Monthly award list · Minnesota
New federal awards in Minnesota, May 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.
60 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Minnesota in May 2026, worth $271M in total award value: $76M in contracts, $195M in grants.
That is about the same as the state's median month over the last two years (60 awards) and 1.3% of the 4,551 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Transportation (15 awards), Department of Agriculture (12 awards) and Department of Veterans Affairs (18 awards).
60new awards of $1.0M+May 2026state median month: 60
$271Mcombined award valueMay 2026 · award value
$195MGrantsMay 2026 · award value
$76MContractsMay 2026 · award value
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Department of Transportation | 14 | $94M |
| 2 | Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families | 2 | $76M |
| 3 | Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc | 2 | $8.9M |
| 4 | City of Rochester | 1 | $7.4M |
| 5 | Mayo Clinic | 2 | $4.5M |
| 6 | G.d.o., Inc | 1 | $4.3M |
| 7 | Regents of the University of Minnesota | 2 | $4.2M |
| 8 | The Povolny Group Inc | 1 | $3.9M |
| 9 | ST. Anthony Park Home, Inc. | 1 | $3.8M |
| 10 | Associated Milk Producers Inc | 1 | $3.8M |
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | 15 | $101M |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | 12 | $78M |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 18 | $36M |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | 3 | $32M |
| 5 | Department of Defense | 3 | $8.0M |
| 6 | Environmental Protection Agency | 2 | $4.5M |
| 7 | Department of Justice | 2 | $2.5M |
| 8 | Department of Commerce | 1 | $2.4M |
| 9 | National Science Foundation | 1 | $2.0M |
| 10 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | 1 | $1.8M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesCNP SME EBT BENEFITS NON APPR | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $51M | 19 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesFY 2026 GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $25M | 4 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MN 77: 0.7 MI N OF MN 13 IN EAGAN TO MSAS 39 IN BLOOMINGTON- DECK OVLY ON BR'S 27045, 27046, 27047, 27048, 27049, 27050, 27058, 9600N & 9600S (CO | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $22M | 6 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: US 61 (LONDON RD): 26TH AVE E TO 0.14 MI N OF 60TH AVE E IN DULUTH- MILL & OVLY, ROUNDABOUTS, ADA, TMS, PED IMP, TRAIL, SIDEWALK, SIGNS, CLOSURE | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $17M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: OSCEOLA BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON MN 243 OVER THE ST. CROIX RIVER- JOINT PROJECT WITH WISDOT :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MN 243: 0.25 MI W OF T | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $13M | 7 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: US 75 (KNISS AVE): FROM M-51 (MAPLE ST) TO M-115 (VETERAN'S DR) IN LUVERNE- RECONSTRUCT PAVEMENT, ADA, SIGNAL & LIGHTING :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $9.9M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: I-94: OVER THE SAUK RIVER BETWEEN SAUK CENTRE & MELROSE- REPLACE BR #73805 W/NEW BR #73882 & BR #73809 W/NEW BR #73881 & OVERLAY ON BR #'S 6896 & | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $9.1M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| City of RochesterAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CITY-OWNED PARK AND RIDE FACILITY LOCATED | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $7.4M | 15 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MN 77: 0.7 MI N OF MN 13 IN EAGAN TO MSAS 39 IN BLOOMINGTON- DECK OVLY ON BR'S 27045, 27046, 27047, 27048, 27049, 27050, 27058, 9600N & 9600S (CO | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.4M | 6 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Jennie-O Turkey Store IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011312/4100034314/TURKEY CHILLED -BULK,TURKEY THIGHS BNLS SKNLS CHILLED-BULK | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $4.6M | 27 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Jennie-O Turkey Store IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011299/4100034234/TURKEY BREAST DELI SLICED FRZ PKG 8/5 LB,TURKEY BREAST SMKD SLC FRZ PKG 8/5 LB,TURKEY BREAST DELI SLC | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $4.3M | 14 May 2026 | USAspending |
| G.d.o., IncBROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) PROPOSAL ENTITLED, DEMONSTRATION OF THE UNDERWATER CUT AND CAPTURE SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY 2025-0046 | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDefinitive Contract | $4.3M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: OSCEOLA BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON MN 243 OVER THE ST. CROIX RIVER- JOINT PROJECT WITH WISDOT :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MN 243: 0.25 MI W OF T | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $4.0M | 7 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MN-6: FROM T-562 (BIRCH AVE NE) IN OUTING TO MN-200 IN REMER - MILL & OVERLAY, ADA, GUARDRAIL, CULVERTS AND LIGHTING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT :::: PROJ | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.9M | 14 May 2026 | USAspending |
| The Povolny Group Inc894CM3044 GRAVESITE EXPANSION AT FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $3.9M | 5 May 2026 | USAspending |
| ST. Anthony Park Home, Inc.EXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.8M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Associated Milk Producers IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011328/4400002546/4100034111/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800) | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDelivery Order | $3.8M | 5 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Bongards CreameriesCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011328/4400002536/4100034112/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800) | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDelivery Order | $3.5M | 5 May 2026 | USAspending |
| County of NormanDESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO NORMAN COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO FUND THE PLANNING AND DESIGN COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR TRANSMISSION L | Environmental Protection Agency | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $3.5M | 18 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Mayo ClinicUNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF TDP-43 IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, FTLD AND RELATED DISORDERS - PROJECT SUMMARY THE FIRST THREE CYCLES OF THE R01 FOCUSED ON ASSESSING THE | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.4M | 7 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Senior Care Providence LLCEXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.2M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| West Publishing CorporationWESTLAW LEGAL RESEARCH DATABASE | Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources | ContractDelivery Order | $3.0M | 29 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Enterprise-Cp.llcCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011282/4100034180/MACARONI AND CHEESE PKG-24/7.25 OZ | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $3.0M | 8 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Care Transportation MN, LLCVHA MINNEAPOLIS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM WHEELCHAIR BOUND PATIENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. OY1 TO | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.8M | 26 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MN 114: FROM MN 55 IN POPE COUNTY TO I-94 IN DOUGLAS COUNTY- BITUMINOUS MILL & OVERLAY :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.5M | 14 May 2026 | USAspending |
| City of WillmarTHIS EDA ASSISTANCE TO COAL COMMUNITIES AWARD TO THE CITY OF WILLMAR, MINNESOTA WILL PROVIDE UPGRADED INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE WILMAR INDUSTRIAL PARK AND ALLOW CON | Department of CommerceEconomic Development Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.4M | 8 May 2026 | USAspending |
| New Hope Operator LLCEXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.3M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Benedictine Health CenterEXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.3M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Regents of the University of MinnesotaWP25-9775 REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ENTITLED DEMONSTRATION CENTER FOR CRITICAL MATERIAL RECAPTURE (DCCMR) | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDefinitive Contract | $2.2M | 11 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Mission Farm Nursing Home Inc.EXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.1M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| The Lutheran Home of Belle PlaineEXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.1M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Regents of the University of MinnesotaDMREF: NSF-NSERC: ENGINEERING NOVEL QUANTUM MATERIAL PLATFORM AT TWISTED MULTILAYER INTERFACES -TWO-DIMENSIONAL (2D) MATERIALS WITH THE THICKNESS OF A SINGLE AT | National Science Foundation | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.0M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Ega Associates, LLCEMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN SERVICES AT THE MINNEAPOLIS VAHCS | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.0M | 4 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MN 27: FROM 750' N OF CSAH 17 TO 5275' S OF CR 155 IN WAHKON- RECONSTRUCTION, ADA, LIGHTING, PED X-WALK FLASHER, SHARED-USE PATH, SIGNS & DRAINAG | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.9M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| EcumenEXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.8M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| AvivoPURPOSE: 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) | $1.8M | 14 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Cargill Kitchen Solutions, IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011296/4100034274/EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ-CTN-25 LB | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.8M | 20 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Farmington Health ServicesEXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.6M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Brice Integrated LLCFUSRAP RECORDS MANAGEMENT SEED TASK ORDER | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | ContractDelivery Order | $1.5M | 28 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Lakeside Foods IncCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011303/4100034266/PORK CAN-24/24 OZ | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.5M | 20 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Dairyland Trading Co LLCCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011328/4400002537/4100034110/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800) | Department of AgricultureAgricultural Marketing Service | ContractDelivery Order | $1.5M | 5 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Ged Testing Service LLCFUNDING TO PAY FOR GEDTS INVOICES OCT 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2026 | Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | ContractDelivery Order | $1.4M | 20 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: I-494: FROM ARGENTA TRL (CSAH 63) IN DAKOTA COUNTY TO MN 77 IN HENNEPIN COUNTY- SIGN REPLACEMENT :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.3M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Jag Industrial Services, IncCGC SPAR DOCKSIDE REPAIRS | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast Guard | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.3M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC618-23-103 AE EXPANDED POLYTRAUMA PHASE 2 - MPLS (TASK ORDER AWARD) | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.3M | 12 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Honeywell International, IncESPC HONEYWELL GROUP 1 & GROUP 2 COMBINED HONEYWELL DOE: DE-AM36-09GO29035 | National Archives and Records Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $1.3M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Ffe - Heapy JV-Ii, LLCPROJECT NUMBER: 618-24-200, CHILLED WATER STUDY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.3M | 13 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Saint Elizabeth's Hospital of Wabasha, Inc.EXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.2M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Mayo ClinicFY26 B2 MAYO LD - COMP MEDICAL JUN 26 MISSION CRITICAL "EO 14398" | Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | ContractPurchase Order | $1.2M | 12 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Medtronic IncXR C-ARM 580B50057 SS UPGRADE VAMC HOUSTON TX | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.1M | 26 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Posterity Group LLCPERFUSION SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.1M | 19 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Dale Inc DBA Kittys CornerSEC. 5 HIGHER BLENDS INFRASTRUCTURE INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT - IRA | Department of AgricultureRural Business Cooperative Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.1M | 11 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Grand VillageEXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.1M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: US 14: FROM 0.83 MI E OF CSAH 23 IN STOCKTON TO 1.06 MI W OF US 61 IN WINONA- BITUMINOUS MILL & OVERLAY :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Three Links Health ServicesEXPRESS REPORT: NURSING HOME SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.0M | 1 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Dooley's Petroleum, IncSEC. 5 HIGHER BLENDS INFRASTRUCTURE INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT - IRA | Department of AgricultureRural Business Cooperative Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.0M | 11 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: CSAH 7: 0.47 MI S OF CR 57 IN MOWER CO - REPLACE BR 50513 W/NEW BR 50605 AND 2.65 MI W OF CSAH 10 REPLACE BR 50514 W/NEW BR 50604 :::: PROJECT DE | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.0M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Minnesota Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: US 61 (LONDON RD): 26TH AVE E TO 0.14 MI N OF 60TH AVE E IN DULUTH- MILL & OVLY, ROUNDABOUTS, ADA, TMS, PED IMP, TRAIL, SIDEWALK, SIGNS, CLOSURE | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.0M | 21 May 2026 | USAspending |
| Tower-Breitung Wastewater BoardCONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING GRANT - WATER DISPOSAL | Department of AgricultureRural Utilities Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.0M | 19 May 2026 | USAspending |
| City of BloomingtonDESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CITY OF BLOOMINGTON TO IMPLEMENT ITS WATER SUPPLY PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT | Environmental Protection Agency | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.0M | 29 May 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 Minnesota in May 2026?
60 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Minnesota carry a base obligation date in May 2026, with a combined award value of $271M. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Minnesota Department of Transportation (14, $94M); Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (2, $76M); Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc (2, $8.9M); City of Rochester (1, $7.4M); Mayo Clinic (2, $4.5M). 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.