[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[National Science Foundation]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
<h1>NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
</h1>
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; [$6,033,645,000] $6,079,430,000, to remain available until September 30, [2017] 2018, of which not to exceed [$540,000,000] $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, 2016.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0100–0–1–999
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Biological Sciences
736
744
746
0002
Computer and Information Science and Engineering
933
936
939
0003
Engineering
924
916
946
0005
Geosciences
1,320
1,325
1,320
0006
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
1,376
1,355
1,355
0007
Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
276
272
272
0008
Integrative Activities
471
450
451
0009
Office of International Science and Engineering
5
49
49
0013
Arctic Research Commission
1
1
1
0799
Total direct obligations
6,042
6,048
6,079
0801
Research and Related Activities (Reimbursable)
95
120
120
0900
Total new obligations
6,137
6,168
6,199
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
58
12
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
70
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
128
12
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
5,934
6,034
6,079
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
82
122
122
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
9
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
91
122
122
1900
Budget authority (total)
6,025
6,156
6,201
1930
Total budgetary resources available
6,153
6,168
6,201
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–4
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
12
2
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
9,174
9,672
10,162
3010
Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts
6,137
6,168
6,199
3011
Obligations incurred, expired accounts
62
3020
Outlays (gross)
–5,526
–5,678
–5,620
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–70
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–105
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
9,672
10,162
10,741
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–117
–98
–98
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–9
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
28
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–98
–98
–98
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
9,057
9,574
10,064
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
9,574
10,064
10,643
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
6,025
6,156
6,201
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
813
1,329
1,338
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
4,713
4,349
4,282
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
5,526
5,678
5,620
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–109
–122
–122
4033
Non-Federal sources
–1
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–110
–122
–122
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–9
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
28
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
19
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
5,934
6,034
6,079
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
5,416
5,556
5,498
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
5,934
6,034
6,079
4190
Outlays, net (total)
5,416
5,556
5,498
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority
5,934
6,034
6,079
Outlays
5,416
5,556
5,498
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO:
Budget Authority
346
Outlays
69
Total:
Budget Authority
5,934
6,034
6,425
Outlays
5,416
5,556
5,567
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 impact on issues of national importance related to the environment, economy, agriculture, and human
welfare. Research in this activity also promotes scientific progress in biology through support of research across scales,
from molecules, cells, organisms, to ecosystems. This activity's investment portfolio includes projects on understanding the
changing dynamics of the biosphere, research on the fundamental characteristics of biological energy systems, infrastructure
and research resources such as databases, centers, and observatories, and efforts to broaden participation and develop the
next generation of biological researchers.
Computer and Information Science and Engineering.—This activity supports investigator initiated research in all areas of computer and information science and engineering,
helps develop and maintain cutting-edge national computational and information infrastructure for research and education generally,
and contributes to the education and training of the next generation of computer and computational engineers.
Engineering.—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.
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 climate change, as well as disruptive
processes such as earthquakes and storms. Additionally, 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.
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.—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.
Integrative Activities.—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.
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
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Direct obligations:
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
15
15
15
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
121
123
130
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
9
9
9
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
78
78
78
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
273
270
275
25.5
Research and development contracts
6
6
5
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
1
31.0
Equipment
1
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
5,538
5,546
5,566
99.0
Direct obligations
6,042
6,048
6,079
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
95
120
120
99.9
Total new obligations
6,137
6,168
6,199
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0100–0–1–999
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 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
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Biological Sciences
45
0002
Computer and Information Science and Engineering
56
0003
Engineering
56
0005
Geosciences
79
0006
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
82
0007
Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
16
0008
Integrative Activities
9
0009
Office of International Science and Engineering
3
0900
Total new obligations (object class 41.0)
346
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200
Appropriation
346
1930
Total budgetary resources available
346
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts
346
3020
Outlays (gross)
–69
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
277
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
277
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
346
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
69
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
346
4190
Outlays, net (total)
69
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, [$200,310,000] $193,120,000, to remain available until expended. (Science Appropriations Act, 2016.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0551–0–1–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction
145
258
193
0900
Total new obligations (object class 41.0)
145
258
193
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
58
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
201
200
193
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
2
1900
Budget authority (total)
203
200
193
1930
Total budgetary resources available
203
258
193
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
58
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
287
174
315
3010
Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts
145
258
193
3020
Outlays (gross)
–258
–117
–155
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
174
315
353
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
287
174
315
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
174
315
353
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
203
200
193
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
12
12
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
258
105
143
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
258
117
155
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033
Non-Federal sources
–2
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
201
200
193
4190
Outlays, net (total)
256
117
155
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.
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; [$330,000,000] $373,020,000: 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 [2016] 2017 for maintenance and operation of facilities and for other services to be provided during the next fiscal year: Provided further, That of the amount provided for costs associated with the acquisition, occupancy, and related costs of new headquarters
space, not more than [$30,770,000] $40,700,000 shall remain available until expended. (Science Appropriations Act, 2016.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0180–0–1–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Agency Operations and Award Management
307
348
373
0801
Agency Operations and Award Management (Reimbursable)
6
10
10
0900
Total new obligations
313
358
383
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
18
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
325
330
373
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)
331
340
383
1930
Total budgetary resources available
331
358
383
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
18
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
83
90
108
3010
Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts
313
358
383
3011
Obligations incurred, expired accounts
6
3020
Outlays (gross)
–305
–340
–403
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–7
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
90
108
88
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–1
–1
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–1
–1
–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
83
89
107
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
89
107
87
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
331
340
383
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
252
281
316
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
53
59
87
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
305
340
403
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–5
–10
–10
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
–1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
325
330
373
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
300
330
393
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
325
330
373
4190
Outlays, net (total)
300
330
393
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
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
142
154
155
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
10
10
10
11.5
Other personnel compensation
2
2
2
11.8
Special personal services payments
1
1
1
11.9
Total personnel compensation
155
167
168
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
45
49
51
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
6
5
5
23.1
Rental payments
34
34
32
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
2
4
5
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
43
47
54
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
12
10
12
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
6
9
11
25.7
Operation and maintenance of equipment
1
2
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
3
4
31.0
Equipment
2
20
29
99.0
Direct obligations
307
348
373
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
6
10
10
99.9
Total new obligations
313
358
383
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0180–0–1–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,285
1,352
1,352
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.), [$4,370,000] $4,380,000: Provided, That not to exceed $2,500 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses. (Science Appropriations Act, 2016.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0350–0–1–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Office of the National Science Board (Direct)
4
4
4
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
4
4
4
1930
Total budgetary resources available
4
4
4
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1
1
1
3010
Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts
4
4
4
3020
Outlays (gross)
–4
–4
–4
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
4
4
4
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
3
3
3
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
1
1
1
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
4
4
4
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4
4
4
4190
Outlays, net (total)
4
4
4
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
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 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
1
1
99.9
Total new obligations
4
4
4
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0350–0–1–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
18
19
19
Office of inspector general
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General as authorized by the Inspector General Act of 1978, [$15,160,000] $15,200,000, of which $400,000 shall remain available until September 30, [2017] 2018. (Science Appropriations Act, 2016.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0300–0–1–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Office of Inspector General (Direct)
15
15
15
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
14
15
15
1930
Total budgetary resources available
15
15
15
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
3
2
3
3010
Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts
15
15
15
3011
Obligations incurred, expired accounts
1
3020
Outlays (gross)
–15
–14
–15
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–2
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2
3
3
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
3
2
3
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2
3
3
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
14
15
15
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
12
12
12
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
3
2
3
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
15
14
15
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
14
15
15
4190
Outlays, net (total)
15
14
15
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
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
9
9
9
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
3
3
3
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
3
3
3
99.9
Total new obligations
15
15
15
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0300–0–1–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
68
75
69
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, [$880,000,000] $898,870,000, to remain available until September 30, [2017] 2018. (Science Appropriations Act, 2016.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0106–0–1–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Education and Human Resources
886
886
899
0100
Total Disc obligations
886
886
899
0302
Low income scholarship program
109
155
75
0303
ITEST grants for Mathematics, Science, or Engineering enrichment courses
30
61
25
0391
Total Mandatory Obligations (H-1B)
139
216
100
0799
Total direct obligations
1,025
1,102
999
0801
Education and Human Resources (Reimbursable)
5
15
15
0900
Total new obligations
1,030
1,117
1,014
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
125
122
1001
Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1
16
6
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
13
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
138
122
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
866
880
899
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
141
100
100
1203
Appropriation (previously unavailable)
10
7
7
1232
Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced
–7
–7
1260
Appropriations, mandatory (total)
144
100
107
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
4
15
15
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
1
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
5
15
15
1900
Budget authority (total)
1,015
995
1,021
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,153
1,117
1,021
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–1
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
122
7
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1,971
2,104
2,329
3010
Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts
1,030
1,117
1,014
3011
Obligations incurred, expired accounts
3
3020
Outlays (gross)
–867
–892
–891
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–13
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–20
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2,104
2,329
2,452
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–6
–5
–5
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
2
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–5
–5
–5
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1,965
2,099
2,324
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2,099
2,324
2,447
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
871
895
914
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
110
138
141
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
686
662
649
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
796
800
790
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–6
–15
–15
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
2
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
866
880
899
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
790
785
775
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
144
100
107
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
11
12
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
71
81
89
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
71
92
101
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1,010
980
1,006
4190
Outlays, net (total)
861
877
876
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority
1,010
980
1,006
Outlays
861
877
876
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO:
Budget Authority
54
Outlays
8
Total:
Budget Authority
1,010
980
1,060
Outlays
861
877
884
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, 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. STEM-education evaluation activities ensure accountability by developing indicators that measure program impact
and informing the education community of best practices and other relevant findings. 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
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Direct obligations:
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
2
2
2
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
20
20
20
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
4
4
4
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
2
2
2
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
997
1,074
971
99.0
Direct obligations
1,025
1,102
999
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
5
15
15
99.9
Total new obligations
1,030
1,117
1,014
Education and Human Resources
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0106–4–1–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0401
Mandatory Programs (Non-H1B)
54
0492
Total Mandatory Obligations (Non-H1B)
54
0900
Total new obligations (object class 41.0)
54
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200
Appropriation
54
1930
Total budgetary resources available
54
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts
54
3020
Outlays (gross)
–8
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
46
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
46
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
54
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
8
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
54
4190
Outlays, net (total)
8
Trust Funds
Donations
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–8960–0–7–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
Donations, National Science Foundation
35
35
35
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
35
35
35
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
Donations
–35
–35
–35
5099
Balance, end of year
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–8960–0–7–251
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Atacama Large Millimeter Array
1
6
1
0002
Gemini Telescope
11
22
11
0003
B&M Gates Foundation
1
5
1
0004
International Ocean Drilling
22
29
22
0005
General Trust Fund
2
0900
Total new obligations (object class 41.0)
35
64
35
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
28
29
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
1
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
29
29
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
35
35
35
1930
Total budgetary resources available
64
64
35
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
29
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
25
36
65
3010
Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts
35
64
35
3020
Outlays (gross)
–23
–35
–46
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–1
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
36
65
54
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
25
36
65
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
36
65
54
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
35
35
35
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
21
21
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
23
14
25
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
23
35
46
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
35
35
35
4190
Outlays, net (total)
23
35
46
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 telescopes, and the NSF ocean discovery 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.
Administrative Provision
Administrative provision
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] 15 percent by any such transfers. Any transfer pursuant to this section shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section
505 of this Act and shall not be available for obligation except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section. (Science Appropriations Act, 2016.)
General and Administrative Provisions
GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS
(in millions of dollars)
2015 actual
2016 est.
2017 est.
Offsetting receipts from the public:
049–320000
Collections of Receivables from Canceled Accounts
1
1
1
049–322000
All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts
2
2
2
General Fund Offsetting receipts from the public
3
3
3