The Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF), of which NSC Alliance is a member, has written to appropriators urging them to provide at least $9.9 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in fiscal year (FY) 2026.
“Funding for NSF lags far behind congressionally authorized levels and the amount needed to truly meet our national competitiveness needs,” the letter reads. “In 2022, Congress reauthorized NSF for 5 years and included a target funding level in FY 2026 of $17.8 billion. We encourage you to prioritize investments in the NSF during the FY 2026 appropriations process.”
The letter also encourages appropriators to “do everything possible to ensure that final FY 2025 appropriations supply the strongest level of funding to the agency and help the agency recover from the historic 8% reduction in FY 2024.”
CNSF is an alliance of over 140 professional organizations, universities, and businesses that advocates for NSF.