[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; $6,213,020,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, 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, 2020.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0100–0–1–999
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Biological Sciences
784
811
705
0002
Computer and Information Science and Engineering
985
1,016
1,062
0003
Engineering
991
1,030
910
0005
Geosciences
970
992
836
0006
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
1,491
1,541
1,448
0007
Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
271
281
247
0008
Integrative Activities
547
552
539
0009
Office of International Science and Engineering
49
51
44
0010
Office of Polar Programs
489
480
420
0013
Arctic Research Commission
1
2
2
0799
Total direct obligations
6,578
6,756
6,213
0801
Research and Related Activities (Reimbursable)
96
120
120
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
6,674
6,876
6,333
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
29
19
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
67
1033
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations
2
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
98
19
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
6,520
6,737
6,213
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [049–0106]
–12
1120
Appropriations transferred to other acct [049–0180]
–3
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
6,505
6,737
6,213
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
59
120
120
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
34
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
93
120
120
1900
Budget authority (total)
6,598
6,857
6,333
1930
Total budgetary resources available
6,696
6,876
6,333
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–3
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
19
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
10,859
11,534
12,429
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
6,674
6,876
6,333
3011
Obligations ("upward adjustments"), expired accounts
2
3020
Outlays (gross)
–5,880
–5,981
–6,290
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–67
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–54
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
11,534
12,429
12,472
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–72
–96
–96
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–34
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
10
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–96
–96
–96
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
10,787
11,438
12,333
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
11,438
12,333
12,376
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
6,598
6,857
6,333
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
732
1,467
1,362
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
5,148
4,514
4,928
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
5,880
5,981
6,290
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–69
–120
–120
4033
Non-Federal sources
–2
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–71
–120
–120
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–34
4052
Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts
10
4053
Recoveries of prior year paid obligations, unexpired accounts
2
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
–22
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
6,505
6,737
6,213
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
5,809
5,861
6,170
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
6,505
6,737
6,213
4190
Outlays, net (total)
5,809
5,861
6,170
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, 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 computing and information technology in society; and contributes to universal, transparent,
and affordable participation in a knowledge-based society.
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. 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 (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 emerging cross disciplinary research efforts, as well as major research instrumentation and Mid-scale
research infrastructure. 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
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Direct obligations:
11.8
Personnel compensation: Special personal services payments
37
38
38
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
13
14
14
23.2
Rental payments to others
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
131
135
132
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
10
10
10
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
194
197
197
25.4
Operation and maintenance of facilities
172
172
172
25.5
Research and development contracts
6
6
6
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
6,014
6,184
5,644
99.0
Direct obligations
6,578
6,756
6,213
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
96
120
120
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
6,674
6,876
6,333
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0100–0–1–999
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 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, $229,750,000, to remain available until expended.
(Science Appropriations Act, 2020.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0551–0–1–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction
285
282
230
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
28
39
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
296
243
230
1900
Budget authority (total)
296
243
230
1930
Total budgetary resources available
324
282
230
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
39
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
302
448
530
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
285
282
230
3020
Outlays (gross)
–139
–200
–297
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
448
530
463
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
302
448
530
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
448
530
463
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
296
243
230
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
15
14
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
139
185
283
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
139
200
297
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
296
243
230
4190
Outlays, net (total)
139
200
297
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
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Direct obligations:
32.0
Land and structures
103
98
90
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
182
184
140
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
285
282
230
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; $345,640,000: 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 2021 for maintenance and operation of facilities and for other services to be provided during the next fiscal year.
(Science Appropriations Act, 2020.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0180–0–1–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Agency Operations and Award Management
333
338
346
0801
Agency Operations and Award Management (Reimbursable)
6
10
10
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
339
348
356
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
1
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
330
337
346
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [049–0100]
3
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
333
337
346
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
6
10
10
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
1
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
7
10
10
1900
Budget authority (total)
340
347
356
1930
Total budgetary resources available
340
348
356
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
72
73
66
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
339
348
356
3020
Outlays (gross)
–335
–355
–351
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–3
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
73
66
71
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
71
72
65
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
72
65
70
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
340
347
356
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
273
286
294
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
62
69
57
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
335
355
351
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
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
–1
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
333
337
346
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
329
345
341
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
333
337
346
4190
Outlays, net (total)
329
345
341
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
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1
Full-time permanent
162
168
174
11.3
Other than full-time permanent
13
15
15
11.5
Other personnel compensation
3
3
3
11.9
Total personnel compensation
178
186
192
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
54
57
59
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
6
4
23.1
Rental payments
23
25
26
23.3
Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges
2
2
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
42
41
39
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
9
11
11
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
13
12
10
26.0
Supplies and materials
1
1
1
31.0
Equipment
5
5
2
99.0
Direct obligations
333
338
346
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
6
10
10
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
339
348
356
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0180–0–1–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
1,324
1,357
1,357
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.), $4,210,000: Provided, That not to exceed $2,500 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses.
(Science Appropriations Act, 2020.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0350–0–1–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Office of the National Science Board
4
5
4
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
4
5
4
1930
Total budgetary resources available
4
5
4
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
1
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
4
5
4
3020
Outlays (gross)
–5
–5
–4
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
1
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
4
5
4
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
4
4
3
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
1
1
1
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
5
5
4
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
4
5
4
4190
Outlays, net (total)
5
5
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
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 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
1
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
4
5
4
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0350–0–1–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
17
18
17
Office of inspector general
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General as authorized by the Inspector General Act of 1978, $17,850,000, of which $400,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2022.
(Science Appropriations Act, 2020.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0300–0–1–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Office of Inspector General
16
17
18
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
15
17
18
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
1
1900
Budget authority (total)
16
17
18
1930
Total budgetary resources available
16
17
18
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
2
1
2
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
16
17
18
3020
Outlays (gross)
–17
–16
–18
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
1
2
2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
2
1
2
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
1
2
2
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
16
17
18
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
15
14
15
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
2
2
3
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
17
16
18
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–1
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
15
17
18
4190
Outlays, net (total)
16
16
18
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
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1
Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent
10
10
10
12.1
Civilian personnel benefits
3
4
5
25.2
Other services from non-Federal sources
3
3
3
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
16
17
18
Employment Summary
Identification code 049–0300–0–1–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
1001
Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment
71
71
71
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, $930,930,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022.
(Science Appropriations Act, 2020.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0106–0–1–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Education and Human Resources
935
945
931
0100
Total Disc obligations
935
945
931
0302
Low income scholarship program
115
176
125
0303
ITEST grants for Mathematics, Science, or Engineering enrichment courses
34
59
41
0391
Total Mandatory Obligations (H-1B)
149
235
166
0799
Total direct obligations
1,084
1,180
1,097
0801
Education and Human Resources (Reimbursable)
5
10
10
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,089
1,190
1,107
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
79
82
1001
Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1
14
5
1021
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations
9
1050
Unobligated balance (total)
88
82
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100
Appropriation
910
940
931
1121
Appropriations transferred from other acct [049–0100]
12
1160
Appropriation, discretionary (total)
922
940
931
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
157
157
157
1203
Appropriation (previously unavailable)(special or trust)
10
10
9
1232
Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced
–10
–9
1260
Appropriations, mandatory (total)
157
158
166
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700
Collected
4
10
10
1701
Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources
1
1750
Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)
5
10
10
1900
Budget authority (total)
1,084
1,108
1,107
1930
Total budgetary resources available
1,172
1,190
1,107
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940
Unobligated balance expiring
–1
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
82
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
2,500
2,586
2,692
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
1,089
1,190
1,107
3020
Outlays (gross)
–980
–1,084
–1,166
3040
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired
–9
3041
Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired
–14
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
2,586
2,692
2,633
Uncollected payments:
3060
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1
–11
–7
–7
3070
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired
–1
3071
Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired
5
3090
Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year
–7
–7
–7
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
2,489
2,579
2,685
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
2,579
2,685
2,626
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000
Budget authority, gross
927
950
941
Outlays, gross:
4010
Outlays from new discretionary authority
34
142
140
4011
Outlays from discretionary balances
813
789
851
4020
Outlays, gross (total)
847
931
991
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030
Federal sources
–9
–10
–10
4040
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)
–9
–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
5
4060
Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)
4
4070
Budget authority, net (discretionary)
922
940
931
4080
Outlays, net (discretionary)
838
921
981
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
157
158
166
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
17
18
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
133
136
157
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
133
153
175
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
1,079
1,098
1,097
4190
Outlays, net (total)
971
1,074
1,156
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority
1,079
1,098
1,097
Outlays
971
1,074
1,156
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO:
Budget Authority
39
Outlays
18
Total:
Budget Authority
1,079
1,098
1,136
Outlays
971
1,074
1,174
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
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Direct obligations:
11.8
Personnel compensation: Special personal services payments
6
6
6
21.0
Travel and transportation of persons
1
1
1
25.1
Advisory and assistance services
24
25
24
25.3
Other goods and services from Federal sources
6
25.5
Research and development contracts
1
31.0
Equipment
1
41.0
Grants, subsidies, and contributions
1,045
1,148
1,066
99.0
Direct obligations
1,084
1,180
1,097
99.0
Reimbursable obligations
5
10
10
99.9
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts
1,089
1,190
1,107
Education and Human Resources
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–0106–4–1–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0302
Low income scholarship program
29
0303
ITEST grants for Mathematics, Science, or Engineering enrichment courses
10
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts (object class 41.0)
39
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
39
1930
Total budgetary resources available
39
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
39
3020
Outlays (gross)
–18
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
21
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
21
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
39
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
18
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
39
4190
Outlays, net (total)
18
The Budget proposes authorizing legislation to double the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA) fee
for the H-1B visa program in order to help train American workers and close the skills gap. The proposal would increase the
ACWIA fee to $3,000 per worker for large employers and $1,500 per worker for small employers. The increased revenue would
provide additional funding for Department of Labor (DOL) job training grants to support apprenticeship. Under the proposal,
the allocations for DOL job training grants (50 percent); DOL foreign labor certifications (5 percent); National Science Foundation
(NSF) Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers program (10 percent); and DHS processing costs (5 percent)
would remain the same. The NSF allocation for STEM scholarships would decrease from 30 percent to 15 percent, which would
maintain absolute funding levels under current estimates. The proposal would initiate a new 15 percent allocation for the
Department of Education's Career and Technical Education formula grant.
Trust Funds
Donations
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–8960–0–7–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
0100
Balance, start of year
Receipts:
Current law:
1130
Donations, National Science Foundation
32
40
40
2000
Total: Balances and receipts
32
40
40
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101
Donations
–32
–40
–40
5099
Balance, end of year
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 049–8960–0–7–251
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001
Atacama Large Millimeter Array
11
4
0002
Gemini Telescope
9
31
17
0003
International Ocean Drilling
19
20
18
0004
Boeing
11
0005
General Trust Fund
3
1
0900
Total new obligations, unexpired accounts (object class 41.0)
39
65
40
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000
Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1
32
25
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201
Appropriation (special or trust fund)
32
40
40
1930
Total budgetary resources available
64
65
40
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941
Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year
25
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000
Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1
29
42
58
3010
New obligations, unexpired accounts
39
65
40
3020
Outlays (gross)
–26
–49
–45
3050
Unpaid obligations, end of year
42
58
53
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100
Obligated balance, start of year
29
42
58
3200
Obligated balance, end of year
42
58
53
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090
Budget authority, gross
32
40
40
Outlays, gross:
4100
Outlays from new mandatory authority
24
24
4101
Outlays from mandatory balances
26
25
21
4110
Outlays, gross (total)
26
49
45
4180
Budget authority, net (total)
32
40
40
4190
Outlays, net (total)
26
49
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 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
505 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, 2020.)
General and Administrative Provisions
GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS
(in millions of dollars)
2019 actual
2020 est.
2021 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
5
5
5
General Fund Offsetting receipts from the public
6
6
6