The Leadership Connect data science team looked at federal awards with public universities over the past five years to analyze how much government work they receive and which offices work with each school. We then compare a school to their peers. We are posting our findings for the Top 20 Public schools according to U.S. News’ popular ranking.
The University of Georgia ties with the Ohio State University at #16.
Some individuals who may have been involved in federal spend decisions with the university include Governor Brian Kemp; their Chief of Staff Martin “Trey” Kilpatrick; University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead; their Chief of Staff and Vice President, Marketing and Communications Dr. Kathy R. Pharr; and their Vice President, Government Relations (Interim) J. Griffin “Griff” Doyle.
| Funding Office Name | Funding Department/Agency | Total Number of Awards | Top NAICS Codes | Total Dollars Obligated |
| Administrative Services | United States Department of Agriculture | 30 | 541940 | $859,376 |
| Contracting and General Services Division | United States Department of the Interior | 2 | 541380 | $207,000 |
| Southeast Area | United States Department of Agriculture | 16 | 541380 | $194,760 |
| National Veterinary Services Laboratories | United States Department of Agriculture | 8 | 541940 | $179,533 |
| Southern Research Station | United States Department of Agriculture | 3 | 561320 | $103,480 |
| Office of Acquisition and Grants | United States Department of the Interior | 3 | 541380 | $83,544 |
| Defense Finance and Accounting Service | United States Department of Defense | 3 | 611310 | $62,000 |
| Acquisition Management | 1 | 518210 | $56,889 | |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | United States Department of Commerce | 2 | 541380 | $56,824 |
| Office of Research and Development | United States Environmental Protection Agency | 2 | 541380 | $32,804 |
| Mobile (AL) District | United States Department of Defense | 1 | 488999 | $28,424 |
