North Carolina Federal Spending — Week of 2026-09-13

Federal Spending Brief: North Carolina (September 13-19, 2026)

The Department of Agriculture distributed $38,000 across two grants in North Carolina during the week of September 13-19, 2026, marking modest federal activity in the state during the seven-day period.

Two separate agricultural grants comprised the entirety of federal spending tracked for North Carolina this week. The largest award totaled $21,000, while a second grant of $17,000 followed closely behind. Both awards originated from the Department of Agriculture, reflecting a concentrated focus on agricultural support within the state during this reporting window.

A single contractor received all federal funds awarded in North Carolina this week, capturing the full $38,000 in obligated spending across both grants. The contractor's identity and specific program details have been redacted due to privacy considerations.

The Department of Agriculture's two grants represent the sole federal agency activity in North Carolina for this seven-day reporting period. This singular agency focus underscores the agricultural priorities being funded in the state during mid-September, though the specific beneficiaries and intended uses remain confidential.

The week's spending activity demonstrates a streamlined distribution pattern: all awarded funds took the form of grants rather than contracts or other federal instruments, and consolidation around a single contractor suggests targeted support for a particular agricultural initiative or entity. The absence of competing awards or multiple contractors indicates a narrowly focused deployment of federal resources in North Carolina during this specific reporting window.