How much Recovery Act funding does NIST receive?
Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, NIST is provided a total of $610 million. Congress directly appropriated $580 million to NIST, and the remaining $30 million is appropriated to other federal agencies with the requirement that they transfer funds to NIST to carry out projects supporting those agencies. 2. Where does the Recovery Act money go? Answer: • $220 million goes to NIST’s Scientific and Technical Research and Services (STRS) appropriation for NIST laboratory research, competitive grants, additional research fellowships, and advanced research and measurement equipment and supplies. These funds will support economic growth and U.S. innovation in areas of national priority in science and technology. • $360 million is allotted to NIST’s Construction of Research Facilities (CRF) appropriation. Half ($180 million) is designated for NIST infrastructure, including construction projects that create new jobs, improve energy and operational efficiency, and spur innovatio
