Federal research and infrastructure grants by vendor need, 2026
As of 2026-11-03, Zalwin tracks 14,682 grant awards. The largest group is Lab equipment and supplies with 12,799 (87% of the total); the groups shown sum to $10,451,000,923 in award amount. Figures are computed from public records and refresh automatically.
Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: NIH, NSF, FEMA and USASpending award data; NIH RePORTER v2 Newly Funded Projects REST API; NSF Awards REST API (api.nsf.gov/services/v1/awards.json)
What do the numbers show?
| Group | Records | Total award amount | Median award amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab equipment and supplies | 12,799 | $8,509,592,567 | $404,390 |
| Cloud, AI and research computing | 1,192 | $1,106,535,673 | $382,585 |
| Civil engineering and construction | 681 | $829,872,683 | $282,319 |
| Telecom and fiber buildout | 10 | $5,000,000 | $500,000 |
Where can I get the underlying records?
- GrantToVendorMatchPulse: Newly funded NIH, NSF, FEMA, DOE and EPA grant recipients categorized by procurement need
- NihBiotechGrantPulse: Newly funded NIH biomedical and life-science research grant awards with organization and lab budget
- NsfAwardPulse: Newly funded NSF deep-tech, AI, quantum and engineering research grant awards by institution
Frequently asked questions
How many grant awards are in this report?
14,682, as of 2026-11-03.
How often is it updated?
Automatically, whenever the underlying public data refreshes.
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