SD
U.S. State
Federal Spending Associated With South Dakota
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 South Dakota.
Key Financial Summary • FY2026
Federal Allocations in South Dakota at a Glance
Verified Data • Sourced from USAspending.gov API (August 2026)
Total Outlays
$4.32 Billion
Total reported federal spending
Share of Budget
0.1%
Relative allocation percentage
Daily Outlay Rate
$11.84 Million
Estimated outlay per day
Hourly Allocation
$493 Thousand
Estimated / hour
Minute Allocation
$8 Thousand
Estimated / min
Per Second Allocation
$137
Estimated / sec
Per Resident Figure
$4,700
Population: 919,318
Important Terminology Disclaimer:
This page presents federal spending associated with South Dakota. It does not represent state government budget spending, local taxation, or individual personal tax burden.
Federal Award Type Composition (Donut View)
South Dakota$4.32 Billion
Prime Contracts
$2.38 Billion
55%
Grants & Assistance
$1.51 Billion
35%
Other Federal Awards
$432.08 Million
10%
Top Federal Agencies Spending in South Dakota
Top Prime Recipients Performing Work in South Dakota
Historical Federal Spending Associated With South Dakota (2018 – 2026)
Compare South Dakota With Other States
Source: USAspending.gov APIFiscal Year: FY2026
Data type: Federal Prime Outlays & Assistance Awards • Last verified: August 2026.