NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION National Science Foundation All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts Research and Related Activities research and related activities(including transfer of funds)For necessary expenses in carrying out the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-1875), and the Act to establish a National Medal of Science (42 U.S.C. 1880-1881); services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; maintenance and operation of aircraft and purchase of flight services for research support; acquisition of aircraft; and authorized travel; $5,617,920,000 $6,018,830,000, to remain available until September 30, 2011 2012, of which not to exceed $570,000,000 $590,000,000 shall remain available until expended for polar research and operations support, and for reimbursement to other Federal agencies for operational and science support and logistical and other related activities for the United States Antarctic program, including up to $54,000,000 for the procurement of polar icebreaking services from the Coast Guard: Provided, That from funds specified in the fiscal year 2010 budget request for icebreaking services, $54,000,000 shall be transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard "Operating Expenses'' within 60 days of enactment of this Act the National Science Foundation shall only reimburse the Coast Guard for such sums as are agreed to according to the existing memorandum of agreement: Provided further, That receipts for scientific support services and materials furnished by the National Research Centers and other National Science Foundation supported research facilities may be credited to this appropriation: Provided further, That not less than $147,120,000 shall be available for activities authorized by section 7002(c)(2)(A)(iv) of Public Law 110-69. (Science Appropriations Act, 2010.) The Research and Related Activities appropriation enables the United States to provide leadership and promote progress across the expanding frontiers of scientific and engineering research and education. This appropriation provides resources for NSF to achieve the following strategic outcome goals: Discovery--fostering research that will advance the frontiers of knowledge, emphasizing areas of greatest opportunity and potential benefit and establishing the Nation as a global leader in fundamental and transformational science and engineering; Learning--cultivating a world-class, broadly inclusive science and engineering workforce and expanding the scientific literacy of all citizens; and Research Infrastructure--building the Nation's research capability through critical investments in advanced instrumentation, facilities, cyberinfrastructure, and experimental tools. Research activities will contribute to the achievement of these goals by advancing discovery, innovation, and education beyond the frontiers of current knowledge and empowering future generations in science and engineering. The major research program activities of NSF are:This activity promotes scientific progress in biology through support of research on all levels, including molecules, cells, organisms, and ecosystems. This activity also supports a comprehensive research initiative on plant genomes, including research on economically significant crops.Computer and Information Science and EngineeringThis activity supports research within and across the many sub-fields of computing, contributing to the education and training of computing professionals and informing the preparation of a U.S. workforce with computing competencies essential to success in an increasingly competitive, global market.Research supported by this activity aims to increase U.S. engineering capability and strength, and focus that capability and strength on areas that are relevant to national problems and long-term needs. This activity also includes small business innovation research.This activity supports research and associated infrastructure to advance knowledge of the properties and dynamics of the planet on which we live. Research includes understanding the causes and implications of climate change, as well as disruptive processes such as earthquakes and storms.Mathematical and Physical SciencesResearch in this activity is directed at increasing understanding of natural laws and phenomena across the astronomical sciences, chemistry, materials sciences, physics, and mathematical sciences. This fundamental research provides the long-term underpinnings for advances in areas such as sustainable energy and economic competitiveness.Social, Behavioral, and Economic SciencesThis activity supports research, education, and infrastructure in the social, behavioral, cognitive, and economic sciences and funds the collection and dissemination of statistics on the science and engineering enterprise.Office of International Science and EngineeringThis activity promotes an integrated strategy for international science and engineering which complements and enhances NSF's broader research and education goals and which facilitates international collaboration.U.S. Polar Research ProgramsThis activity supports Arctic and Antarctic research and operational science support and other related activities for United States polar research programs. U.S. Antarctic Logistical Support ActivitiesThis activity provides funding to reimburse Federal agencies for logistical and other related activities supported by the United States Antarctic Program.This activity supports emerging cross-disciplinary research efforts and major research instrumentation. This activity also provides support for the Science and Technology Policy Institute. The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research broadens participation of States and regions in science and engineering by helping institutions expand their research capacity and competitiveness. Office of CyberinfrastructureThis activity supports research, development, acquisition, and operation of advanced shared and connecting cyberinfrastructure in support of the Nation's science and engineering research and education community.The United States Arctic Research Commission promotes Arctic research and recommends national Arctic research policies to guide Federal agencies in developing and implementing their research programs in the Arctic region. Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0100-0-1-9992009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Obligations by program activity:
00.01Biological Sciences914712768
00.02Computer and Information Science and Engineering810617685
00.03Engineering921771826
00.04EPSCoR163167154
00.05Geosciences1,156882955
00.06Mathematical and Physical Sciences1,7191,3781,410
00.07Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences315255269
00.08Office of International Science and Engineering614753
00.09U.S. Polar Research Programs576384460
00.10U.S. Antarctic Logistical Support Activities696868
00.11Integrative Activities230549141
00.12Office of Cyberinfrastructure279213228
00.13Arctic Research Commission222
09.01Reimbursable programs105120120
10.00Total new obligations7,3206,1656,139
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year1481
22.00New budget authority (gross)7,7875,6846,139
22.10Resources available from recoveries of prior year obligations11
22.22Unobligated balance transferred from other accounts3
23.90Total budgetary resources available for obligation7,8026,1656,139
23.95Total new obligations-7,320-6,165-6,139
23.98Unobligated balance expiring or withdrawn-1
24.40Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year481
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00Appropriation7,6835,6186,019
41.00Transferred to other accounts-54
43.00Appropriation (total discretionary)7,6835,5646,019
Spending authority from offsetting collections:
58.00Offsetting collections (cash)36120120
58.10Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (unexpired)68
58.90Spending authority from offsetting collections (total discretionary)104120120
70.00Total new budget authority (gross)7,7875,6846,139
Change in obligated balances:
72.40Obligated balance, start of year6,5359,0589,000
73.10Total new obligations7,3206,1656,139
73.20Total outlays (gross)-4,697-6,223-6,159
73.40Adjustments in expired accounts (net)-31
73.45Recoveries of prior year obligations-11
74.00Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (unexpired)-68
74.10Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (expired)10
74.40Obligated balance, end of year9,0589,0008,980
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90Outlays from new discretionary authority8601,2331,324
86.93Outlays from discretionary balances3,8374,9904,835
87.00Total outlays (gross)4,6976,2236,159
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00Offsetting collections (cash) from: Federal sources-45-120-120
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (unexpired)-68
88.96Portion of offsetting collections (cash) credited to expired accounts9
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00Budget authority7,6835,5646,019
90.00Outlays4,6526,1036,039
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0100-0-1-9992009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct obligations:
21.0Travel and transportation of persons212121
25.1Advisory and assistance services969696
25.2Other services555
25.3Other purchases of goods and services from Government accounts232323
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities435435435
25.5Research and development contracts141414
26.0Supplies and materials111
31.0Equipment111
41.0Grants, subsidies, and contributions6,6195,4495,423
99.0Direct obligations7,2156,0456,019
99.0Reimbursable obligations105120120
99.9Total new obligations7,3206,1656,139
Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction major research equipment and facilities constructionFor necessary expenses for the acquisition, construction, commissioning, and upgrading of major research equipment, facilities, and other such capital assets pursuant to the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-1875), including authorized travel, $117,290,000 $165,190,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That none of the funds may be used to reimburse the Judgment Fund. (Science Appropriations Act, 2010.) The Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction activity supports the acquisition, construction, and commissioning of unique national research platforms and major research facilities and equipment. Performance is measured against established construction schedules, costs, and milestones.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0551-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Obligations by program activity:
00.01Direct program activity415320165
10.00Total new obligations415320165
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year66203
22.00New budget authority (gross)552117165
23.90Total budgetary resources available for obligation618320165
23.95Total new obligations-415-320-165
24.40Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year203
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00Appropriation552117165
Change in obligated balances:
72.40Obligated balance, start of year177443433
73.10Total new obligations415320165
73.20Total outlays (gross)-149-330-266
74.40Obligated balance, end of year443433332
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90Outlays from new discretionary authority710
86.93Outlays from discretionary balances149323256
87.00Total outlays (gross)149330266
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00Budget authority552117165
90.00Outlays149330266
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0551-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct obligations:
25.5Research and development contracts555
41.0Grants, subsidies, and contributions410315160
99.9Total new obligations415320165
Agency Operations and Award Management agency operations and award managementFor agency operations and award management necessary in carrying out the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-1875); services authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed $9,200 $9,000 for official reception and representation expenses; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901-5902; rental of conference rooms in the District of Columbia; and reimbursement of the Department of Homeland Security for security guard services; $300,000,000 $327,190,000: Provided, That contracts may be entered into under this heading in fiscal year 2010 2011 for maintenance and operation of facilities, and for other services, to be provided during the next fiscal year. (Science Appropriations Act, 2010.) This account provides funds to administer and manage NSF programs and to advance NSF's strategic goal of Stewardship--supporting excellence in science and engineering research and education through a capable and responsive organization. NSF continually develops and refines performance measures for development and monitoring of programs.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0180-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Obligations by program activity:
00.01Administration and management294300329
09.01Reimbursable programs61010
10.00Total new obligations300310339
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00New budget authority (gross)299310339
23.95Total new obligations-300-310-339
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00Appropriation294300329
58.00Spending authority from offsetting collections: Offsetting collections (cash)51010
70.00Total new budget authority (gross)299310339
Change in obligated balances:
72.40Obligated balance, start of year707264
73.10Total new obligations300310339
73.20Total outlays (gross)-297-318-341
73.40Adjustments in expired accounts (net)-1
74.40Obligated balance, end of year726462
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90Outlays from new discretionary authority236256280
86.93Outlays from discretionary balances616261
87.00Total outlays (gross)297318341
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00Offsetting collections (cash) from: Federal sources-5-10-10
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00Budget authority294300329
90.00Outlays292308331
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0180-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent132144152
11.3Other than full-time permanent131315
11.5Other personnel compensation789
11.8Special personal services payments122
11.9Total personnel compensation153167178
12.1Civilian personnel benefits363739
21.0Travel and transportation of persons7710
23.1Rental payments272626
23.3Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges222
25.1Advisory and assistance services433946
25.2Other services979
25.3Other purchases of goods and services from Government accounts868
26.0Supplies and materials556
31.0Equipment445
99.0Direct obligations294300329
99.0Reimbursable obligations61010
99.9Total new obligations300310339
Employment SummaryIdentification code 49-0180-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct:
1001Civilian full-time equivalent employment1,3001,3251,390
Office of the National Science Board office of the national science boardFor necessary expenses (including payment of salaries, authorized travel, hire of passenger motor vehicles, the rental of conference rooms in the District of Columbia, and the employment of experts and consultants under section 3109 of title 5, United States Code) involved in carrying out section 4 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1863) and Public Law 86-209 (42 U.S.C. 1880 et seq.), $4,540,000 $4,840,000: Provided, That not to exceed $2,800 $2,500 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses. (Science Appropriations Act, 2010.) This appropriation provides policy-making and related responsibilities for NSF and provides guidance on significant national policy issues in science and engineering research and education, as required by law.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0350-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Obligations by program activity:
00.01Direct program activity455
10.00Total new obligations455
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00New budget authority (gross)455
23.95Total new obligations-4-5-5
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00Appropriation455
Change in obligated balances:
72.40Obligated balance, start of year221
73.10Total new obligations455
73.20Total outlays (gross)-3-6-5
73.40Adjustments in expired accounts (net)-1
74.40Obligated balance, end of year211
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90Outlays from new discretionary authority344
86.93Outlays from discretionary balances21
87.00Total outlays (gross)365
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00Budget authority455
90.00Outlays365
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0350-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent233
21.0Travel and transportation of persons11
25.1Advisory and assistance services121
99.9Total new obligations455
Employment SummaryIdentification code 49-0350-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct:
1001Civilian full-time equivalent employment171718
Office of the Inspector General office of inspector generalFor necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General as authorized by the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, $14,000,000 $14,350,000, to remain available until September 30, 2012. (Science Appropriations Act, 2010.) This appropriation provides agency-wide audit and investigative functions to identify and correct management and administrative deficiencies which create conditions for existing or potential instances of fraud, waste, and mismanagement consistent with the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 3).Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0300-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Obligations by program activity:
00.01Direct program activity121614
10.00Total new obligations121614
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year2
22.00New budget authority (gross)141414
23.90Total budgetary resources available for obligation141614
23.95Total new obligations-12-16-14
24.40Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year2
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00Appropriation141414
Change in obligated balances:
72.40Obligated balance, start of year323
73.10Total new obligations121614
73.20Total outlays (gross)-13-15-14
74.40Obligated balance, end of year233
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90Outlays from new discretionary authority111111
86.93Outlays from discretionary balances243
87.00Total outlays (gross)131514
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00Budget authority141414
90.00Outlays131514
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0300-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent898
12.1Civilian personnel benefits233
25.2Other services243
99.9Total new obligations121614
Employment SummaryIdentification code 49-0300-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct:
1001Civilian full-time equivalent employment697374
Education and Human Resources education and human resourcesFor necessary expenses in carrying out science, mathematics and engineering education and human resources programs and activities pursuant to the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-1875), including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, authorized travel, and rental of conference rooms in the District of Columbia, $872,760,000 $892,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2011: Provided, That not less than $55,000,000 shall be available until expended for activities authorized by section 7030 of Public Law 110-69: Provided further, That not less than $32,000,000 shall be available until expended for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program 2012. (Science Appropriations Act, 2010.) Education and Human Resources (EHR) activities provide a comprehensive set of programs that further NSF's goal of ensuring a diverse, competitive, and globally engaged U.S. science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce, as well as scientifically literate citizens. At the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (pre-K-12) levels, EHR catalyzes reform of STEM education through the development of public-private partnerships. Its pre-K-12 programs provide new instructional materials for students and teachers that incorporate the latest advances in teaching, learning, and educational technologies; growth in the knowledge base; and teacher education opportunities that support the full continuum of STEM teacher education from pre-service and in-service, through life-long learning. Undergraduate programs improve curricula, strengthen laboratory course offerings, enhance faculty, and lead reform efforts in STEM disciplines. Programs for advanced technological education strengthen education for students preparing to enter the high-technology workforce. Graduate level support is directed primarily to fellowships and traineeships to sustain the U.S. world leadership in science and technology. All EHR programming focuses on broadening participation of groups underrepresented in STEM fields including activities focused on the improvement of infrastructure and academic programs at minority-serving institutions. EHR supports education research that advances our knowledge of how people learn in the STEM disciplines; it also supports the development and effective implementation of learning technologies. STEM evaluation activities ensure accountability by developing indicators that measure program impact and inform the education community of best practices and relevant information. EHR activities also include programs supported by H-1B non-immigrant visa fees. These programs provide undergraduate and graduate scholarships in STEM fields, improve educational opportunities for students, and support for STEM education by providing research opportunities for STEM teachers and students. Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0106-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Obligations by program activity:
00.01Undergraduate education368292290
00.02Graduate education182197185
00.03Human resource development154157169
00.04Research on learning in formal and informal settings227242248
00.91Subtotal Appropriated Activities931888892
Mandatory H-1B Non-Immigrant Petitioner Fees Activities:
01.01Low income scholarship program6112075
01.02ITEST grants for mathematics, science, or engineering enrichment courses283225
01.91Subtotal Mandatory H-1B Non-Immigrant Petitioner Fee Activities89152100
02.00Total direct obligations1,0201,040992
09.01Reimbursable programs91515
10.00Total new obligations1,0291,0551,007
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year5167
22.00New budget authority (gross)1,0439881,007
22.10Resources available from recoveries of prior year obligations2
23.90Total budgetary resources available for obligation1,0961,0551,007
23.95Total new obligations-1,029-1,055-1,007
24.40Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year67
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Discretionary:
40.00Appropriation945873892
Spending authority from offsetting collections:
58.00Offsetting collections (cash)51515
58.10Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (unexpired)4
58.90Spending authority from offsetting collections (total discretionary)91515
Mandatory:
60.20Appropriation (special fund)89100100
70.00Total new budget authority (gross)1,0439881,007
Change in obligated balances:
72.40Obligated balance, start of year1,6341,7941,819
73.10Total new obligations1,0291,0551,007
73.20Total outlays (gross)-854-1,030-1,009
73.40Adjustments in expired accounts (net)-10
73.45Recoveries of prior year obligations-2
74.00Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (unexpired)-4
74.10Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (expired)1
74.40Obligated balance, end of year1,7941,8191,817
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90Outlays from new discretionary authority129137140
86.93Outlays from discretionary balances629728732
86.97Outlays from new mandatory authority1111
86.98Outlays from mandatory balances96154126
87.00Total outlays (gross)8541,0301,009
Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00Offsetting collections (cash) from: Federal sources-6-15-15
Against gross budget authority only:
88.95Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (unexpired)-4
88.96Portion of offsetting collections (cash) credited to expired accounts1
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00Budget authority1,034973992
90.00Outlays8481,015994
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-0106-0-1-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct obligations:
21.0Travel and transportation of persons333
25.1Advisory and assistance services262929
25.2Other services222
41.0Grants, subsidies, and contributions9891,006958
99.0Direct obligations1,0201,040992
99.0Reimbursable obligations91515
99.9Total new obligations1,0291,0551,007
Donations, National Science Foundation This account consists of contributions from foreign governments, organizations, and individuals to fund various cooperative efforts in science, research, and education. These efforts include major international projects, such as operation of the GEMINI telescope, and the NSF ocean drilling program. Other smaller activities supported include cooperative research, joint seminars, exchange of senior scientists, short-term research development visits, international conferences, and support for certain special functions of NSF and the National Science Board. These funds are not otherwise available.Special and Trust Fund Receipts(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-8960-0-7-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
01.00Balance, start of year111
01.99Balance, start of year111
Receipts:
02.20Donations, National Science Foundation472525
02.99Total receipts and collections472525
04.00Total: Balances and collections482626
Appropriations:
05.00Donations-47-25-25
05.99Total appropriations-47-25-25
07.99Balance, end of year111
Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-8960-0-7-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Obligations by program activity:
00.01Atacama Large Millimeter Array101810
00.02Gemini Telescope474115
10.00Total new obligations575925
Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year4434
22.00New budget authority (gross)472525
23.90Total budgetary resources available for obligation915925
23.95Total new obligations-57-59-25
24.40Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year34
New budget authority (gross), detail:
Mandatory:
60.26Appropriation (trust fund)472525
Change in obligated balances:
72.40Obligated balance, start of year384535
73.10Total new obligations575925
73.20Total outlays (gross)-50-69-25
74.40Obligated balance, end of year453535
Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97Outlays from new mandatory authority2525
86.98Outlays from mandatory balances5044
87.00Total outlays (gross)506925
Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00Budget authority472525
90.00Outlays506925
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 49-8960-0-7-2512009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Direct obligations:
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities999
41.0Grants, subsidies, and contributions485016
99.9Total new obligations575925
GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNT (in millions of dollars)2009 actual2010 est.2011 est.
Offsetting receipts from the public:
49-322000All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts222
General Fund Offsetting receipts from the public222