Total Federal Spending
$18.4B
FY2025 obligations
Alaska Federal Spending
$18.4B in FY2025 federal spending, $25,101 per capita.
$18.4B total · $25,101 per capita · FY2025 · Ranked #46 total, #10 per capita · 60.4% above national avg
In FY2025, Alaska received $18.4B in federal spending - $25,101 per capita, ranking #10 among 57 states and 60.4% above the national average. The most common award type is contracts, accounting for 45.1% of tracked awards. The top spending agency is Department of Health and Human Services.
Alaska · FY2025
Alaska received $18.4B in federal spending in FY2025 - $25,101 per resident, 60.4% above the national average, with contracts the largest award category.
- Total federal spending
- $18.4B
- #46 of 57 states
- Per resident
- $25,101
- #10 per capita
- Counties receiving funds
- 30
- place of performance
- Top agency
- Dept. of Health and Human Services
- $4.6B
According to USASpending.gov, the official federal award-transaction dataset, the federal government directed $18.4B to Alaska in FY2025, translating to $25,101 per resident across a population of 733,391. That per-capita figure is 60.4% above the $15,647 national average and ranks Alaska #10 of 57 states per capita, while total-dollar rank is #46, illustrating the difference between volume of federal dollars and intensity of federal dependence.
The award-type mix shows how federal awards break down in Alaska by count: 11,964 contracts, 6,989 grants, 832 loans, and 6,056 direct payments. The most common award type is contracts at 45.1% of tracked awards in the state, with grants a distant second at 6,989 awards. Department of Health and Human Services is the single largest federal agency operating in Alaska, with $4.6B in obligations - more than Social Security Administration's $2.8B.
Over the available history, federal spending in Alaska has grown 10.4% from $16.7B in FY2020 to $18.4B in FY2025. Combined with 30 counties receiving dollars and top recipient State of Alaska Department of Health at $2.9B, this snapshot lets readers judge whether Alaska's federal footprint is expanding, stable, or being scaled back relative to FY2025.
It helps to read state totals through two different lenses. Total dollars measure the raw volume of federal money flowing into a state, which naturally favors larger and more populous states. Per-capita spending measures intensity, how much federal money lands per resident, and it surfaces smaller states whose economies lean heavily on federal installations, contracts, or transfer payments. The two rankings often disagree, which is exactly why both appear above. The award mix matters too: contracts signal procurement of goods and services, grants flow to universities, nonprofits, and local governments, and direct payments include programs such as Social Security and Medicare that scale with population. Every figure comes from USASpending.gov, the federal spending-transparency system the U.S. Treasury has operated since the DATA Act of 2014. Federal outlays exceeded $7.0 trillion in fiscal year 2025 (CBO Monthly Budget Review), and these are official government records rather than estimates, though late-posted and corrected awards can adjust a state's totals after the year closes. Our methodology details the per-capita denominator, the award categories, and the data vintage.
Source: USAspending.gov, Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) + System for Award Management (SAM) Alaska federal awards (contracts, grants, loans, direct payments) for FY2025 · 2025 USAspending.gov publishes award-level data within ~30 days of obligation; categories follow OMB Object Class Codes. Per-capita metrics use Census ACS population estimates as the denominator.
Key Statistics
Total Spending
$18.4B
Rank #46
Per Capita
$25,101
Rank #10
Population
733,391
Contract Awards
11,964
Grant Awards
6,989
Per Capita
$25,101
Rank #10
Counties Receiving
30
federal dollars
Top Agency Share
$4.6B
Department of Health and Human
Alaska award-type mix by count (FY2025)
Alaska per-capita federal spending vs. national average 83.3%
National average
Compared against the national average of $15,647 per resident.
Awards by Type
Contracts is the most common award type at 45.1% of tracked awards in Alaska (by count, not dollar value).
Contracts 11,964 awards (45.1%)
Grants 6,989 awards (26.3%)
Direct Payments 6,056 awards (22.8%)
Loans 832 awards (3.1%)
Other 684 awards (2.6%)
Comparison to National Average
| Metric | Alaska | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Spending | $25,101 | $15,647 | +60.4% |
| Contracts Share | 0.0% | - | - |
| Grants Share | 0.0% | - | - |
Top Federal Agencies in Alaska
Federal agencies ranked by total spending in Alaska during FY2025.
| # | Agency | Spending | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | $4.6B | 24.9% |
| 2 | Social Security Administration | $2.8B | 15.0% |
| 3 | Department of Defense | $2.5B | 13.8% |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $1.8B | 9.5% |
| 5 | Department of Commerce | $1.2B | 6.6% |
| 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.1B | 6.2% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $810.0M | 4.4% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $741.3M | 4.0% |
| 9 | Environmental Protection Agency | $515.8M | 2.8% |
| 10 | Department of Homeland Security | $455.1M | 2.5% |
| 11 | Department of Education | $441.9M | 2.4% |
Top Recipients in Alaska
Organizations and entities receiving the most federal funds in Alaska.
| # | Recipient | Total Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | State of Alaska Department of Health | $2.9B |
| 2 | Alaska Department of Transportation && Public Facilities | $1.3B |
| 3 | AK Department of Commerce Community Econo | $1.1B |
| 4 | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | $472.7M |
| 5 | Kiewit Infrastructure West CO. | $413.7M |
| 6 | Triwest Healthcare Alliance CORP | $343.9M |
| 7 | Gci Communication CORP. | $316.8M |
| 8 | Alaska Energy Authority | $300.6M |
| 9 | Southcentral Foundation | $293.8M |
| 10 | Education && Early Development Alaska Dep | $270.2M |
| 11 | Yukon-Kuskokwim Health CORP | $250.0M |
| 12 | Alaska Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs | $247.4M |
| 13 | AK State Department of Public Transportation | $215.7M |
| 14 | Dena Nena Henash | $209.8M |
| 15 | Golden Valley Electric Association INC | $209.3M |
| 16 | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | $208.3M |
| 17 | Petro Star INC. | $197.8M |
| 18 | Alaska Teamster-Employer Pension Plan | $170.3M |
| 19 | Norton Sound Health CORP | $122.9M |
Spending Trends
Federal spending in Alaska increased 10.4% from FY2020 to FY2025.
| Fiscal Year | Total Spending | Per Capita | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $18.4B | $25,101 | 733,391 |
| FY2024 | $16.7B | $22,705 | 733,391 |
| FY2023 | $16.2B | $22,060 | 733,391 |
| FY2022 | $14.9B | $20,249 | 733,391 |
| FY2021 | $18.7B | $25,454 | 733,391 |
| FY2020 | $16.7B | $22,745 | 733,391 |
Counties in Alaska
30 counties ranked by federal spending in FY2025.
| # | County | Total Spending | Per Capita | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage Municipality | $4.2B | $14,380 | 291,247 |
| 2 | Juneau City and Borough | $1.7B | $52,249 | 32,255 |
| 3 | Fairbanks North Star Borough | $1.5B | $15,496 | 95,655 |
| 4 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | $834.4M | $7,792 | 107,081 |
| 5 | Kenai Peninsula Borough | $724.4M | $12,320 | 58,799 |
| 6 | Nome Census Area | $614.2M | $61,137 | 10,046 |
| 7 | Northwest Arctic Borough | $305.3M | $39,178 | 7,793 |
| 8 | Kodiak Island Borough | $288.2M | $22,001 | 13,101 |
| 9 | Bethel Census Area | $282.5M | $15,134 | 18,666 |
| 10 | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | $220.6M | $15,818 | 13,948 |
| 11 | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | $219.2M | $41,030 | 5,343 |
| 12 | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | $191.1M | $28,074 | 6,808 |
| 13 | Sitka City and Borough | $164.3M | $19,424 | 8,458 |
| 14 | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | $133.2M | $23,156 | 5,753 |
| 15 | Aleutians West Census Area | $124.9M | $23,864 | 5,232 |
| 16 | North Slope Borough | $117.4M | $10,639 | 11,031 |
| 17 | Copper River Census Area | $105.7M | $40,376 | 2,617 |
| 18 | Bristol Bay Borough | $82.4M | $97,671 | 844 |
| 19 | Chugach Census Area | $81.8M | $11,519 | 7,102 |
| 20 | Kusilvak Census Area | $73.7M | $8,805 | 8,368 |
| 21 | Lake and Peninsula Borough | $73.5M | $49,763 | 1,476 |
| 22 | Dillingham Census Area | $69.9M | $14,399 | 4,857 |
| 23 | Aleutians East Borough | $53.2M | $15,557 | 3,420 |
| 24 | Denali Borough | $49.2M | $30,408 | 1,619 |
| 25 | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | $45.1M | $19,074 | 2,365 |
| 26 | Petersburg Borough | $38.4M | $11,290 | 3,398 |
| 27 | Haines Borough | $32.7M | $15,739 | 2,080 |
| 28 | Wrangell City and Borough | $22.6M | $10,627 | 2,127 |
| 29 | Skagway Municipality | $19.2M | $15,464 | 1,240 |
| 30 | Yakutat City and Borough | $18.9M | $28,586 | 662 |
Explore Alaska Federal Spending
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DOGE Impact for Alaska
Reported federal contract and grant terminations, claimed savings, per-capita impact, and state ranking.
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Per-Capita Rankings
Where Alaska ranks among all states for federal spending per resident.
Top Federal Agencies
The agencies that move the most money nationwide, by obligated amount.
Federal Spending Guides
Learn more about how federal spending works and how to interpret this data.
Understanding Federal Spending
Contracts, grants, loans, and how federal money flows to states and communities.
Why Spending Varies by State
Military bases, federal labs, population, and per capita analysis.
Where Does Federal Money Go?
Mandatory vs. discretionary, top agencies, and biggest programs.
How Federal Contracts Are Awarded
Procurement process, contract types, and small business set-asides.
States With Similar Per Capita Spending
States with per capita federal spending closest to Alaska's $25,101.
What this means
Alaska ranks #10 of 57 states by FY2025 per-capita federal spending.
- Per-capita spending is 60.4% above the national average -- a structural signal, not a claim about efficiency or need. Per-capita rankings
- Department of Health and Human Services is the single largest federal agency operating here, obligating 24.9% of every dollar tracked in Alaska. Agency rankings
- 30 counties in Alaska receive federal dollars -- the county-level pages break down exactly where. See counties
Per-capita and national-average figures use each state's most recent Census population estimate against the same FY total; they describe HOW money is distributed, not whether that distribution is justified.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much federal spending did Alaska receive in FY2025?
Alaska received $18.4B in total federal spending during Fiscal Year 2025. This equates to $25,101 per capita for the state's population of 733,391.
How does Alaska's federal spending per capita compare to the national average?
Alaska's per capita federal spending of $25,101 is 60.4% above the national average of $15,647. Alaska ranks #10 out of 57 states by per capita spending.
What is the largest category of federal spending in Alaska?
The most common award type is contracts, accounting for 11,964 awards (45.1% of tracked awards). The second-largest is grants at 6,989 awards.
Which federal agencies spend the most in Alaska?
The top federal agency spending in Alaska is Department of Health and Human Services with $4.6B. Followed by Social Security Administration ($2.8B) and Department of Defense ($2.5B).
How many counties in Alaska receive federal spending?
30 counties in Alaska receive federal spending. The county receiving the most is Anchorage Municipality with $4.2B.
How has federal spending in Alaska changed over time?
Federal spending in Alaska increased by 10.4% from FY2020 ($16.7B) to FY2025 ($18.4B).
Where does Alaska rank nationally in federal spending?
Alaska ranks #46 out of 57 states in total federal spending and #10 in per capita spending. The state received $18.4B total ($25,101 per person) in FY2025.
Data Sources
- USASpending.gov: Federal spending data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Fiscal Year: FY2025
- Award types: Contracts, grants, loans, direct payments, and other financial assistance
- Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimates used for per capita calculations
- Budget context: Agency totals cross-referenced with OMB Program and Financial Schedules where applicable
Spending figures represent obligated amounts from federal awards. Per capita calculations use Census population estimates. This information is for research and informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and presented.
Every figure on PlainSpending is computed directly from USASpending.gov award-transaction data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates every county-level federal award within the state, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.