# Usaspending Scraper (`fortuitous_pirate/usaspending-scraper`) Actor

Extract federal contract and grant awards from USASpending.gov. Search by keyword, agency, NAICS code, or date range to find government spending data. Returns recipient name, award amount, agency, contract type, and NAICS description. Free public API — no authentication required.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/fortuitous\_pirate/usaspending-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Fortuitous Pirate](https://apify.com/fortuitous_pirate) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Automation, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 3 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.50 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## USASpending.gov Federal Spending Scraper

### Overview

Extract federal spending data from USASpending. gov API. Search awards by keyword, agency, recipient, NAICS code, and amount.

### Features

- Search by keywords to find specific results
- Filter results by category or type
- Export data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats
- Control output volume with configurable result limits
- Built-in proxy support for reliable data collection

### Use Cases

- **Track** - Track federal government data releases and updates
- **Build** - Build datasets for policy research and analysis
- **Monitor** - Monitor regulatory changes and compliance requirements
- **Aggregate** - Aggregate public government data for transparency projects

### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|-----------|------|-------------|---------|
| `dataset` | string | Which dataset to query from USASpending.gov | `award-search` |
| `awardTypes` | string | Comma-separated award type codes. Contracts: A,B,C,D. Grants: 02,03,04,05. Lo... |  |
| `keywords` | string | Search keywords to filter results |  |
| `agencyName` | string | Filter by awarding agency name (e.g., Department of Defense) |  |
| `recipientName` | string | Search by recipient/contractor name |  |
| `startDate` | string | Time period start date (YYYY-MM-DD). Minimum: 2007-10-01 |  |
| `endDate` | string | Time period end date (YYYY-MM-DD) |  |
| `state` | string | Two-letter state code for place of performance filter (e.g., CA, TX, NY) |  |
| `naicsCode` | string | NAICS industry code filter (e.g., 541512 for Computer Systems Design) |  |
| `minAmount` | integer | Minimum award dollar amount |  |
| `maxAmount` | integer | Maximum award dollar amount |  |
| `maxItems` | integer | Maximum number of records to return | `100` |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | Proxy settings (usually not needed for this API) |  |

### Output Example

Each result contains structured data like this:

```json
{
  "awardId": "ABC-12345",
  "recipientName": "USASpending.gov Federal Spending Sample Item",
  "awardAmount": 50000,
  "description": "Detailed description of the item...",
  "startDate": "2025-01-15",
  "endDate": "2025-01-15",
  "awardingAgency": "Sample awardingAgency",
  "awardingSubAgency": "Sample awardingSubAgency"
}
```

### Pricing

This actor uses pay-per-result pricing:

- **$0.001** per result
- **$1.00** per 1,000 results

No monthly fees. You only pay for what you scrape. [Apify Free plan](https://apify.com/pricing) includes $5/month in platform credits.

### How to Run

#### Apify Console

1. Go to the [USASpending.gov Federal Spending Scraper](https://apify.com/fortuitous_pirate/usaspending-scraper) actor page
2. Configure your input parameters
3. Click **Start** and wait for the results
4. Download data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format

#### API

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/fortuitous_pirate~usaspending-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"maxItems": 10}'
```

#### Python SDK

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("fortuitous_pirate/usaspending-scraper").call(
    run_input={"maxItems": 10}
)

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)
```

### Integration

Connect USASpending.gov Federal Spending Scraper with your existing tools and workflows:

- **API access** - Programmatic access via [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2)
- **Webhooks** - Get notified when scraping completes
- **Scheduling** - Set up recurring runs on any schedule
- **Zapier / Make** - Connect with 5,000+ apps via [Apify integrations](https://apify.com/integrations)
- **Python / Node.js SDKs** - Native client libraries for easy integration

# Actor input Schema

## `keyword` (type: `string`):

Search contracts by keyword (e.g., 'cybersecurity', 'cloud computing', 'construction')

## `awardTypes` (type: `array`):

A=BPA Calls, B=Purchase Orders, C=Delivery Orders, D=Definitive Contracts, 02=Grants, 03=Direct Payments

## `agencyName` (type: `string`):

Filter by funding agency (e.g., 'Department of Defense', 'Department of Health and Human Services')

## `naicsCode` (type: `string`):

Filter by 6-digit NAICS industry code (e.g., '541512' for Computer Systems Design)

## `startDate` (type: `string`):

Earliest award date (YYYY-MM-DD)

## `endDate` (type: `string`):

Latest award date (YYYY-MM-DD). Leave empty for today.

## `minAmount` (type: `integer`):

Minimum total award value in USD

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of awards to return

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "keyword": "",
  "awardTypes": [
    "A",
    "B",
    "C",
    "D"
  ],
  "agencyName": "",
  "naicsCode": "",
  "startDate": "2024-01-01",
  "endDate": "",
  "minAmount": 0,
  "maxItems": 50
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("fortuitous_pirate/usaspending-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("fortuitous_pirate/usaspending-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call fortuitous_pirate/usaspending-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,fortuitous_pirate/usaspending-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/ZI6eLkKDuN6AJMgoQ/builds/kIpd6ZU5wIiJrXu19/openapi.json