Federal Spending Report — 2026-05-14

Federal Spending Brief: May 14, 2026

The Department of Agriculture obligated $66,000 across five grant awards on May 14, 2026, distributed to a single contractor operating in four states. The day's spending activity was concentrated in Texas, which received the largest share of obligations at $25,000 across two separate grants.

The largest single award of the day was an $18,000 grant directed to Pennsylvania, followed by two Texas-based grants totaling $25,000—one for $13,000 and another for $12,000. A $12,000 grant went to Tennessee, while West Virginia received $10,000. All five awards were issued in grant form, indicating direct funding rather than contract procurement.

A single contractor was the recipient of all $66,000 in obligations on this date, receiving five separate grants from the Department of Agriculture. The consolidation of all daily spending to one entity suggests either a specialized vendor relationship or a coordinated funding round targeting specific agricultural initiatives across multiple regions.

The Department of Agriculture's activity on May 14 reflects the agency's ongoing grant distribution efforts, with no other federal departments issuing awards on this particular date. The geographic spread across Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, and West Virginia indicates the grants likely address regional agricultural priorities or programs with multi-state implementation.

The distribution pattern reveals a concentration of funding in the South and Mid-Atlantic regions, with Texas receiving disproportionate attention relative to other states. The relatively modest award amounts—ranging from $10,000 to $18,000 per grant—suggest these may be supplemental funding, pilot programs, or component portions of larger agricultural initiatives.