[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[National Science Foundation]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
<h1>NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
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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; $4,230,510,000, to remain available until September 30, 2020, of which not to exceed 500,000,000 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.
Note.—A full-year 2018 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Division D of P.L. 115–56, as amended).
The amounts included for 2018 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0100–0–1–999
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Biological Sciences
742
742
526
0002
Computer and Information Science and Engineering
936
936
663
0003
Engineering
931
931
660
0005
Geosciences
826
826
585
0006
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
1,362
1,362
965
0007
Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
271
271
192
0008
Integrative Activities
420
440
262
0009
Office of International Science and Engineering
49
49
35
0010
Office of Polar Programs
468
468
342
0013
Arctic Research Commission
1
1
1
0799
Total direct obligations
6,006
6,026
4,231
0801
Research and Related Activities (Reimbursable)
66
120
120
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
6,072
6,146
4,351
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
18
33
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
25
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
43
33
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
6,034
5,993
4,231
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [049–0180]
–22
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [049–0551]
–6
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
6,006
5,993
4,231
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
73
120
120
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
–14
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
59
120
120
1900
Budget authority (total)
6,065
6,113
4,351
1930
Total budgetary resources available
6,108
6,146
4,351
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–3
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
33
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
10,101
10,235
10,758
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
6,072
6,146
4,351
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
13
3020
Outlays (gross)
–5,867
–5,623
–5,417
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–25
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–59
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
10,235
10,758
9,692
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–88
–63
–63
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
14
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
11
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–63
–63
–63
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
10,013
10,172
10,695
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
10,172
10,695
9,629
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
6,065
6,113
4,351
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
711
1,319
966
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
5,156
4,304
4,451
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
5,867
5,623
5,417
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–84
–120
–120
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–84
–120
–120
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
14
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
11
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
25
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
6,006
5,993
4,231
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
5,783
5,503
5,297
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
6,006
5,993
4,231
4190
Outlays, net (total)
5,783
5,503
5,297
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 of national importance related to the economy, food, human welfare, and the environment.
Research in this activity promotes scientific progress through support of research that 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, and 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 cyberinfrastructure across the science and engineering research enterprise; promotes understanding
of the principles and uses of society; and contributes to universal, transparent, and affordable participation in a knowledge-based
society.
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 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.—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 emerging cross disciplinary research efforts and major research instrumentation. This activity also
provides support for the Science and Technology Policy Institute. The Established 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
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Direct obligations:
11.8
Personnel compensation: Special personal services payments
31
32
30
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
14
15
12
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
123
120
90
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
9
9
8
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
134
135
110
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
224
225
200
25.5
Research and development contracts
9
10
9
31.0
Equipment
1
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
5,461
5,480
3,772
99.0
Direct obligations
6,006
6,026
4,231
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
66
120
120
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
6,072
6,146
4,351
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0100–0–1–999
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
3
3
3
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, $65,950,000, to remain available until expended.
Note.—A full-year 2018 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Division D of P.L. 115–56, as amended).
The amounts included for 2018 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0551–0–1–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction
223
239
66
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts (object class 41.0)
223
239
66
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
37
31
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
2
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
39
31
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
209
208
66
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [049–0100]
6
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
215
208
66
1900
Budget authority (total)
215
208
66
1930
Total budgetary resources available
254
239
66
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
240
287
340
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
223
239
66
3020
Outlays (gross)
–174
–186
–189
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–2
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
287
340
217
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
240
287
340
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
287
340
217
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
215
208
66
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
12
4
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
174
174
185
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
174
186
189
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
215
208
66
4190
Outlays, net (total)
174
186
189
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; $333,630,000: 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 2019 for maintenance and operation of facilities and for other services to be provided during the next fiscal year.
Note.—A full-year 2018 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Division D of P.L. 115–56, as amended).
The amounts included for 2018 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0180–0–1–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Agency Operations and Award Management
382
329
334
0801
Agency Operations and Award Management (Reimbursable)
4
10
10
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
386
339
344
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
24
1
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
330
328
334
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [049–0100]
22
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [049–0106]
7
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
359
328
334
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
4
10
10
1900
Budget authority (total)
363
338
344
1930
Total budgetary resources available
387
339
344
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
117
111
61
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
386
339
344
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
1
3020
Outlays (gross)
–387
–389
–340
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–6
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
111
61
65
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
117
111
61
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
111
61
65
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
363
338
344
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
269
279
284
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
118
110
56
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
387
389
340
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–4
–10
–10
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–4
–10
–10
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
359
328
334
4190
Outlays, net (total)
383
379
330
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
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
155
158
160
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
12
14
15
11.5
Other personnel compensation
2
2
2
11.9
Total personnel compensation
169
174
177
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
51
52
53
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
6
6
6
23.1
Rental payments
32
28
31
23.2
Rental payments to others
2
1
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
1
2
2
24.0
Printing and reproduction
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
79
44
42
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
11
8
9
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
24
7
9
26.0
Supplies and materials
2
1
1
31.0
Equipment
4
6
3
99.0
Direct obligations
382
329
334
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
4
10
10
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
386
339
344
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0180–0–1–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,309
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.), $4,320,000: Provided, That not to exceed $2,500 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses.
Note.—A full-year 2018 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Division D of P.L. 115–56, as amended).
The amounts included for 2018 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0350–0–1–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Office of the National Science Board
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
New obligations, 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
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 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, unexpired accounts
4
4
4
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0350–0–1–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
18
18
18
Office of inspector general
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General as authorized by the Inspector General Act of 1978, $14,820,000, of which $400,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020.
Note.—A full-year 2018 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Division D of P.L. 115–56, as amended).
The amounts included for 2018 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0300–0–1–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Office of Inspector General (Direct)
15
15
15
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
15
15
15
1930
Total budgetary resources available
15
15
15
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
3
3
3
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
15
15
15
3020
Outlays (gross)
–15
–15
–15
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
3
3
3
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
3
3
3
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
3
3
3
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
15
15
15
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
13
12
12
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
2
3
3
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
15
15
15
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
15
15
15
4190
Outlays, net (total)
15
15
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
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 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, unexpired accounts
15
15
15
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0300–0–1–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
72
72
72
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, $618,770,000, to remain available until September 30, 2020.
Note.—A full-year 2018 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the
budget assumes this account is operating under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Division D of P.L. 115–56, as amended).
The amounts included for 2018 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0106–0–1–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Education and Human Resources
874
882
619
0100
Total Disc obligations
874
882
619
0302
Low income scholarship program
84
182
75
0303
ITEST grants for Mathematics, Science, or Engineering enrichment courses
35
59
25
0391
Total Mandatory Obligations (H-1B)
119
241
100
0799
Total direct obligations
993
1,123
719
0801
Education and Human Resources (Reimbursable)
4
15
15
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
997
1,138
734
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
80
105
1001
Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1
5
8
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
7
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
87
105
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
880
874
619
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [049–0180]
–7
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
873
874
619
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
141
142
100
1203
Appropriation (previously unavailable)
7
10
8
1232
Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced
–10
–8
1260
Appropriations, mandatory (total)
138
144
108
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
1
15
15
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
4
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
5
15
15
1900
Budget authority (total)
1,016
1,033
742
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,103
1,138
742
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–1
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
105
8
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
2,241
2,340
2,269
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
997
1,138
734
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
1
3020
Outlays (gross)
–876
–1,209
–1,116
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–7
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–16
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2,340
2,269
1,887
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–7
–11
–11
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–4
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–11
–11
–11
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
2,234
2,329
2,258
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2,329
2,258
1,876
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
878
889
634
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
43
137
102
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
715
945
835
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
758
1,082
937
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–1
–16
–15
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–1
–16
–15
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–4
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
1
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
–4
1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
873
874
619
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
757
1,066
922
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
138
144
108
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
16
12
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
118
111
167
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
118
127
179
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1,011
1,018
727
4190
Outlays, net (total)
875
1,193
1,101
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
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Direct obligations:
11.8
Personnel compensation: Special personal services payments
4
4
4
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
26
25
20
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
2
2
2
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
960
1,091
692
99.0
Direct obligations
993
1,123
719
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
4
15
15
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
997
1,138
734
Trust Funds
Donations
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–8960–0–7–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
Donations, National Science Foundation
41
35
35
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
41
35
35
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
Donations
–41
–35
–35
5099
Balance, end of year
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–8960–0–7–251
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0002
Gemini Telescope
19
26
11
0003
B&M Gates Foundation
1
2
1
0004
International Ocean Drilling
22
39
22
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts (object class 41.0)
42
67
34
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
24
32
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
9
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
33
32
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
41
35
35
1930
Total budgetary resources available
74
67
35
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
32
1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
37
43
77
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
42
67
34
3020
Outlays (gross)
–27
–33
–45
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–9
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
43
77
66
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
37
43
77
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
43
77
66
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
41
35
35
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
21
21
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
27
12
24
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
27
33
45
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
41
35
35
4190
Outlays, net (total)
27
33
45
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 percent
by any such transfers. Any transfer pursuant to this section 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.
General and Administrative Provisions
GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS
(in millions of dollars)
2017 actual
2018 est.
2019 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