USDA
The Department of Agriculture works to improve and maintain farm income and to develop and expand markets abroad for agricultural products. The Department helps to curb and cure poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. It works to enhance the environment and to maintain production capacity by helping landowners protect the soil, water, forests, and other natural resources. The Department, through inspection and grading services, safeguards and ensures standards of quality in the daily food supply. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) was created by act of May 15, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 2201).
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Top contractors and grant recipients
| Recipient | Type | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | grant | $852.1M | FY2026 |
| DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA | grant | $667.0M | FY2026 |
| NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT | grant | $568.0M | FY2026 |
| DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA | grant | $479.7M | FY2026 |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA | grant | $422.9M | FY2026 |
| ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | contract | $398.4M | FY2026 |
| GEORGIA DEPT OF EDUCATION | grant | $379.0M | FY2026 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP | contract | $294.8M | FY2026 |
| PENNSYLVANIA DEPT OF EDUATION | grant | $279.5M | FY2026 |
| SYNERGY BUSINESS INNOVATION & SOLUTIONS INC. | contract | $273.5M | FY2026 |
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