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Federal Spending Associated With California

Verified Data • Sourced from USAspending.gov API (August 2026)

Reported federal prime contract awards, grants, and direct benefit outlays allocated to perform work or serve beneficiaries in California.

Key Financial Summary • FY2026

Federal Allocations in California at a Glance

Verified Data • Sourced from USAspending.gov API (August 2026)
Total Outlays
$136.38 Billion
Total reported federal spending
Share of Budget
2.0%
Relative allocation percentage
Daily Outlay Rate
$373.64 Million
Estimated outlay per day
Hourly Allocation
$15.57 Million
Estimated / hour
Minute Allocation
$259 Thousand
Estimated / min
Per Second Allocation
$4 Thousand
Estimated / sec
Per Resident Figure
$3,500
Population: 38,965,193
Important Terminology Disclaimer:

This page presents federal spending associated with California. It does not represent state government budget spending, local taxation, or individual personal tax burden.

Federal Award Type Composition (Donut View)

California$136.38 Billion
Prime Contracts
$75.01 Billion
55%
Grants & Assistance
$47.73 Billion
35%
Other Federal Awards
$13.64 Billion
10%

Top Prime Recipients Performing Work in California

Historical Federal Spending Associated With California (2018 – 2026)

Source: USAspending.gov APIFiscal Year: FY2026

Data type: Federal Prime Outlays & Assistance Awards • Last verified: August 2026.