Federal outlays by Election Assistance Commission — the total over time — plus its largest federal awards, top recipients, and where the money lands.
Data from USAspending
Outlays (latest FY)$42,380,999
Latest yearFY2025
Awards sampled48 · FY2025
Agency outlays over time
Election Assistance Commission outlays by fiscal year
FY
Agency outlays
2017
$8,513,756
2018
$388,256,900
2019
$7,824,216
2020
$837,750,200
2021
$16,663,705
2022
$152,042,811
2023
$108,862,443
2024
$84,179,132
2025
$42,380,999
Largest awards (FY2025)
Top awards shown (largest first) — a sample of this agency's obligations, not the full award universe.
Recipient
Type
Amount
State
What for
California Secretary Of StateElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$90,104,337
CA
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Texas Secretary Of StateElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$60,176,832
TX
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Nys Board Of ElectionsElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$50,729,634
NY
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Copa-19-Dept Of StateElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$35,155,130
PA
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Illinois State Board Of ElectionsElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$34,511,113
IL
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Secretary Of State OhioElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$32,005,246
OH
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Michigan Department Of StateElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$28,401,536
MI
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Secretary Of State GeorgiaElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$27,656,123
GA
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
North Carolina State Board Of ElectionsElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$26,957,573
NC
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Virginia State Board ElectionsElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$24,528,257
VA
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Secretary Of State, WashingtonElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$21,778,168
WA
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Secretary Of StateElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$20,818,694
IN
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Secretary Of Commonwealth MassachusettsElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$20,795,523
MA
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Secretary Of State Of ArizonaElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$20,662,701
AZ
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Maryland State Board Of ElectionsElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$19,554,772
MD
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Missouri Secretary Of StateElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$19,076,882
MO
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
State Of Minnesota Secretary Of StateElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$17,589,253
MN
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Alabama Secretary Of StateElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$17,315,505
AL
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
State Election Commision, South CarolinaElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$17,095,484
SC
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Elections, Kentucky State Board OfElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$16,356,916
KY
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Election Board State OklahomaElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$14,036,835
OK
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Iowa Secretary Of StateElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$13,877,814
IA
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Secretary Of State, Arkansas Office Of TheElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$13,594,727
AR
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Secretary Of State, Nevada Office Of TheElection Assistance Commission
Grant
$13,175,014
NV
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
"TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE, INCLUDING TO ENHANCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND MAKE ELECTION SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS" TO THE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES USED IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS
Top recipients
California Secretary Of StateCA$90,104,337
Texas Secretary Of StateTX$60,176,832
Nys Board Of ElectionsNY$50,729,634
North Carolina State Board Of ElectionsNC$37,656,541
Copa-19-Dept Of StatePA$35,155,130
Illinois State Board Of ElectionsIL$34,511,113
Secretary Of State OhioOH$32,005,246
Secretary Of StateIN$31,714,597
Michigan Department Of StateMI$28,401,536
Secretary Of State GeorgiaGA$27,656,123
Virginia State Board ElectionsVA$24,528,257
Secretary Of State, WashingtonWA$21,778,168
Secretary Of Commonwealth MassachusettsMA$20,795,523
