Massachusetts Federal Spending — Week of 2026-09-13

Federal Spending Brief: Massachusetts (Sept. 13-19, 2026)

The Department of Health and Human Services awarded a single $38,000 grant to Harvard College during the week of September 13-19, 2026, marking modest federal activity in Massachusetts for the period.

Harvard College's grant from HHS represented the entirety of federal spending tracked in Massachusetts during this seven-day window. The award, distributed through the nation's primary health agency, underscores continued federal investment in research and health-related initiatives at one of the country's most prominent academic institutions.

With only one contractor receiving funds during the reporting period, federal spending activity in Massachusetts remained concentrated. President and Fellows of Harvard College was the sole recipient, capturing the entire $38,000 obligated by the federal government in the state that week.

The Department of Health and Human Services accounted for 100 percent of federal spending in Massachusetts during this period. The agency's grant activity reflects ongoing collaboration between federal health authorities and academic research institutions in the state.

The week's spending data reveals a relatively quiet period for federal obligations in Massachusetts, with minimal award activity and a single funding stream. While modest in scale compared to typical weekly federal spending volumes, the HHS grant to Harvard College demonstrates the consistent flow of federal resources toward higher education and research initiatives in the Commonwealth.