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[Promote discovery in science & engineering]
Promote discovery in science & engineering
With investments that expand the frontiers of knowledge and technology.
[Accelerate technology & innovation]
Accelerate technology & innovation
Through innovative partnerships that break down barriers between disciplines and organizations.
[Create a STEM workforce]
Create a STEM workforce
By inspiring talent and creating opportunities in science and engineering across the nation.
NSF by the numbers
$9.06B
NSF's Fiscal Year 2024 enacted budget
93%
Percent of budget supporting research, education and related activities
1,900+
Organizations supported by NSF across every state and U.S. territory
350,000+
Researchers, entrepreneurs, students and teachers supported by NSF
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