Michigan Federal Spending — Week of 2026-03-22
Federal Spending Report: Michigan (March 22-28, 2026)
Federal agencies obligated $2.1 million across Michigan during the week of March 22-28, 2026, with a single maritime contract accounting for roughly three-quarters of all spending. Ten awards went to five unique contractors across four federal agencies, marking a concentrated week of activity dominated by Department of Homeland Security spending.
The largest award by far was a $1.6 million contract to North Shore Marine Terminal & Logistics Inc from the Department of Homeland Security, representing a significant infrastructure or logistics commitment in the state. This single award dwarfed the remaining nine awards combined, underscoring the irregular nature of federal spending patterns. The next largest award was substantially smaller: a $319,000 direct payment to PK Westbury 32 Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership from the Department of Agriculture, suggesting affordable housing support.
Beyond the top two awards, spending dispersed across smaller grants and contracts. The Regents of the University of Michigan received a $75,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, while NASA awarded a $23,000 contract to Byers & Associates LLC. Seven awards totaling $146,000 in grant funding went to recipients whose names were redacted for privacy protection, primarily from the Department of Agriculture.
The Department of Agriculture was the most active agency by award count, distributing seven grants across the state, though the Department of Homeland Security led in total dollars obligated. The four-agency distribution reflects diverse federal priorities spanning security infrastructure, agricultural support, healthcare research, and aerospace contracting.
A notable pattern emerged in the award types: contracts ($1.6M across two awards) represented 76% of total spending, while grants ($146K across seven awards) and direct payments ($319K for one award) split the remainder. This suggests the week's activity was driven by procurement rather than traditional grant-making or benefit distribution.