2026 Federal Assistance IDs: SAM.gov Updates in 2026
Explore how 2026 SAM.gov updates—FAID adoption, eSRS decommissioning, and subaward data integration—boost transparency and simplify federal assistance research.
Overview: 2026 Federal Assistance IDs on SAM.gov
Key changes in 2026: FAID data structure and subaward reporting
- Ongoing FAID rollout across existing and new listings (Oct 2025 onward).
- Subaward reporting migrated to SAM.gov with public APIs (FSRS→SAM.gov).
- Primary subcontracting reporting release targeted for Q2 FY 2026.
- SAM.gov data refreshed and back up listings maintained under retention policies (10-year retention).
Pro Tip
Plan SAM.gov registration updates at least two weeks before bidding windows open in 2026 to align with FAID rollout and subaward data integration.
Case Study: Mid-Sized Nonprofit Adapts to 2026 FAID and Subaward APIs
The Challenge
In 2026, a mid-sized nonprofit integrated FAID usage into their grant tracking and leveraged SAM.gov subaward APIs to streamline reporting. The organization completed migration from FSRS to SAM.gov and used FAID-aligned listings to standardize program references across multiple grants, improving data consistency and visibility for leadership and grantors.
Outcome
Improved data consistency and reporting efficiency
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