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What is a USAspending.gov?

Also known as: USA Spending

By the GovPrimer teamUpdated January 1, 2026
Definition

USAspending.gov is the official, public source for U.S. federal spending data, covering contracts, grants, loans, and other assistance. It lets anyone see where federal money goes — by agency, recipient, program, place of performance, and more.

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How contractors use it

  • Research agency budgets and historical spending in your market.
  • Find which companies receive awards in your NAICS and PSC.
  • Track contract end dates and recompetes by examining award history.
  • Analyze grants vs. contracts to understand how an agency funds work.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between USAspending.gov and FPDS?

FPDS is the contract-action system of record used by agencies; USAspending.gov is the public-facing portal that combines contract data (from FPDS) with grants and other assistance for transparency.

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FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System)Grant vs. ContractPSC Code (Product Service Code)Place of Performance
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