Georgia Federal Spending — Week of 2026-03-29

Federal Spending Report: Georgia (March 29 – April 4, 2026)

The Department of Health and Human Services distributed $3.8 million across two grants in Georgia during the week of March 29 to April 4, 2026, with the bulk of funding directed toward major research institutions in the state.

Georgia Tech Research Corporation secured the largest award, receiving $2.6 million in grant funding from HHS. Emory University followed with a $1.2 million grant from the same agency. Both institutions are among Georgia's most prominent research hubs, suggesting the federal dollars are concentrated in the state's higher education and research ecosystem.

The two contractors receiving awards represent the entirety of federal obligated funds during this reporting period. Georgia Tech Research Corporation claimed 68 percent of total spending, while Emory University accounted for the remaining 32 percent. No other contractors received federal awards in Georgia during this week.

All funding activity originated from a single agency: the Department of Health and Human Services, which obligated the full $3.8 million through two separate grants. The concentration of spending among one agency and two recipients reflects a narrowly focused funding cycle, with no involvement from other federal departments.

The grants awarded during this period were exclusively in the form of direct grants rather than contracts or cooperative agreements, indicating funding for research or programmatic support rather than procurement of services or goods. Both awards went to nonprofit research institutions, aligning with typical HHS spending patterns for medical and public health research advancement.