Freedom of Information Act

To submit a request for NSF records, email foia@nsf.gov.

To submit a request for NSF Office of Inspector General (OIG) records, email foiaoig@nsf.gov.

Your request should:

1. Be clearly identified as a FOIA request.
2. Clearly describe the records you seek, including information such as the record names, dates and subject areas whenever possible. The more information you provide, the easier it will be to determine if the records exist and result in quicker responses and lower (or no) fees.
3. State your willingness to pay applicable fees. If you wish, you can include a maximum dollar amount you are willing to pay.
4. Include the mailing address to which records should be sent.
5. Optional: If you include your telephone number, we can contact you if there are any questions about the scope of your request, possible fees, or other issues.

Mail a request for NSF records to:

U.S. National Science Foundation
Attn: FOIA Officer
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Mail a request for NSF Office of Inspector General (OIG) records to: 

U.S. National Science Foundation
Office of Inspector General
Attn: FOIA Officer
2415 Eisenhower Avenue 
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Your request should:

1. Be clearly identified as a FOIA request.
2. Clearly describe the records you seek, including information such as the record names, dates and subject areas whenever possible. The more information you provide, the easier it will be to determine if the records exist and result in quicker responses and lower (or no) fees.
3. State your willingness to pay applicable fees. If you wish, you can include a maximum dollar amount you are willing to pay.
4. Include the mailing address to which records should be sent.
5. Optional: If you include your telephone number, we can contact you if there are any questions about the scope of your request, possible fees, or other issues.

Fax a request for NSF or NSF Office of Inspector General (OIG) records to (703) 292-9041.

Clearly label on your request whether you are requesting NSF or OIG records.

Your request should:

1. Be clearly identified as a FOIA request.
2. Clearly describe the records you seek, including information such as the record names, dates and subject areas whenever possible. The more information you provide, the easier it will be to determine if the records exist and result in quicker responses and lower (or no) fees.
3. State your willingness to pay applicable fees. If you wish, you can include a maximum dollar amount you are willing to pay.
4. Include the mailing address to which records should be sent.
5. Optional: If you include your telephone number, we can contact you if there are any questions about the scope of your request, possible fees, or other issues.