NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Federal Funds

Research and Related Activities

For necessary expenses in carrying out the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), and Public Law 86–209 (42 U.S.C. 1880 et seq.); services as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; maintenance and operation of aircraft and purchase of flight services for research support; acquisition of aircraft; and authorized travel; $8,139,710,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, of which not to exceed $544,000,000 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: Provided, 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.

(Science Appropriations Act, 2021.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0100–0–1–999 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Obligations by program activity:
0001 Biological Sciences 829 819 948
0002 Computer and Information Science and Engineering 1,027 1,022 1,116
0003 Engineering 1,044 1,036 917
0005 Geosciences 994 1,007 1,195
0006 Mathematical and Physical Sciences 1,539 1,589 1,691
0007 Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences 290 283 320
0008 Integrative Activities 558 601 505
0009 Office of International Science and Engineering 51 51 75
0010 Office of Polar Programs 481 487 506
0011 Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 865
0013 Arctic Research Commission 2 2 2



0091 Direct program activities, subtotal 6,815 6,897 8,140
0401 American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) 467



0799 Total direct obligations 6,815 7,364 8,140
0801 Research and Related Activities (Reimbursable) 89 120 120



0900 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 6,904 7,484 8,260

Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 19 16
1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 24



1050 Unobligated balance (total) 43 16
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100 Appropriation 6,812 6,910 8,140
1120 Appropriations transferred to other acct [049–0106] –5
1120 Appropriations transferred to other acct [049–0180] –17 –29



1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 6,790 6,881 8,140
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200 Appropriation 467
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700 Collected 94 120 120
1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –4



1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 90 120 120
1900 Budget authority (total) 6,880 7,468 8,260
1930 Total budgetary resources available 6,923 7,484 8,260
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940 Unobligated balance expiring –3
1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 16

Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 11,533 12,441 13,372
3010 New obligations, unexpired accounts 6,904 7,484 8,260
3011 Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts 65
3020 Outlays (gross) –5,978 –6,553 –7,251
3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –24
3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –59



3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 12,441 13,372 14,381
Uncollected payments:
3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –96 –82 –82
3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 4
3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 10



3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –82 –82 –82
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100 Obligated balance, start of year 11,437 12,359 13,290
3200 Obligated balance, end of year 12,359 13,290 14,299

Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000 Budget authority, gross 6,880 7,001 8,260
Outlays, gross:
4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 650 1,496 1,748
4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 5,328 4,964 5,316



4020 Outlays, gross (total) 5,978 6,460 7,064
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030 Federal sources –103 –120 –120
4033 Non-Federal sources –63



4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –166 –120 –120
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 4
4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 72



4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 76



4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 6,790 6,881 8,140
4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 5,812 6,340 6,944
Mandatory:
4090 Budget authority, gross 467
Outlays, gross:
4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 93
4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 187



4110 Outlays, gross (total) 93 187
4180 Budget authority, net (total) 6,790 7,348 8,140
4190 Outlays, net (total) 5,812 6,433 7,131

Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)


2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority 6,790 7,348 8,140
Outlays 5,812 6,433 7,131
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO:
Budget Authority 6,000
Outlays 1,200
Total:
Budget Authority 6,790 7,348 14,140
Outlays 5,812 6,433 8,331

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.

The major research program activities of NSF are:

Biological Sciences.—This activity supports understanding how complex living systems function and interact with each other and with non-living systems, which has direct impacts on issues related to the economy, food, human welfare, and the environment. Research in this activity crosses scales from molecules to cells through organisms to ecosystems. This activity's investment portfolio includes projects on understanding the fundamental characteristics of biological energy systems; the changing dynamics of the biosphere; infrastructure and research resources such as databases, research centers, and observatories; and efforts to broaden participation and develop the next generation of biological researchers.

Computer and Information Science and Engineering.—This activity promotes the progress of computer and information science and engineering research and education, and advances the development and use of advanced cyberinfrastructure across the science and engineering research enterprise; promotes understanding of the principles and uses of computing and information technology in society; and contributes to universal, transparent, and affordable participation in a knowledge-based economy.

Engineering.—Research supported by this activity aims to increase and strengthen U.S. engineering capability and focus that capability on areas that are relevant to national problems and long-term needs.

Geosciences.—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 earth system dynamics, as well as disruptive processes such as earthquakes and storms.

Mathematical and Physical Sciences.—Research in this activity is directed at increasing understanding of natural laws and phenomena across the astronomical sciences, chemistry, materials sciences, mathematical sciences, and physics. Research support is available in multiple modalities ranging from multi-user facilities and mid-scale instrumentation to individual investigator awards, from sites for undergraduate research experiences to early career faculty development and collaborative and international efforts.

Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences.—This 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 Engineering (OISE).—This activity serves as the focal point of international activities at NSF. In addition to strategic funding and co-funding that targets catalytic partnerships and workforce-building international research opportunities, OISE advances NSF's global science leadership through extensive interactions with U.S. and global counterpart agencies and organizations.

Office of Polar Programs.—This activity supports Arctic and Antarctic research and operational science support and other related activities for United States polar research programs, including the funding to reimburse Federal agencies for logistical and other related activities supported by the United States Antarctic Program.

Integrative Activities.—This activity supports innovative, transdisciplinary team science, advanced research infrastructure, use-inspired research, and emerging national research priorities. Integrative Activities supports jurisdictional and institutional capacity-building programs helping universities expand their research capacity and improve competitiveness in science and engineering research. Additionally, Integrative Activities funding supports activities that expand NSF's capacity to use evidence for decision making. This activity provides support for a federally funded Research and Development Center, the Science and Technology Policy Institute.

Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.—This new activity catalyzes strategic partnerships linking academia, industry, government, nonprofits, civil society, and investors to cultivate twenty-first-century innovation ecosystems, advancing U.S. leadership in critical technologies as well as in addressing national and societal challenges. Working in close collaboration with all of the above activities, this activity advances science and engineering innovation addressing societal challenges, accelerates the translation of fundamental discoveries into breakthrough technologies, and creates education pathways and jobs for a diverse workforce of researchers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs. This activity also includes Small Business Innovation Research, Small Business Technology Transfer, Innovation Corps, Partnerships for Innovation, and Convergence Accelerators.

The United States Arctic Research Commission (USARC) is an independent agency, funded through NSF's appropriations. USARC promotes Arctic research and recommends national Arctic research policies to guide Federal agencies in developing and implementing their research programs in the Arctic region.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0100–0–1–999 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Direct obligations:
11.8 Personnel compensation: Special personal services payments 40 40 45
21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 6 8 14
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 131 134 135
25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 18 15 15
25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 236 230 230
25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 134 140 150
25.5 Research and development contracts 6 6 6
31.0 Equipment 6
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 6,238 6,791 7,545



99.0 Direct obligations 6,815 7,364 8,140
99.0 Reimbursable obligations 89 120 120



99.9 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 6,904 7,484 8,260

Employment Summary


Identification code 049–0100–0–1–999 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 3 3 3

Research and Related Activities

(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0100–4–1–999 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Obligations by program activity:
0014 NSF Proposal from American Jobs Plan 1,200



0799 Total direct obligations 1,200



0900 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts (object class 92.0) 1,200

Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200 Appropriation 6,000
1930 Total budgetary resources available 6,000
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 4,800

Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010 New obligations, unexpired accounts 1,200
3020 Outlays (gross) –1,200

Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090 Budget authority, gross 6,000
Outlays, gross:
4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1,200
4180 Budget authority, net (total) 6,000
4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,200

This activity from the American Jobs Plan includes $50 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF), including funding to create a technology directorate that will collaborate with and build on existing programs across the government. The new directorate will focus on fields like semiconductors and advanced computing, advanced communications technology, advanced energy technologies, and biotechnology.

MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

For 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 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), including authorized travel, $249,000,000, to remain available until expended.

(Science Appropriations Act, 2021.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0551–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Obligations by program activity:
0001 Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction 155 370 249
0401 American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) 60



0900 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 155 430 249

Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 39 129
1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 2



1050 Unobligated balance (total) 41 129
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100 Appropriation 243 241 249
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200 Appropriation 60
1900 Budget authority (total) 243 301 249
1930 Total budgetary resources available 284 430 249
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 129

Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 449 423 612
3010 New obligations, unexpired accounts 155 430 249
3020 Outlays (gross) –179 –241 –362
3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –2



3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 423 612 499
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100 Obligated balance, start of year 449 423 612
3200 Obligated balance, end of year 423 612 499

Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000 Budget authority, gross 243 241 249
Outlays, gross:
4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 14 15
4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 179 223 318



4020 Outlays, gross (total) 179 237 333
Mandatory:
4090 Budget authority, gross 60
Outlays, gross:
4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 4
4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 29



4110 Outlays, gross (total) 4 29
4180 Budget authority, net (total) 243 301 249
4190 Outlays, net (total) 179 241 362

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 of each construction project is measured against an established baseline at regular intervals and at major milestones.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0551–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Direct obligations:
32.0 Land and structures 50 90 90
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 105 340 159



99.9 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 155 430 249

AGENCY OPERATIONS AND AWARD MANAGEMENT

For agency operations and award management necessary in carrying out the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.); services authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; hire of passenger motor vehicles; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States Code; rental of conference rooms in the District of Columbia; and reimbursement of the Department of Homeland Security for security guard services; $468,300,000: Provided, That not to exceed $8,280 is for official reception and representation expenses: Provided further, That contracts may be entered into under this heading in fiscal year 2022 for maintenance and operation of facilities and for other services to be provided during the next fiscal year.

(Science Appropriations Act, 2021.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0180–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Obligations by program activity:
0001 Agency Operations and Award Management 349 384 468
0401 American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) 12



0799 Total direct obligations 349 396 468
0801 Agency Operations and Award Management (Reimbursable) 6 10 10



0900 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 355 406 478

Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 9
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100 Appropriation 338 346 468
1121 Appropriations transferred from other acct [049–0100] 17 29
1121 Appropriations transferred from other acct [049–0106] 3



1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 358 375 468
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200 Appropriation 12
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700 Collected 5 10 10
1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 1



1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 6 10 10
1900 Budget authority (total) 364 397 478
1930 Total budgetary resources available 364 406 478
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 9

Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 74 67 81
3010 New obligations, unexpired accounts 355 406 478
3020 Outlays (gross) –359 –392 –463
3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –3



3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 67 81 96
Uncollected payments:
3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –1 –1 –1
3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1
3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 1



3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –1 –1 –1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100 Obligated balance, start of year 73 66 80
3200 Obligated balance, end of year 66 80 95

Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000 Budget authority, gross 364 385 478
Outlays, gross:
4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 295 318 394
4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 64 64 67



4020 Outlays, gross (total) 359 382 461
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030 Federal sources –6 –10 –10



4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –6 –10 –10
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1
4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 1



4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 358 375 468
4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 353 372 451
Mandatory:
4090 Budget authority, gross 12
Outlays, gross:
4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 10
4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 2



4110 Outlays, gross (total) 10 2
4180 Budget authority, net (total) 358 387 468
4190 Outlays, net (total) 353 382 453

This account funds NSF's scientific, professional, and administrative workforce; the physical and technological infrastructure necessary for a productive, safe, and secure work environment; and the essential business operations critical to NSF's administrative processes.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0180–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent 172 185 208
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 13 15 18
11.5 Other personnel compensation 4 7 7



11.9 Total personnel compensation 189 207 233
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 60 66 79
21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 3 4 9
22.0 Transportation of things 1
23.1 Rental payments 24 24 26
23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 3
24.0 Printing and reproduction 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 41 61 65
25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 18 21 35
25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 8 8 12
26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment 3 2 5



99.0 Direct obligations 349 396 468
99.0 Reimbursable obligations 6 10 10



99.9 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 355 406 478

Employment Summary


Identification code 049–0180–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 1,333 1,372 1,472

OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD

For 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 (42 U.S.C. 1863) and Public Law 86–209 (42 U.S.C. 1880 et seq.), $4,600,000: Provided, That not to exceed $2,500 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses.

(Science Appropriations Act, 2021.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0350–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Obligations by program activity:
0001 Office of the National Science Board 4 5 5

Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100 Appropriation 5 5 5
1930 Total budgetary resources available 5 5 5
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940 Unobligated balance expiring –1

Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 1
3010 New obligations, unexpired accounts 4 5 5
3020 Outlays (gross) –4 –5 –5



3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 1 1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 1 1
3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1 1 1

Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000 Budget authority, gross 5 5 5
Outlays, gross:
4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 3 4 4
4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 1 1



4020 Outlays, gross (total) 4 5 5
4180 Budget authority, net (total) 5 5 5
4190 Outlays, net (total) 4 5 5

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.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0350–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Direct obligations:
11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 2 2 2
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 1 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 2 2



99.9 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 4 5 5

Employment Summary


Identification code 049–0350–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 17 17 17

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General as authorized by the Inspector General Act of 1978, $20,420,000, of which $400,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2023.

(Science Appropriations Act, 2021.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0300–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Obligations by program activity:
0001 Office of Inspector General 17 18 20

Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100 Appropriation 17 18 20
1900 Budget authority (total) 17 18 20
1930 Total budgetary resources available 17 18 20

Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2 3 3
3010 New obligations, unexpired accounts 17 18 20
3020 Outlays (gross) –16 –18 –19



3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 3 3 4
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2 3 3
3200 Obligated balance, end of year 3 3 4

Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000 Budget authority, gross 17 18 20
Outlays, gross:
4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 15 15 16
4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 3 3



4020 Outlays, gross (total) 16 18 19
4180 Budget authority, net (total) 17 18 20
4190 Outlays, net (total) 16 18 19

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).

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0300–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Direct obligations:
11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 10 10 12
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 4 5 5
25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 3 3 3



99.9 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 17 18 20

Employment Summary


Identification code 049–0300–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 68 71 79

EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES

For 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 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), including services as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, authorized travel, and rental of conference rooms in the District of Columbia, $1,287,270,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023.

(Science Appropriations Act, 2021.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0106–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Obligations by program activity:
0001 Education and Human Resources 947 972 1,287



0100 Total Disc obligations 947 972 1,287
0302 S-STEM Scholarships for STEM 80 210 122
0303 ITEST grants for Mathematics, Science, or Engineering enrichment courses 35 71 40



0391 Total Mandatory Obligations (H-1B) 115 281 162
0401 American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) 61



0799 Total direct obligations 1,062 1,314 1,449
0801 Education and Human Resources (Reimbursable) 5 10 10



0900 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 1,067 1,324 1,459

Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 83 128
1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 6 4
1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 12



1050 Unobligated balance (total) 95 128
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100 Appropriation 940 968 1,287
1120 Appropriations transferred to other acct [049–0180] –3
1121 Appropriations transferred from other acct [049–0100] 5



1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 942 968 1,287
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200 Appropriation - American Rescue Plan Act 61
1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 153 157 162
1203 Appropriation (previously unavailable)(special or trust) 10 9 9
1232 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced –9 –9 –9



1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 154 218 162
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700 Collected 2 10 10
1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 3



1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 5 10 10
1900 Budget authority (total) 1,101 1,196 1,459
1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,196 1,324 1,459
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940 Unobligated balance expiring –1
1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 128

Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2,586 2,683 2,835
3010 New obligations, unexpired accounts 1,067 1,324 1,459
3011 Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts 7
3020 Outlays (gross) –950 –1,172 –1,280
3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –12
3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –15



3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 2,683 2,835 3,014
Uncollected payments:
3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –7 –9 –9
3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –3
3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 1



3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –9 –9 –9
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2,579 2,674 2,826
3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2,674 2,826 3,005

Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000 Budget authority, gross 947 978 1,297
Outlays, gross:
4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 36 146 190
4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 788 851 877



4020 Outlays, gross (total) 824 997 1,067
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030 Federal sources –3 –10 –10
4033 Non-Federal sources –7



4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –10 –10 –10
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –3
4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 8



4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 5



4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 942 968 1,287
4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 814 987 1,057
Mandatory:
4090 Budget authority, gross 154 218 162
Outlays, gross:
4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 18 10
4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 126 157 203



4110 Outlays, gross (total) 126 175 213
4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1,096 1,186 1,449
4190 Outlays, net (total) 940 1,162 1,270

The Education and Human Resources (EHR) appropriation funds and manages a comprehensive set of programs that further NSF's goals of ensuring a diverse, globally competitive U.S. science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce, as well as a scientifically literate population. To advance those goals, EHR collaborates with other NSF research units and Federal agencies, and promotes public-private partnerships. EHR supports research on STEM teaching and learning to provide the evidence base for improvements in education at all levels in the STEM disciplines. Supporting development and effective implementation of new learning technologies is also a priority. EHR's pre-K-12 education-research programs, for example, develop and test new instruction materials for students and teachers, which incorporate the latest advances in teaching, learning, and education technologies. STEM teacher-education opportunities occur throughout the full continuum, from pre-service and in-service, through life-long learning. Research programs at the undergraduate level improve curricula, strengthen laboratory courses, enhance faculty effectiveness, and lead education reforms in STEM disciplines. Advanced technological education programs strengthen student preparation for the high-technology workforce. Support of graduate-level STEM education primarily includes fellowships and traineeships to sustain U.S. leadership in global science and technology. All EHR programs aim to broaden participation of groups underrepresented in STEM fields by, for example, improving infrastructure and academic programs at minority-serving institutions. EHR activities also include programs supported by H-1B non-immigrant visa fees, which provide undergraduate and graduate scholarships in STEM disciplines, improve educational opportunities for students, and provide research opportunities for STEM teachers and students.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–0106–0–1–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Direct obligations:
11.8 Personnel compensation: Special personal services payments 6 6 7
21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 3
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 24 24 25
25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 6 6 6
31.0 Equipment 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1,024 1,277 1,408



99.0 Direct obligations 1,062 1,314 1,449
99.0 Reimbursable obligations 5 10 10



99.9 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts 1,067 1,324 1,459

Trust Funds

Donations

Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–8960–0–7–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

0100 Balance, start of year
Receipts:
Current law:
1130 Donations, National Science Foundation 27 40 10



2000 Total: Balances and receipts 27 40 10
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101 Donations –27 –40 –10



5099 Balance, end of year

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 049–8960–0–7–251 2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Obligations by program activity:
0001 Atacama Large Millimeter Array 9
0002 Gemini Telescope 10 24
0003 International Ocean Drilling 11 22
0005 General Trust Fund 16 10



0900 Total new obligations, unexpired accounts (object class 41.0) 21 71 10

Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 25 31
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 27 40 10
1930 Total budgetary resources available 52 71 10
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 31

Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 42 53 68
3010 New obligations, unexpired accounts 21 71 10
3020 Outlays (gross) –10 –56 –37



3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 53 68 41
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100 Obligated balance, start of year 42 53 68
3200 Obligated balance, end of year 53 68 41

Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090 Budget authority, gross 27 40 10
Outlays, gross:
4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 24 6
4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 10 32 31



4110 Outlays, gross (total) 10 56 37
4180 Budget authority, net (total) 27 40 10
4190 Outlays, net (total) 10 56 37

This account consists of contributions from organizations and individuals to fund various cooperative efforts in science, research, and education. 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.

Administrative Provisions

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the National Science Foundation in this Act may be transferred between such appropriations, but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than 10 percent by any such transfers. Any transfer pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section 504 of this Act and shall not be available for obligation except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section.

The Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) shall notify the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate at least 30 days in advance of any planned divestment through transfer, decommissioning, termination, or deconstruction of any NSF-owned facilities or any NSF capital assets (including land, structures, and equipment) valued greater than $2,500,000.

(Science Appropriations Act, 2021.)

General and Administrative Provisions

GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS

(in millions of dollars)


2020 actual 2021 est. 2022 est.

Offsetting receipts from the public:
049–320000 Collections of Receivables from Canceled Accounts 1 1
049–322000 All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts 5 5 5



General Fund Offsetting receipts from the public 5 6 6