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Effect of a Long-term Continuing Resolution on NSF
Programs
January 12, 2007
Dear Colleagues:
Most Federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), are
operating under a Continuing Resolution (CR) through February 15, 2007. Under
the terms of this current CR, NSF is being funded at the FY 2006 level, roughly
$400 million below the Administration's FY 2007 request.
The outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year remains highly uncertain,
with one possibility being an extension of funding at the current level. While
we are acutely aware of the tight constraints on the available budgetary
resources, NSF is continuing to issue program announcements and solicitations
as previously planned.
It is likely, however, that NSF may be unable to fund a number of activities
planned for this fiscal year. We believe it is important for NSF's grantee
community to be aware of this uncertainty, as a number of activities may be
affected later in the fiscal year.
We will do our best to keep the science, engineering, and education
communities informed of budget developments, and will continue our efforts to
minimize any negative impacts to our nation's scientific capability and
economic competitiveness.
Sincerely,
Arden L. Bement, Jr.
Director
NSF 07- 20
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