCH PROJECT AWARD - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | Department of Energy | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.5M | 16 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of ChicagoINVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF THE HUMAN MILK METABOLOME AND MICRORNAS ON METABOLIC HEALTH IN BREASTFEEDING CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT PERINATAL HIV EXPOSURE - PROJEC | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.5M | 7 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF FAP 347 (IL 38 / EAST STATE ST.) FROM IL 25 TO KIRK ROAD IN THE CITY OF GENEVA. :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTI | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.4M | 6 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Madison Services IncTASK ORDER AWARD FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS 26TH & 27TH FLOOR CHAMBERS & BREAKROOM RENOVATION TAKING PLACE AT THE DIRKSEN U.S. COURTHOUSE IN CHICA | General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service | ContractDelivery Order | $2.4M | 14 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Ahtna Builders, LLCREQUIREMENT: THE CONTRACTOR MUST COMPLETE ALL WORK(S), ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING COMPLETE SET(S) OF ENGINEERING DESIGN(S), MANUFACTURING, DELIVERY, AND PLACEMEN | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | ContractDefinitive Contract | $2.4M | 9 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Abbott Laboratories Inc.PURCHASE OF COST PER REPORTABLE RESULT LABORATORY SUPPLIES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.4M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: CONSTRUCTION OF A ROUNDABOUT AT THE INTERSECTION OF FAS 907 (CAMBRIA ROAD) AND CARDINAL ROAD/GRAND AVENUE IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY. :::: PROJECT DESC | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.3M | 23 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of Transportation | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.3M | 30 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Tera-Print LLCCRYSTAL PALACE PROGRAM | Department of DefenseDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Other assistanceOther Reimbursable, Contingent, Intangible, or Indirect Financial Assistance | $2.1M | 7 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Arcus Group, LLCPERIMETER ASSETS OFF USSS IDIQ 70US0926D70092065. | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Secret Service | ContractDelivery Order | $2.1M | 6 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Facing Forward to End HomelessnessPURPOSE: 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) | $2.1M | 2 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Enviros LLCELECTRICAL STUDIES CALL ORDER - VISN 12 | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $2.0M | 10 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| W.W. Grainger, Inc.(A)MODULAR WASH RACK SYS. - M | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | ContractBpa Call | $2.0M | 30 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Abbott Laboratories Inc.CHEMISTRY LAB TESTING | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $2.0M | 17 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| John Hofmeister & Son IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011380/4100034587/PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB,PORK HAM WTRADCBEDFRZ PKG-4/10 OR 8/5 LB,PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN- | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $2.0M | 16 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness HistoryPURPOSE: 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) | $1.9M | 2 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| University of IllinoisINFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA): ADVANCING CYBERSECURITY FOR COOPERATIVES AND THE ELECTRIC GRID FOR LONGEVITY, ENHANCING RESILIENCE, AND TECHNOLOG | Department of Energy | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.9M | 21 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationMIGRANT EDUCATION | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.9M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of Transportation | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.9M | 23 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Credence Management Solutions Limited Liability CompanyPROVIDE NON-PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF AIR FORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CRYPTOGRAPHIC MODERNIZATION INCLUDING CRYPTOGRAPHIC PLANNING, TRANSITION AN | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Air Force | ContractDelivery Order | $1.8M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Booz Allen Hamilton IncPROVIDE NON-PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF AIR FORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CRYPTOGRAPHIC MODERNIZATION INCLUDING CRYPTOGRAPHIC PLANNING, TRANSITION AN | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Air Force | ContractDelivery Order | $1.8M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| W.W. Grainger, Inc.LAMINATE WORK TABLE 30X72,30MM SURF,HP | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | ContractBpa Call | $1.8M | 8 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Rush University Medical CenterIMPACT OF MATERNAL INTEGRASE INHIBITOR USE ON OFFSPRING FAT AND BONE DEVELOPMENT - PROJECT SUMMARY HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART) HAS SIGNIFICANT | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.8M | 3 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Dupage P.a.d.s IncPURPOSE: 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) | $1.7M | 2 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| The University of ChicagoSPATIALLY-INFORMED AI TO DISSECT COMPLEX CELL-STATE TRANSITIONS IN TISSUE NICHES - SINGLE-CELL RNA-SEQUENCING (SCRNA-SEQ) AND SPATIAL TRANSCRIPTOMICS (ST) HAVE | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.7M | 3 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Recipient not shown | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.7M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Northwestern UniversityPROJECT TITLE: TARGETING TUMOR-PROMOTING NEUTROPHILS IN TNBC | Department of DefenseDefense Health Agency | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.6M | 28 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Wings Program IncPURPOSE: 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) | $1.6M | 2 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| The University of ChicagoDECIPHER THE IMMUNEMODULATORY FUNCTIONS OF EPITHELIAL STEM CELLS DURING WOUND REPAIR - PROJECT SUMMARY WOUND HEALING IS A CRITICAL PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESS ESSENTI | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.6M | 15 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.6M | 9 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| University of IllinoisPOSE: PHASE II: CARDINAL: AN OPEN-SOURCE ECOSYSTEM FOR HIGH-FIDELITY MULTIPHYSICS FOR ENERGY APPLICATIONS -CARDINAL IS AN OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE FRAMEWORK USED FO | National Science Foundation | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.5M | 2 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Leica Microsystems Inc.NIAMS:SUPPLY:CONFOCAL MICROSCOPY SYSTEM LEICA STELLARIS WLL DIVE:N/A | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | ContractDelivery Order | $1.5M | 16 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Paragon Micro IncIT ACQUISITION: NEW COMPETITIVE FIRM-FIXED-PRICE DELIVERY ORDER ISSUED UNDER THE NASA SEWP CYBERSECURITY DATA PROTECTIONS CATALOG FOR THE RENEWAL OF CHECK POINT | Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources | ContractDelivery Order | $1.5M | 31 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Northwestern UniversityCOMBINATION ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY FOR PSEUDOMONAS VAP (COMBAT PSEUDO VAP): A PRAGMATIC TRIAL - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROPOSAL IS T | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.5M | 14 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| University of IllinoisFUNDAMENTAL SYMMETRIES: NEUTRONS AND NEUTRINOS -THIS AWARD SUPPORTS RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND THE FUNDAMENTAL LAWS OF NATURE THAT SHAPED THE EVOLUTION OF THE UNIVE | National Science Foundation | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.5M | 22 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationRURAL AND LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.4M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department Commerce & Economic OpportunityTO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN APEX ACCELERATOR TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR BUSINESS ENTITIES, INCLUDING NEWLY STARTED BUSINESS ENTITIES, TO OBTAIN PROCUREMENT TEC | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.4M | 22 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of Transportation | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.4M | 27 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Madison Services IncFIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT, PAUL FINDLEY FEDERAL BUILDING, SPRINGFIELD, IL THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE FOR THE FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT IS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING FIRE ALAR | General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service | ContractDelivery Order | $1.4M | 15 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Memorial Hospital AssociationCF CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED GRANTS | Department of AgricultureRural Utilities Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.4M | 17 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: INSTALLATION OF NEW RAILROAD WARNING DEVICES ON WINTER RD AND BALDWIN RD AT KASKASKIA REGIONAL RAILROAD TRACKS IN ST CLAIR COUNTY, ST CLAIR :::: | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.4M | 10 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| W S Darley & Co4572348739!POWER CONTROLLER | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $1.3M | 1 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of Human ServiceTHE ILLINOISDEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE ADVISORY GROUP, THEJUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION,WILL USE FY2025TITLE II FORMULA GRANTS PR | Department of JusticeOffice of Justice Programs | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.3M | 13 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| National Opinion Research CenterTHE PURPOSE IS THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES PARTICIPATING IN THE CCBHC DEMONSTRATION AND TO ENSURE PAYMENT TO PROVIDERS ARE ECON | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | ContractDelivery Order | $1.3M | 30 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Northwestern UniversityINDUCTION OF ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC IGA IN THE GUT - PROJECT SUMMARY IGA IS THE DOMINANT ANTIBODY ISOTYPE PROTECTING MUCOSAL SURFACES, SUCH AS THE RESPIRATORY AND GAS | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.3M | 30 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois State Board of EducationCACFP SPONSOR ADMIN | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.3M | 2 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Smartcharts Inc.SBIR PHASE II: AI-DRIVEN VISUALIZATION OF REHABILITATION DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT DECISION-MAKING ACROSS CARE SETTINGS -THE BROADER IMPACT /COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL | National Science Foundation | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.3M | 20 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Molecular Interfaces, LLCSBIR PHASE II: HIGH LIGHT-THROUGHPUT ELECTRODES FOR TOP-EMITTING AND TRANSPARENT OLED DISPLAYS -THE BROADER/COMMERCIAL IMPACT OF THIS SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION | National Science Foundation | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.2M | 31 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Northwestern UniversityNEURONAL AND NETWORK MECHANISMS OF ELECTROCORTICAL STIMULATION - ELECTROCORTICAL STIMULATION (ECS) HAS BEEN USED FOR FUNCTIONAL MAPPING FOR MANY DECADES TO IDEN | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.2M | 6 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Stryker Sales, LLCHOSPITAL BED FLEET REPLACEMENT FOR THE WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $1.2M | 16 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| The University of ChicagoBIOPHYSICAL AND STRUCTURAL BASIS OF T CELL SELECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CONVENTIONAL AND REGULATORY T CELL REPERTOIRES - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT AUTOIM | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.2M | 14 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: ADDING LEFT TURN LANES ON IL 16 AT OTTERVILLE ROAD :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ADDING LEFT TURN LANES ON IL 16 AT OTTERVILLE ROAD | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 23 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Abbott Laboratories Inc.CHEMISTRY LAB TESTING | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $1.1M | 17 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| W.W. Grainger, Inc.(A)WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM - XL | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | ContractBpa Call | $1.1M | 30 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Burns Engineering, Inc.THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO AWARD A TASK ORDER TO BURNS ENGINEERING, INC FOR THE CTA RPM, METRA AND CDOT BUNDLED PROJECT-REGION 5 | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $1.1M | 7 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action IncEARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.1M | 21 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Fayette Water CoEMERGENCY COMMUNITY WATER ASSISTANCE GRANTS-SECTION 306A GRANTS -LIMIT 500,000 | Department of AgricultureRural Utilities Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.0M | 24 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| City of SullivanEMERGENCY COMMUNITY WATER ASSISTANCE GRANTS-SECTION 306A GRANTS -LIMIT 150000 | Department of AgricultureRural Utilities Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.0M | 22 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| The University of ChicagoBUILDING FOR DISCOVERIES AT THE LHC: INSTRUMENTATION, ALGORITHMS, AND PHYSICS ANALYSIS WITH THE ATLAS EXPERIMENT AND THE HL-LHC -AT THE LARGE HADRON COLLIDER NE | National Science Foundation | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.0M | 27 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| County of JacksonJACKSON COUNTY - ASSISTED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM (JC-AOT) - THE JACKSON COUNTY ASSISTED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT (JC-AOT) PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE COURT-CONNECTED | Department of Health and Human ServicesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.0M | 27 Jul 2026 | USAspending |
| Illinois Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CARRYING US 6/IL 71 OVER THE FOX RIVER IN OTTAWA; MILLING & RESURFACING 1.48 MILES OF US 6/IL 71 WITH TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPDATES. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.0M | 23 Jul 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 Illinois in July 2026?
106 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Illinois carry a base obligation date in July 2026, with a combined award value of $1.1B. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Illinois State Board of Education (13, $713M); Medline Industries, LP (1, $81M); Illinois Department of Transportation (12, $39M); W S Darley & Co (3, $21M); Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (1, $20M). 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.