Georgia Federal Spending — Week of 2026-04-26

Federal Spending Report: Georgia (April 26 – May 2, 2026)

The federal government obligated $145,000 across 10 grants in Georgia during the week of April 26 to May 2, 2026, with the Department of Agriculture accounting for the vast majority of funding distributed to the state.

Five grants ranging from $15,000 to $18,000 comprised the largest awards during the reporting period, all funneled through the Department of Agriculture. The single largest award reached $18,000, followed by a $17,000 grant and two $16,000 awards. These top-tier grants suggest focused investment in agricultural initiatives across Georgia during this seven-day window.

The spending was heavily concentrated among a limited contractor base. One entity received $132,000 across nine separate awards—representing 91 percent of total obligated funds. The Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc. captured the remaining $13,000 through a single grant from the National Science Foundation, representing the only non-agricultural funding in the week's activity.

The Department of Agriculture dominated the federal spending landscape in Georgia, obligating $132,000 across nine awards. By contrast, the National Science Foundation contributed a single $13,000 grant to the state during the same period. This stark contrast underscores the disproportionate focus of federal resources on agricultural priorities in Georgia that week.

All 10 awards distributed during this reporting period took the form of grants, indicating direct federal funding rather than contract work. The concentration of funding—91 percent to a single contractor and 91 percent through a single agency—highlights a narrow distribution pattern typical of week-to-week federal spending fluctuations. The involvement of Georgia State University Research Foundation suggests ongoing research initiatives, while the agricultural emphasis reflects broader federal priorities in the state.