Monthly award list · Louisiana
New federal awards in Louisiana, April 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.
58 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Louisiana in April 2025, worth $938M in total award value: $702M in contracts, $236M in grants.
That is about the same as the state's median month over the last two years (62 awards) and 1.4% of the 4,266 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Energy (1 award), Department of Transportation (29 awards) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (2 awards).
58new awards of $1.0M+April 2025state median month: 62
$938Mcombined award valueApril 2025 · award value
$702MContractsApril 2025 · award value
$236MGrantsApril 2025 · award value
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strategic Storage Partners, LLC. | 1 | $430M |
| 2 | Nova Space Solutions, LLC | 2 | $136M |
| 3 | Transportation & Development Louisiana D | 12 | $62M |
| 4 | Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services | 1 | $57M |
| 5 | Regional Transit Authority | 2 | $31M |
| 6 | Weeks Marine, Inc. | 1 | $25M |
| 7 | Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Company | 1 | $25M |
| 8 | City of Donaldsonville | 1 | $20M |
| 9 | Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co, LLC | 1 | $20M |
| 10 | CHS Inc. | 1 | $18M |
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Energy | 1 | $430M |
| 2 | Department of Transportation | 29 | $155M |
| 3 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2 | $136M |
| 4 | Department of Defense | 11 | $95M |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | 3 | $90M |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | 2 | $6.5M |
| 7 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 2 | $4.6M |
| 8 | Department of the Treasury | 1 | $4.2M |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | 2 | $4.0M |
| 10 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | 1 | $3.3M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Storage Partners, LLC.MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE FACILITIES | Department of Energy | ContractDefinitive Contract | $430M | 3 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Nova Space Solutions, LLCTHIS COSMIC TASK ORDER IS CREATED FOR FUNDING OF THE COST PLUS INCENTIVE FEE CLIN 9004 OF 80SSC025D0001 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $132M | 15 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Louisiana Department of Children and Family ServicesCNP SME EBT BENEFITS NON APPR | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $57M | 24 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Weeks Marine, Inc.DREDGING | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDefinitive Contract | $25M | 25 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel CompanySTONE PLACEMENT TASK ORDER #2 | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDelivery Order | $25M | 28 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| City of DonaldsonvilleNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $20M | 4 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co, LLCDREDGING | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDefinitive Contract | $20M | 29 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| CHS Inc.COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010720/4210007350/SOYBEANS, YELLOW BULK | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $18M | 9 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: I-55: LA 1050 OPASS - ST LINE :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SCOPE: MILLING AND MEDIUM AND STRUCTURAL OVERLAY | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $18M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Regional Transit AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST FY 2024 5337 5339 FUNDS FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (RAIL) PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (HOV) AND CANAL DEPOT B | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $17M | 29 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Gas Utility District 2 of East FelicianaNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $16M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland CompanyCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010720/4210007349/SOYBEAN MEAL BULK | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $15M | 9 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Regional Transit AuthorityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING IS FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR LIGHT TOWERS A DIESEL TRAILER AND TRANSFER SWITCHES. THE ENGINEER | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $15M | 29 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: US 61: ST. JOHN PL - ASCENSION PL :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REVISED SCOPE PER 2/18/2022 EMAIL FROM B.MAY: MILL & OVERLAY, ADD LEFT TURN LANE AT L | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $11M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: DISTRICT 62 FLASHING YELLOW ARROW PART 2 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SCOPE: INSTALLATION OF FLASHING YELLOW ARROW SIGNAL HEADS AND UPGRADE/REPLACEM | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $10M | 17 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: US 165: LA 4 - UNION PACIFIC OVERPASS :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TO REHABILITATE US 165 FROM LA 4 TO UNION PACIFIC OVERPASS. THE PROJECT WILL INCL | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $8.3M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, IncGY 2025 ORR REFUGEE CASH AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $5.0M | 29 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Veteran's First, LLCFORT JOHNSON MISSION TRAINING COMPLEX CAPABILITIES SERVICES II (MTCCS II) TASK ORDER | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDelivery Order | $4.9M | 3 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Placid Refining Company LLC8511312455!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $4.7M | 11 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| City of New Orleans Mayoral OfficeTHE LINCOLN BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT GRANT IS AWARDED TO ORLEANS PARISH UNDER THE RESTORE ACT DIRECT COMPONENT TO SUPPORT THE RESTORATION OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO | Department of the TreasuryDepartmental Offices | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $4.2M | 3 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Town of Berwick Town HallNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $4.0M | 4 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Nova Space Solutions, LLCTHE COSMIC TASK ORDER IS CREATED FOR FUNDING OF THE FIRM-FIXED PRICE CLIN 9001 OF 80SSC025D0001. | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $4.0M | 15 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Valor Healthcare IncHOUMA, LA CBOC (OUTPATIENT CLINIC) POP: 04/01/2025 THRU 09/30/2025 | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.6M | 2 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Wingate Engineers, LLCPROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDelivery Order | $3.5M | 18 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Red Bison Services, LLCFUNDING FOR DLA FUEL OFFLOAD 1ST SLIN | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Navy | ContractDefinitive Contract | $3.4M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Brice Civil Constructors IncDREDGING ATCHAFALAYA RIVER | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDelivery Order | $3.4M | 17 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Baton Rouge City of Office of the TreasurerPURPOSE: THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM PROVIDES ANNUAL GRANTS ON A FORMULA BASIS TO STATES, CITIES, AND COUNTIES TO DEVELOP VIABLE URBAN | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAssistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.3M | 14 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority of LouisianaTHE LOUISIANA COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY PROPOSES TO CONSTRUCT TEN (10) HARDENED STRUCTURES WHICH WILL SUPPORT DATA COLLECTION PLATFORMS THAT | Department of CommerceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $3.0M | 11 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Grant Parish ofNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.0M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C.DREDGE MURDEN SHIPYARD REPAIR SERVICES | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractPurchase Order | $2.9M | 14 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: US 61: ST. JOHN PL - ASCENSION PL :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REVISED SCOPE PER 2/18/2022 EMAIL FROM B.MAY: MILL & OVERLAY, ADD LEFT TURN LANE AT L | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.9M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| State Library LouisianaTHE STATE LIBRARY OF LOUISIANA WILL USE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THEIR FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR FY 2023-2027, WHICH REFLECT THE PURPOSES AND PRIORITIES OF THE LI | Institute of Museum and Library Services | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.7M | 17 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Parish of IbervilleNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.5M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: LA 840-6: HUDSON LN - BAYOU DESIARD :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SCOPE: PATCH, CLEAN, RESEAL JOINTS AND CRACKS IN JCP | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.5M | 2 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| City of Lake CharlesAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT WOULD BE TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND TO CONTINUE WITH TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND PROVIDE SERVICE T | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.4M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: US 190: UPRR OVERPASS NEAR OPELOUSAS :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REVISED SCOPE PER 11/21/2022 EMAIL FROM B.ALLEN/K.COURTADE: 4 BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS, | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.4M | 1 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: RED CUT RD & CHARLES RAWLS RD BRIDGES :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: DISMANTLE AND DISPOSE OF EXISTING BRIDGE; CONSTRUCT NEW STRUCTURE TO THE APPROXIM | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.4M | 1 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Gas Utility District 1 of West Feliciana ParishNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.3M | 15 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Town of ElizabethNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.3M | 10 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesTHE PURPOSE OF THE STATE RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM IS TO ENCOURAGE GREATER STATE PARTICIPATION AND UNIFORMITY IN BOATING SAFETY EFFORTS, AND PARTICULA | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast Guard | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.2M | 28 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Coushatta Tribe of LouisianaPROJECT TITLE: COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING FY 2025 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ALL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROVIDED BY FHWA TO COUS | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.2M | 30 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc.THIS AWARD IS MADE BASED ON APPROVAL OF YOUR ORGANIZATIONS PROPOSAL DATED JULY 7, 2023 HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS AWARD. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF | Department of the InteriorU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.0M | 30 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Village of MorganzaNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.9M | 4 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc.FIELD ENGINEERING SUPPORT OF THE AN/ALQ-172V2 ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, B-52H AIRCRAFT AT MINOT AFB, ND, AND BARKSDALE AFB, LA. | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Air Force | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.8M | 29 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| HNTB CorporationMRL - DUMAINE STREET FLOODWALL PHASE II | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDelivery Order | $1.8M | 30 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Environmental, Safety & Health Consulting Services, Inc.UCGPN25014 PROVIDE LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO MITIGATE THE HARMFUL AFFECT OF OIL SPILL OR HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL INCIDENT, AS DIRECTED BY THE FOSCR | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast Guard | ContractDelivery Order | $1.7M | 15 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| ST of Louisiana Department of InsuranceSTATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - LOUISIANA (LA) SHIP IS THE PRIMARY CONTACT FOR OUR 923,148 MEDICARE (MED) BENEFICIARIES (BENS). PROPOSED PROJECT DES | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Community Living | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.5M | 3 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Patterson LA City ofNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.3M | 4 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: US80: KCS RR OVERPASS (HBI) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SCOPE: BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS REVISED SCOPE: BRIDGE REPLACEMENT/REHABILITATION | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.3M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Town of MontgomeryNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.2M | 8 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Town of ColfaxNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.2M | 4 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| City of Walker New City HallNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.2M | 4 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: ACCESS MGMT IMPR TANGIPAHOA/ST TAMMANY :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SCOPE: THIS PROJECT WILL CONSTRUCT CURBING/ISLANDS AT INTERSECTIONS TO REDUCE CR | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 7 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: LA 975: CREEK BRIDGES :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LA 975: CREEK BRIDGES | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 2 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Promethean Operating I LLCORPHAN WELL DECOMMISSIONING: INITIAL PLATFORM INSPECTIONS AND METHANE EMISSIONS ASSESSMENTS IN THE HIGH ISLAND AND WEST DELTA AREAS OF THE US/OCS. THE CONTRACTO | Department of the InteriorBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement | ContractDelivery Order | $1.1M | 2 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Ballard CLC, Inc.502-23-453 AE - BLDG 45 CLC MOISTURE INTRUSION | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.1M | 30 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Town of WashingtonNATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION (NGDISM) GRANT PROGRAM - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS AWARDED MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY-OWNED UTILITIES TO | Department of TransportationPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.1M | 10 Apr 2025 | USAspending |
| Transportation & Development Louisiana DPROJECT TITLE: LA 3161: HWY 3235 - W MAIN ST :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MILL AND OVERLAY OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.0M | 24 Apr 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 Louisiana in April 2025?
58 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Louisiana carry a base obligation date in April 2025, with a combined award value of $938M. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Strategic Storage Partners, LLC. (1, $430M); Nova Space Solutions, LLC (2, $136M); Transportation & Development Louisiana D (12, $62M); Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (1, $57M); Regional Transit Authority (2, $31M). 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.