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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent Federal agency created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-75). NSF funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. It does this through grants to and cooperative agreements with more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K12 school systems, businesses, NSF receives approximately 30,000 proposals each year for research, education, and training projects, of which approximately 10,000 are funded. The Guide to Programs is a compilation of funding opportunities offered by the National Science Foundation for research and education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. The Guide includes broad, general descriptions of programs and activities for each NSF Directorate, as well as sources for more information.