Federal Spending by Award Type

How federal dollars are distributed across contracts, grants, loans, and other financial instruments.

Direct Payments

Direct payments are financial assistance given directly to individuals or organizations without expectation of repayment.

Federal grants provide funding to state/local governments, nonprofits, and other entities for specific purposes.

Federal contracts are agreements where the government purchases goods or services from private companies.

Other forms of financial assistance not classified as contracts, grants, loans, or direct payments.