Monthly award list · Tennessee
New federal awards in Tennessee, October 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.
80 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Tennessee in October 2025, worth $14B in total award value: $310M in contracts, $14B in grants.
That is about the same as the state's median month over the last two years (75 awards) and 2.4% of the 3,314 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Health and Human Services (11 awards), Department of Agriculture (12 awards) and Department of Veterans Affairs (33 awards).
80new awards of $1.0M+October 2025state median month: 75
$14Bcombined award valueOctober 2025 · award value
$14BGrantsOctober 2025 · award value
$310MContractsOctober 2025 · award value
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance & Administration Tennessee Depar | 3 | $13B |
| 2 | Department of Education Tennessee | 3 | $440M |
| 3 | Tennessee Department of Human Services | 7 | $279M |
| 4 | Department of Childrens Services Tennessee | 4 | $162M |
| 5 | Tennessee Department of Health | 4 | $130M |
| 6 | Workwear Outfitters, LLC | 1 | $73M |
| 7 | Military, Tennessee Department of | 9 | $68M |
| 8 | Dawes Construction, LLC | 1 | $47M |
| 9 | FEDEX Supply Chain Distribution System, Inc. | 1 | $35M |
| 10 | Corecivic, Inc. | 1 | $30M |
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | 11 | $13B |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | 12 | $672M |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 33 | $195M |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | 1 | $73M |
| 5 | Department of Defense | 12 | $73M |
| 6 | Department of Justice | 3 | $34M |
| 7 | Department of Transportation | 5 | $12M |
| 8 | Department of Energy | 1 | $9.1M |
| 9 | Department of the Treasury | 1 | $3.4M |
| 10 | Appalachian Regional Commission | 1 | $1.0M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance & Administration Tennessee DeparMEDICAID ENTITLEMENT FOR 52 - FY 2026 - T19 | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $11B | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Finance & Administration Tennessee DeparMEDICAID ENTITLEMENT FOR 52 - FY 2026 - T19 | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $871M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Finance & Administration Tennessee DeparMEDICAID ENTITLEMENT FOR 53 - FY 2026 - T21 | Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $462M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Education TennesseeCNP CN BLOCK PROG | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $429M | 15 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of HealthWIC FOOD EXPENSE | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $120M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of Human ServicesSCSS-2026 - CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - STATES | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $94M | 9 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Childrens Services TennesseeADPTASST-2026 - ADOPTION ASSISTANCE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $84M | 7 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Workwear Outfitters, LLCFY 2026 ALLOWANCE, ACADEMY, QUARTERMASTER AND HARDSHIP, UNIFORMS II | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Customs and Border Protection | ContractDelivery Order | $73M | 31 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of Human ServicesCNP CN BLOCK PROG | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $71M | 15 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Childrens Services TennesseeFOSTER-2026 - FOSTER CARE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $59M | 7 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of Human ServicesCCDM-2026 - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND -- STATE MATCHING | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $47M | 8 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Dawes Construction, LLCTHE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, QUALIFIED SUPERVISION, AND OTHER ITEMS TO COMPLETE PROJECT EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES CO | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $47M | 31 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military, Tennessee Department ofTN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES PROGRAM CA AWARD 1001, TNARNG-CFMO, NASHVILLE, TN | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $44M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of Human ServicesCCDF-2026 - CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $38M | 8 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| FEDEX Supply Chain Distribution System, Inc.MAIL MANIFESTING SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $35M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Corecivic, Inc.DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT OTAY MESA DETENTION CENTER FOR UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FOR THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 11/01/2025 - 10/31/2026 AGA | Department of JusticeU.S. Marshals Service | ContractDelivery Order | $30M | 29 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of Human ServicesSAE UNDER SHUT DOWN (O) | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $23M | 2 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Vanderbilt University Medical CenterHEART TRANSPLANT SERVICES - MODIFICATION TO UPDATE INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $19M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Childrens Services TennesseeFY 2026 GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $12M | 9 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Federal Express CorporationFED EX NGDS SHIPPING | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $12M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Bureau of InvestigationMEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT - TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE MEDICAID PROVIDER FRAUD AS WELL AS PATIENT ABUSE OR NEGLECT IN HEALTH FACILITIES AND BOARD AND CARE F | Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the Inspector General | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $12M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| DLH Solutions IncNEW 12 MONTH BRIDGE STAFFING CONTRACT | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $10M | 29 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Rsi Entech, LLCGENERAL SUPPORT FOR LMS IDIQ | Department of Energy | ContractDelivery Order | $9.1M | 30 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military, Tennessee Department ofTN AIR NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES CA, 1021, 118TH WG (BNA), 134TH ARW (TYS), AND 164TH AW (MEM) | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $9.0M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Childrens Services TennesseePSGP-2026 - PSGP PREVENTION SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantBlock Grant (a) | $7.5M | 9 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Education TennesseeCNP MEAL REIMBURSEMENT | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.7M | 16 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Vanderbilt University Medical CenterKIDNEY TRANSPLANT SERVICES - MODIFICATION TO FUND FY26 TO | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $5.3M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Valor Healthcare IncCOLUMBIA AND MCMINNVILLE CBOC SERVICES - EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 3. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $5.0M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Education TennesseeCNP FRESH FRUITS AND VEGITABLES | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $4.9M | 8 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of HealthWIC FOOD NON APPR | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $4.6M | 15 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of Human ServicesCNP CIL CHILD AND ADULT CARE | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $4.2M | 17 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Dax Safety & Staffing Solutions, LLCAWARDING FY26 TASK ORDER | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $4.0M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Sterling Medical Associates, IncINTERIM SAVANNAH CBOC SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.7M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: BROAD STREET, FROM AQUARIUM WAY TO MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD-BICYCLES AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REDESIGN OF BROAD STRE | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.5M | 27 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Sterling Medical Associates, IncINTERIM HOLLY SPRINGS CBOC SERVICES EXERCISING OPTION PERIOD | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.4M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Memphis Light Gas & WaterUTILITY SERVICES (GAS, LIGHT AND WATER) FOR THE MEMPHIS FACILITY. | Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service | ContractDefinitive Contract | $3.4M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of HealthWIC FOOD EXPENSES | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.4M | 2 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Volunteer Behavioral Health Care SystemTHE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVID | Department of Veterans AffairsUnder Secretary for Health/Veterans Health Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.3M | 6 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Operation Stand Down TennesseeTHE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVID | Department of Veterans AffairsUnder Secretary for Health/Veterans Health Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.3M | 6 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Estes Bros. Const. Inc.TN NP GRSM 11(6): THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF REPAIRING PAVEMENT EDGE DROP-OFFS, REMOVING OR PAVING GRAVEL PULL-OFF AREAS AND REPLACING TIMBER GUARDRAIL. THE WORK I | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $3.2M | 30 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Sterling Medical Associates, IncTUPELO CBOC SERVICES, TUPELO, MS | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.2M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military, Tennessee Department ofTN AIR NATIONAL GUARD FIRE PROTECTION ACTIVITIES CA - 1024, 134TH ARW (TYS) AND 164TH AW (MEM) | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $3.2M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| STG International, Inc.JONESBORO CBOC SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.1M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Sterling Medical Associates, IncINTERIM DYERSBURG CBOC SERVICES EXERCISING FY26 TO | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.1M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| PDS Consultants, IncPRESCRIPTION EYEGLASS CONTRACT - 6 MONTH EXTENSION | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.0M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Memphis Surgery Center, LTD, LPEYE SURGERY SUITE AND SERVICES AWARDING FY26 TASK ORDER | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.7M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Dialysis Clinic, Inc.EXPRESS REPORT: FY 25 SEPTEMBER NDSC EXPRESS REPORT | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.6M | 16 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Ega Associates, LLCEXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 1 - EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.6M | 9 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Journey Via Gurney, LLCNON-EMERGENT AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.6M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military, Tennessee Department ofTN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CA - 1002, TNARNG-CFMO, NASHVILLE, TN | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.4M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military, Tennessee Department ofTN AIR NATIONAL GUARD SECUIRTY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 1023 - 118TH WG (BNA), 134TH ARW (TYS), 164TH AW (MEM) | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.4M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Valor Healthcare IncCOLUMBIA AND MCMINNVILLE CBOC SERVICES - EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 3. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.4M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LTAP) FY 2026 - FY 2030 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LTAP) FY 2026 - FY 2030 | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.3M | 29 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of Human ServicesCNP MEAL REIMBURSEMENT | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.3M | 16 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military, Tennessee Department ofTN AIR NATIONAL GUARD SERVICES RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CA - 1028, 134TH ARW TEC, MCGHEE-TYSON ANGB, LOUISVILLE, TN | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.3M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Laboratory Corporation of AmericaREFERENCE LAB CONTRACT UNDER SIN 621II | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $2.2M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military, Tennessee Department ofTN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SECURITY GUARD PROGRAM CA -1003, TNARNG- DOM OPS, NASHVILLE, TN | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.1M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Murfreesboro, City ofTHE FY25 COPS HIRING PROGRAM (CHP) PROVIDES FUNDING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO HIRE AND/OR REHIRE ADDITIONAL CAREER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN AN EFFORT TO | Department of JusticeOffices, Boards and Divisions | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.1M | 10 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Acadian Ambulance Service of Tennessee, LLCNON-EMERGENT AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $2.0M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of HealthWIC ADMIN NON APPRO | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.0M | 15 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Catholic Charities of West Tennessee IncTHE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVID | Department of Veterans AffairsUnder Secretary for Health/Veterans Health Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.9M | 6 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Southern Precision Machining, LLC8511670354!BEAM,AIRCRAFT | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.9M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Petnet Solutions, Inc.MINNEAPOLIS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $1.9M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Bureau of InvestigationTHE PURPOSE OF THE COPS ANTI-METHAMPHETAMINE PROGRAM (CAMP) IS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC SAFETY BY PROVIDING FUNDS TO INVESTIGATE ILLICIT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE MANU | Department of JusticeOffices, Boards and Divisions | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.8M | 10 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| United Parcel Service Co.UPS SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.8M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Blue Water Thinking,llcTASK ORDER TO ISSUE OPTION YEAR 2 FROM 11/1/25 - 10/31/26 FOR NEUROLOGY PHYSICIAN SERVICES. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.7M | 8 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Alon Usa, LP8511383526!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $1.6M | 15 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Assurgent Medical Staffing LLCORTHOPEDIC SURGERY SERVICES FOR THE MEMPHIS VA MEDICAL CENTER. | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDefinitive Contract | $1.5M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: SALEM STREET, BRIDGE OVER ROE CREEK AT LM 0.68 - BRIDGE REPLACEMENT :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SALEM STREET, BRIDGE OVER ROE CREEK AT LM 0.68 - BR | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.4M | 24 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Vanderbilt University Medical CenterSTAT REFERENCE TESTING FOR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS UPDATE THE CLINS FOR THE ELECTRONICAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.4M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military, Tennessee Department ofTN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING SUPPORT SYSTEM (TSS) PROGRAMS - 1007, TNARNG-VTS-CMD, SMYRNA, TN | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.3M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| BTL Technologies, IncRADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST SERVICES MEMPHIS, TN | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.3M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Military, Tennessee Department ofTN AIR NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION, AND MODERNIZATION PROGRAM CA - 1031, 118TH WG (BNA), 134TH ARW (TYS), AND 164TH AW (MEM) | Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.2M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| UT Medical Group, Inc.PLASTIC SURGERY SERVICES WITH SUPPORT OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT FY26 TASK ORDER | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.2M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Medical Education Assistance CorporationCARDIOLOGY PHYSICIAN SERVICES | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.1M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Tennessee Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: SR-35, FROM SR-448(NORTH PARKWAY) TO EASTGATE ROAD (INCLUDES SR-449 INTERSECTION) IN SEVIERVILLE - WIDEN :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT INCLUD | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 29 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Department of Agriculture TennesseeCNP MEAL REIMBURSEMENT | Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition Service | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 16 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Hardwick Tactical Corporation8511683885!TROUSERS,MEN'S | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $1.0M | 14 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| Memphis Goodwill Industries IncSWITCHBOARD OPERATOR SYSTEM | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractBpa Call | $1.0M | 1 Oct 2025 | USAspending |
| City of ManchesterCOMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE | Appalachian Regional Commission | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.0M | 22 Oct 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 Tennessee in October 2025?
80 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Tennessee carry a base obligation date in October 2025, with a combined award value of $14B. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Finance & Administration Tennessee Depar (3, $13B); Department of Education Tennessee (3, $440M); Tennessee Department of Human Services (7, $279M); Department of Childrens Services Tennessee (4, $162M); Tennessee Department of Health (4, $130M). 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.