USAspending Award Data Explained
Summary: USAspending.gov is the official public source for U.S. federal spending data, including contract awards and transactions, and currently offers public API and bulk download access.
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What is USAspending.gov?
USAspending.gov is the U.S. government's official open data source for federal spending, including contract awards and the transactions that make them up.
It currently provides a public REST API and bulk download endpoints. This directory plans to use these as a primary source, subject to verifying current terms and rate limits.
Frequently asked questions
Is USAspending.gov data free to use?
USAspending.gov publishes open federal spending data intended for public use; always review the current terms for specifics.
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GovAwardData.com republishes and summarizes public federal award data sourced from official public systems. This site is not affiliated with the U.S. government and is not an official source. Data may lag official updates and may contain errors introduced during transformation. Verify any figure that matters with the official source record before relying on it.