KY
U.S. State
Federal Spending Associated With Kentucky
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 Kentucky.
Key Financial Summary • FY2026
Federal Allocations in Kentucky at a Glance
Verified Data • Sourced from USAspending.gov API (August 2026)
Total Outlays
$23.08 Billion
Total reported federal spending
Share of Budget
0.3%
Relative allocation percentage
Daily Outlay Rate
$63.24 Million
Estimated outlay per day
Hourly Allocation
$2.64 Million
Estimated / hour
Minute Allocation
$44 Thousand
Estimated / min
Per Second Allocation
$732
Estimated / sec
Per Resident Figure
$5,100
Population: 4,526,154
Important Terminology Disclaimer:
This page presents federal spending associated with Kentucky. It does not represent state government budget spending, local taxation, or individual personal tax burden.
Federal Award Type Composition (Donut View)
Kentucky$23.08 Billion
Prime Contracts
$12.70 Billion
55%
Grants & Assistance
$8.08 Billion
35%
Other Federal Awards
$2.31 Billion
10%
Top Federal Agencies Spending in Kentucky
Top Prime Recipients Performing Work in Kentucky
Historical Federal Spending Associated With Kentucky (2018 – 2026)
Compare Kentucky With Other States
Source: USAspending.gov APIFiscal Year: FY2026
Data type: Federal Prime Outlays & Assistance Awards • Last verified: August 2026.