USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server with 32 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersAnalyze US federal spending data — query agency budgets, track awards, and explore geographic spending patterns directly from your AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to USAspending (Federal Spending) through a governed connection. 32 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the USAspending MCP Server?
The USAspending MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to USAspending via 32 tools. Analyze US federal spending data — query agency budgets, track awards, and explore geographic spending patterns directly from your AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (32)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate USAspending
Ask your AI agent "Get the agency overview for the Department of Energy using toptier code 089." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 32 tools connected to real USAspending data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
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Use all 32 USAspending (Federal Spending) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to USAspending (Federal Spending) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Autocomplete awarding agency on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Awarding agencies matching search text
Autocomplete glossary on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Glossary terms matching search text
Autocomplete location on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Locations based on search text
Autocomplete recipient on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Recipient names and UEI based on search text
Bulk download awards on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Generates ZIP file of award data in CSV
Download search on USAspending (Federal Spending)
ZIP file for Awards, Subawards, and Transactions
Get agency awards on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Get summary of transactions and obligations for an agency
Get agency awards count on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Count of award types for agencies in a fiscal year
Get agency budgetary resources on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Get budgetary resources and obligations by fiscal year
Get agency overview on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Get agency overview for details page
Get agency sub agencies on USAspending (Federal Spending)
List sub-agencies and offices with obligated amounts
Get award on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Get details about a specific award
Get award funding on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Federal account and agency funding info for an award
Get award types on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Map of award types by grouping
Get data dictionary on USAspending (Federal Spending)
JSON structure of the Rosetta Crosswalk Data Dictionary
Get disaster agency spending on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Insights on agencies receiving disaster funding
Get disaster award amount on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Obligation and outlay aggregations for disaster awards
Get disaster overview on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Overview of disaster/emergency funding and spending
Get download status on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Current status of a requested download job
Get glossary on USAspending (Federal Spending)
List of glossary terms and definitions
Get recipient on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Individual recipient details
Get recipient children on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Recipient details based on identifier
Get recipient state on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Basic information about a specified state
Get subawards on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Subawards related to a specific parent award
Get toptier agencies on USAspending (Federal Spending)
All toptier agencies and relevant data
Get transactions on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Transactions related to a specific parent award
List recipients on USAspending (Federal Spending)
List of recipients in the database
Search new awards over time on USAspending (Federal Spending)
List of time periods with new awards
Search spending by award on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Search and filter awards
Search spending by category on USAspending (Federal Spending)
g., agency, recipient, CFDA). Grouped spending data for visualizations
Search spending by geography on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Spending by state, county, or congressional district
Search spending over time on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Aggregated transaction amounts over time
What the USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server unlocks
Connect to the official USAspending database and gain unprecedented transparency into how the United States government allocates its budget. This server allows any AI agent to query real-time federal financial data, from high-level agency overviews to specific contract details.
What you can do
- Agency Insights — Retrieve comprehensive overviews of toptier agencies, including their budgetary resources and obligations.
- Award Tracking — Search and filter through millions of federal awards, contracts, and grants using advanced criteria.
- Geographic Analysis — Break down spending by state, county, or congressional district to see where the money is going.
- Sub-Agency Breakdown — List specific offices and sub-agencies within a department to identify internal spending distribution.
- Historical Trends — Analyze spending and new award counts over time to identify fiscal patterns.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your USAspending API Key (if required for higher rate limits)
3. Start auditing federal spending from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Policy Researchers — quickly gather data on agency obligations and budgetary resources for reports
- Journalists — track federal contracts and grants in specific regions or categories for investigative stories
- Data Analysts — export and analyze spending trends over time across different government sectors
Frequently asked questions about the USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server
How do I get an overview of a specific agency's spending?
Use the get_agency_overview tool by providing the agency's toptier code. The agent will return high-level data including total obligations and budgetary resources.
Can I see which sub-agencies are spending the most within a department?
Yes! The get_agency_sub_agencies tool lists all sub-agencies and offices associated with a toptier agency, along with their respective obligated amounts.
Is it possible to filter federal awards by geographic location?
Absolutely. Use search_spending_by_geography to aggregate spending data by state, county, or district, or use search_spending_by_award with geographic filters.
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