What U.S. foreign aid money is used for
U.S. foreign aid disbursed, by fiscal year and program category
Note: Federal fiscal years begin Oct. 1 and end Sept. 30.
Source: ForeignAssistance.gov, updated July 1, 2026.
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What U.S. foreign aid money is used for
U.S. foreign aid disbursed, by fiscal year and program category
| Category | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Peace and security | $18,246,109,424 | $7,316,232,703 |
| Democracy, human rights and governance | $2,559,249,213 | $1,603,516,069 |
| Health | $15,195,389,746 | $10,933,117,708 |
| Education and social services | $1,464,870,401 | $1,089,634,504 |
| Economic development | $9,538,913,204 | $8,173,362,740 |
| Environment | $403,744,280 | $304,089,021 |
| Humanitarian assistance | $12,795,168,725 | $8,987,429,153 |
| Program support | $8,214,865,626 | $5,961,564,088 |
| Multisector | $3,157,868,883 | $2,948,904,051 |
| Total | $71,576,179,502 | $47,317,850,037 |
Note: Federal fiscal years begin Oct. 1 and end Sept. 30.
Source: ForeignAssistance.gov, updated July 1, 2026.
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