Indiana Federal Spending — Week of 2026-05-31

Federal Spending in Indiana (May 31 – June 6, 2026)

The National Science Foundation awarded $50,000 to the University of Notre Dame du Lac during the week of May 31 through June 6, marking the sole federal spending action in Indiana during the period.

The single award represented a research grant directed to Notre Dame's campus in Indiana. The grant from NSF underscores the agency's continued investment in academic research institutions across the country, with the Catholic university serving as the recipient of federal research funding during this reporting week.

Notre Dame du Lac was the only contractor to receive federal funds in Indiana during this seven-day span, consolidating the week's spending activity around the institution. The university's receipt of NSF funding reflects its standing as a research-intensive institution eligible for competitive federal grants in scientific disciplines.

The National Science Foundation served as the sole federal agency distributing funds in Indiana for the week, with its $50,000 obligation representing 100 percent of reported spending. NSF's grant-making authority covers a broad portfolio of scientific research areas, from basic science to technology development.

The award's modest size and singular nature suggest a quieter week for federal spending in the state, with activity concentrated in research funding rather than contracts or other obligation types. All reported spending took the form of grants, the most common mechanism for NSF to support academic research institutions.