Monthly award list · Minnesota
New federal awards in Minnesota, November 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.
29 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Minnesota in November 2025, worth $537M in total award value: $27M in contracts, $491M in grants, $19M in other assistance.
That is fewer than the state's median month over the last two years (60 awards) and 1% of the 2,797 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Health and Human Services (10 awards), Department of Agriculture (7 awards) and Department of Education (7 awards).
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families | 5 | $225M |
| 2 | Department of Commerce Minnesota | 2 | $126M |
| 3 | The State of Minnesota of Employment & Economic Development | 2 | $73M |
| 4 | Minnesota Department of Health | 2 | $47M |
| 5 | Minnesota Department of Human Services | 2 | $17M |
| 6 | Starkey Laboratories Inc | 1 | $7.5M |
| 7 | GN Hearing Care Corporation | 1 | $6.0M |
| 8 | Associated Milk Producers Inc | 1 | $5.7M |
| 9 | Cass Lake Bena Schools | 1 | $5.0M |
| 10 | Minnesota Chippewa Tribe - White Earth Band | 1 | $3.4M |
$2.6M more went to recipients not shown (individuals, aggregated or withheld names).
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | 10 | $302M |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | 7 | $130M |
| 3 | Department of Education | 7 | $86M |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 4 | $16M |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | 1 | $2.5M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Commerce MinnesotaLIHEAP-2026 - LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $124M | 26 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesCCDD-2026 - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $119M | 20 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesSNAP STATE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $78M | 20 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| The State of Minnesota of Employment & Economic DevelopmentSTATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (VR) | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $60M | 24 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of HealthWIC ADMIN EXPENSES | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $37M | 3 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesCCDF-2026 - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $23M | 20 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| The State of Minnesota of Employment & Economic DevelopmentSTATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (VR) | Department of Education | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $13M | 24 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of HealthMEDICARE ENTITLEMENT FOR MINNESOTA - FY 2026 - SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION IS A CMS ADMINISTERED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MEDICARE AND MEDICAID FUNDING TO STATE SURVE | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Other assistanceOther Reimbursable, Contingent, Intangible, or Indirect Financial Assistance | $9.9M | 13 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of Human ServicesMEDICAID ENTITLEMENT FOR MINNESOTA - FY 2026 - SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION IS A CMS ADMINISTERED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MEDICARE AND MEDICAID FUNDING TO STATE SURVE | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Other assistanceOther Reimbursable, Contingent, Intangible, or Indirect Financial Assistance | $8.9M | 5 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of Human ServicesGY2026 ORR REFUGEE CASH AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $7.7M | 13 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Starkey Laboratories IncEXPRESS REPORT: OCTOBER 2025 DATA - PURCHASE ORDER DATA FOR VA NATIONAL HEARING AID CONTRACT. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $7.5M | 10 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| GN Hearing Care CorporationEXPRESS REPORT: OCTOBER 2025 DATA - PURCHASE ORDER DATA FOR VA NATIONAL HEARING AID CONTRACT. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $6.0M | 10 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Associated Milk Producers IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011023/4400002314/4100033101/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800) | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDelivery Order | $5.7M | 7 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Cass Lake Bena SchoolsIMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VII, SECTION 7003 | Department of Education | GrantProject Grant (B) | $5.0M | 19 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Chippewa Tribe - White Earth BandCCDD-2026 - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $3.4M | 20 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesSNAP E&T 50% OPERATIONAL GRANT | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.1M | 25 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityCCDD-2026 - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $2.8M | 20 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Post Consumer Brands, LLCCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011073/4400002354/4100033187/CEREAL TOAST WHEAT 2160 PKG-10/16.4 OZ,CEREAL CORN FLKS 1440 PKG#14/12 OZ,CEREAL TOASTY O'S | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDelivery Order | $2.8M | 20 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Recipient not shown | Department of Education | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.6M | 19 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Bongards CreameriesCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011023/4400002305/4100033100/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800),CHEESE CHED YEL BLOCK-40 LB (40800) | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDelivery Order | $2.6M | 7 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| City of WabashaAWARD PURPOSE THIS PROJECT WILL CONSTRUCT A NEW INLAND RIVER BARGE TERMINAL AT UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER MILE MARKER 760 AND DEVELOP THE NECESSARY ACCESS ROAD AND | Department of TransportationMaritime Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.5M | 6 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Independent School District 435IMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VII, SECTION 7003 | Department of Education | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.4M | 19 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Commerce MinnesotaLIEI-2026 - LIHEAP INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPLEMENT | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $2.0M | 26 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Abbott Laboratories Inc.LAB SUPPLIES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $1.4M | 17 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Agiliti Health Inc3 MONTH BRIDGE CONTACT BED RENTAL | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.3M | 6 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Leech Lake Band of OjibweCCDD-2026 - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $1.3M | 20 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Onamia Public SchoolsIMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VII, SECTION 7003 | Department of Education | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.3M | 19 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Naytahwaush Community Charter SchoolIMPACT AID PROGRAM, TITLE VII, SECTION 7003 | Department of Education | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.2M | 19 Nov 2025 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesCAP TEFAP ADMIN GRTS TO STS | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 18 Nov 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 Minnesota in November 2025?
29 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Minnesota carry a base obligation date in November 2025, with a combined award value of $537M. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (5, $225M); Department of Commerce Minnesota (2, $126M); The State of Minnesota of Employment & Economic Development (2, $73M); Minnesota Department of Health (2, $47M); Minnesota Department of Human Services (2, $17M). 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.