National Science Foundation — Federal Assistance Programs

To promote the progress of the biological sciences and thereby strengthen the Nation's scientific enterprise; to increase scientific knowledge and enhance understanding of major problems confronting…

To support investigator-initiated research and education in all areas of computing, communications, and information science and engineering.

Promote breakthroughs to help ensure future U.S. prosperity, resilience, security, health, and technological leadership.

To strengthen and enhance the national scientific enterprise through the expansion of fundamental knowledge and increased understanding of the integrated Earth system through the support of…

Enhance the competitiveness of the Nation’s research through activities that build capacity for science and engineering and develop critical infrastructure for the nation's STEM enterprise.

To enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership within the global scientific community by strengthening international partnerships to advance scientific discovery and contribute to the security…

To promote the progress of the mathematical and physical sciences and thereby strengthen the Nation's scientific enterprise; to increase the store of scientific knowledge and enhance…

To strengthen and enhance the national scientific enterprise through the expansion of fundamental knowledge and increased understanding of the polar regions. To encourage and support basic…

To contribute to the scientific strength and welfare of the United States through the promotion of fundamental research and workforce training and through the monitoring and…

To provide leadership and ensure the vitality of the Nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education enterprise.

To engage all Americans in accelerating critical and emerging technologies to advance U.S. competitiveness.