Federal Spending Report — 2026-06-30

Federal Spending Report: June 30, 2026

The Department of Agriculture obligated $793,000 across six awards during the reporting period ending June 30, 2026, with a single large direct payment to a California firm accounting for over 90 percent of total spending.

Bakersfield Brentwood LP received the lion's share of obligations with a $722,000 direct payment in California, dominating the distribution landscape. The remaining five awards—totaling $71,000—were structured as grants distributed across four states, with Idaho receiving the most additional funding at $27,000 split across two separate grant awards. Washington followed with a $23,000 grant, while Georgia and Michigan each received smaller allocations of $11,000 and $10,000 respectively.

Only two unique contractors received funding during this period. Bakersfield Brentwood LP secured its sole award at $722,000, while a second contractor received five separate grant awards totaling $71,000. The concentration of spending among such a limited contractor base highlights a narrow distribution pattern typical of specialized agricultural funding cycles.

The Department of Agriculture was the sole agency administering funds during this reporting window, with all six awards originating from its budget. The agency's approach favored a hybrid distribution model: one large direct payment mechanism alongside multiple smaller grant awards, suggesting distinct program categories or funding streams within the department's portfolio.

Geographic distribution reveals a pronounced concentration in the western United States, with California claiming $722,000 and Idaho, Washington combined accounting for $50,000. The presence of grants in non-western states—Georgia and Michigan—suggests the Department of Agriculture's reach extends beyond traditional agricultural regions. The stark disparity between the single direct payment and the five grants raises questions about contractor selection criteria and the distinct purposes each funding mechanism served during the period.