This page highlights the U.S. National Science Foundation's digital resources focused on enhancing transparency, public participation and collaboration.
Table of Contents
Strategy
Digital Strategy
NSF's digital strategy shapes how the agency develops, maintains and improves its digital projects.
NSF Open Government Plan 4.0
This plan is a roadmap for NSF to improve transparency and better integrate public participation and collaboration into the agency's core mission.
Data
Award Abstract Database
Search for NSF awards by title, abstract, names, institutions, programs and other associated information.
Developer Resources
Access NSF's data and resources designed to help developers use this information for new purposes.
NSF by the Numbers
View statistical and funding information for awards, NSF-funded institutions, funding rate, proposals evaluated and obligations by fiscal year.
NSF Public Access Initiative
Learn about NSF's work to ensure open, immediate and equitable access to NSF-funded research.
- Explore peer-reviewed publications and datasets on NSF's Public Access Repository.
- Read NSF's Public Access Plan 2.0.
Open Data
Learn about NSF's data resources for the STEM community and the broader public.
Policy
Accessibility at NSF
Learn how NSF is ensuring its information and communication technologies are accessible to all. You can also use this page to report an accessibility issue.
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act
Learn how NSF complies with the "Freedom of Information Act" (FOIA) and the "Privacy Act" and how to submit a FOIA request.
Information Quality at NSF
View NSF's Information Quality Guidelines and learn how to submit a request for NSF to correct information.
Social Media Policies
Learn how NSF uses social media to enhance opportunities for public engagement.
NSF Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
Learn how to report potential vulnerabilities in NSF's systems.
Privacy Policy
Learn how your information is collected, used and protected when you visit NSF.gov and sign up for NSF email updates.
Reporting
Budget, Performance and Financial Reporting
View NSF's current budget and budget request to Congress, annual performance plans and performance and financial reporting.
NSF and Congress
View NSF's congressional hearings and testimonies and learn about the agency's activities.
NSF Reports on Modernizing NSF Websites and Digital Services
Read NSF's reports on its website and digital service modernization efforts, as required by the "21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act."
Federal resources
Performance.gov
This website provides information all government agency strategic plans, performance and budgets, including NSF.
Data.gov
Access datasets on NSF funding and budget history, research and education community surveys and more.
Contact
Questions or comments about NSF's digital strategy and open government efforts? Contact us at opengov@nsf.gov.