Wisconsin Federal Spending — Week of 2026-05-03

Wisconsin Federal Spending Report: May 3-9, 2026

Federal agencies obligated $83,000 to Wisconsin during the week of May 3-9, with the Department of Health and Human Services directing a single grant award to the University of Wisconsin System.

The week's spending activity remained modest, concentrated entirely within higher education and public health initiatives. The Department of Health and Human Services issued one grant totaling $83,000 to support research or programming through the University of Wisconsin System, representing the sole federal obligation tracked during the seven-day period.

The University of Wisconsin System was the sole recipient of federal funds this week, securing the $83,000 HHS grant. As Wisconsin's largest public university network, the institution continues to attract federal research and development funding across multiple federal agencies and program areas.

The Department of Health and Human Services' activity accounted for 100 percent of tracked federal spending in Wisconsin during this reporting period. HHS remains one of the largest federal agencies distributing funds to states, with responsibilities spanning public health, medical research, and social services programs.

Grant funding represented the entirety of obligations recorded this week, with no contracts, loans, or other award types tracked. The absence of contract activity during this particular week may reflect seasonal variations in federal procurement cycles or the timing of grant-based programs within HHS's portfolio.