Apr 21, 2025 - News
How much federal money California gets
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Federal funding makes up about 28% of overall government revenue in California, per the latest available data.
Why it matters: The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress are looking for ways to cut federal spending.
State of play: In nearly half of U.S. states, federal funding makes up 40% or more of overall revenue.
- California had $468 billion in general revenue in 2022 — and received $132 billion from the feds that year.
Context: Federal funding's share of overall revenue in any given state can fluctuate from year to year depending on overall federal spending levels, state tax collections and more.
Yes, but: Big losses in federal dollars can leave states scrambling for alternate funding for federally supported programs and projects or canceling them.