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This page outlines how to request U.S. National Science Foundation records in accordance with the "Freedom of Information Act" (FOIA) and the "Privacy Act of 1974."
NSF's policy is to provide the maximum amount of information possible, in accordance with restrictions imposed by FOIA and the "Privacy Act" to anyone who requests information, without unnecessary expense or delay.
On this page
NSF public records
You can access many of NSF's records and information without having to submit a FOIA request.
Funding Search
: View funding publications, including current and archived solicitations, program descriptions, announcements and Dear Colleague Letters.
Award Search
: View award abstracts for all NSF awards made since 1989. Information about older awards may be available; contact the appropriate
NSF directorate
or
NSF's FOIA Officer
for more information.
NSF News
: View recent NSF press releases. If you are looking for historic press releases or text of speeches, contact NSF's Office of Legislative and Public Affairs at
media@nsf.gov
.
NSF by the Numbers
: View information on NSF awards, NSF-funded institutions, funding rates, proposals evaluated and obligations by Fiscal Year.
Online Document System
: View agency reports and policy documents.
FOIA Electronic Reading Room
Access NSF's frequently requested documents under FOIA.
View the documents
Make a FOIA request
FOIA applies only to existing agency records
. It does not require agencies to create records or to answer questions. However, NSF will attempt, in all cases, to provide the information requested. The
NSF FOIA regulations
describe the agency's policies in detail.
Copies of awarded proposals are available upon request.
Personal and proprietary information will be removed from the proposal documents before they are released.
You may be charged a fee.
Fees may include search, review and duplication, depending on the identity of the requestor. You will not be charged if applicable fees are less than $25.
Questions?
You can email
foia@nsf.gov
or call (703) 292-8060.
Submit a FOIA request online:
Submit an NSF FOIA request
Submit an Office of Inspector General FOIA request
Other ways to submit a FOIA request:
You may also submit your request to us via mail, email or fax following the instructions below.
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:
Be clearly identified as a FOIA request.
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.
State your willingness to pay applicable fees. If you wish, you can include a maximum dollar amount you are willing to pay.
Include the mailing address to which records should be sent.
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
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
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
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Your request should:
Be clearly identified as a FOIA request.
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.
State your willingness to pay applicable fees. If you wish, you can include a maximum dollar amount you are willing to pay.
Include the mailing address to which records should be sent.
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:
Be clearly identified as a FOIA request.
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.
State your willingness to pay applicable fees. If you wish, you can include a maximum dollar amount you are willing to pay.
Include the mailing address to which records should be sent.
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.
Make a "Privacy Act" request
If you wish to make a "Privacy Act" request for personal information about yourself,
NSF's privacy regulations
describe the agency's policies in detail. In brief, you will need to provide a description of the records you are requesting and verify your identity. Requests can be made in person (appointment required) or by mail.
In-person "Privacy Act" request
"Privacy Act" requests can be made in person at
NSF headquarters
in Alexandria, Virginia. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to
foia@nsf.gov
. You will be asked for proof of identity during your in-person appointment.
In writing "Privacy Act" request
"Privacy Act" requests submitted in writing must be notarized and then mailed or delivered to NSF. You must download and complete
this form
to provide identity verification. NSF will not accept this form by email.
Requests by mail can be sent to:
U.S. National Science Foundation
Attn: Privacy Act Officer
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
If you have questions, you can call NSF's Privacy Act Officer at (703) 292-8060.
FOIA Electronic Reading Room
NSF's frequently requested information under FOIA and the agency's FOIA logs are included below.
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Albuquerque, Kimberly Michelle
Anderson, Megumi
Balanga, Patricia A.
Batch, Nichelle T.
Bell, Heather M.
Binns, Sharon Lorraine
Blair, Christopher A
Campbell, Majesty N.
Dalton, Ciara D.
Fenzel, Anna Therese
Flowers, Rod
Gonzalez, Cecile J
Goodson, Raquel J
Govertsen, Sonja Jordan
Huertas, Edgar J
Jang, Bela B.
Killens, Natasha K.
Macmillan, Daniel L.
Maxwell, Carletta R
McDavid, Charles A
Melnyk, Anastasiya Y.
Midyette Mann, Madeline S.
Morgan, Manika K
Mulholland, Antionette C
Nguyen, Tien
Patullo, Alexis
Pendley, Sara R.
Robinson, Marielle L.
Roland, Ariel N.
Ukwuani, Chidiomimi B.
Watkins, Andrea M.
Proposal 2315695
Proposal 2315782
Mount Newall Incident
Arctic Research Support and Logistics Services
Antarctic Support Contract (ASC)
Contract Award SF 33 and Sections A through J through Section J Table of Contents 1 redacted
(PDF, 2.46 MB)
Section J Attachment 7 Assignable Subcontracts Leases Charters and Operator Agreement Listing 1 redacted
(PDF, 53.46 KB)
Section J Attachment 1 Award Fee Plan 1 redacted
(PDF, 283.72 KB)
Section J Attachment 2 Performance Work Statement 1 redacted
(PDF, 5.49 MB)
Section J Attachment 8 Surveillance Plan 1
(PDF, 130.35 KB)
Section J Attachment 10 Subcontracting Plan 1 redacted
(PDF, 700 KB)
Section J Attachment 11 Transition In Statement of Work
(PDF, 154.73 KB)
FY26 FOIA logs
Q1 Excel
(XLSX, 41.24 KB)
FY25 FOIA logs
Q1 Excel
(XLSX, 45.54 KB)
Q2 Excel
(XLSX, 40.2 KB)
Q3 Excel
(XLSX, 56.42 KB)
Q4 Excel
(XLSX, 46 KB)
2019 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 42.31 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 341.73 KB)
2018 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 42.89 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 260.63 KB)
2017 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 41.82 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 257.95 KB)
2016 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 43.03 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 960.93 KB)
2015 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 39.61 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 687.89 KB)
2014 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 45.95 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 796.39 KB)
2013 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 52.19 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 753.4 KB)
2012 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 54.22 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 856.23 KB)
2011 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 68.97 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 882.37 KB)
2010 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 53.1 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 295.68 KB)
2009 FOIA log
Excel
(XLSX, 39.44 KB)
|
PDF
(PDF, 222.09 KB)
FOIA reports
NSF's required FOIA reports can be found below.
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2026
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2025
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2024
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2023
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2022
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2021
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2020
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2019
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2018
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2017
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2016
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2015
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2014
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2013
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2012
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2011
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2010
Chief FOIA Officer Report: 2009
RESOLVING FEDERAL FOIA DISPUTES
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2025
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2024
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2023
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2022
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2021
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2020
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2019
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2018
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2017
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2016
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2015
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2014
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2013
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2012
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2011
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2010
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2009
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2008
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2007
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2006
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2005
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2004
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2003
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2002
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2001
NSF FOIA Report: FY 2000
NSF FOIA Report: FY 1999
NSF FOIA Report: FY 1998
FY 2021
(PDF, 497KB)
FY 2020
(PDF, 1.2MB)
FY 2019
(PDF, 518KB)
You can also find these reports at
FOIA.gov: Freedom of Information Act: Create a Quarterly Report
.
2025
NSF-2025-Q1
(PDF, 236.31 KB)
NSF-2025-Q2 (PDF, 133.82 KB)
NSF-2025-Q3 (PDF, 133.01 KB)
NSF-2025-Q4 (PDF, 133.02 KB)
2024
NSF-2024-Q1
(PDF, 197.72 KB)
NSF-2024-Q2
(PDF, 197.62 KB)
NSF-2024-Q3
(PDF, 241.95 KB)
NSF-2024-Q4
(PDF, 270.38 KB)
2023
NSF-2023-Q1
(PDF, 155.91 KB)
NSF-2023-Q2
(PDF, 220.99 KB)
NSF-2023-Q3
(PDF, 211.58 KB)
NSF-2023-Q4
(PDF, 271.34 KB)
2022
NSF-2022-Q1
(PDF, 134.5 KB)
NSF-2022-Q2
(PDF, 158.71 KB)
NSF-2022-Q3
(PDF, 159.31 KB)
NSF-2022-Q4
(PDF, 159.09 KB)
2021
NSF-2021-Q1
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.44 KB)
NSF-2021-Q2
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.39 MB)
NSF-2021-Q3
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.45 KB)
NSF-2021-Q4
(PDF, 133.42 KB)
2020
NSF-2020-Q1 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.44 KB)
NSF-2020-Q2 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.39 MB)
NSF-2020-Q3 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.39 MB)
NSF-2020-Q4 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.39 MB)
2019
NSF-2019-Q1 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.42 KB)
NSF-2019-Q2 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.41 KB)
NSF-2019-Q3 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.43 KB)
NSF-2019-Q4 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.42 KB)
2018
NSF-2018-Q1 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.41 KB)
NSF-2018-Q2 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.41 KB)
NSF-2018-Q3 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.41 KB)
NSF-2018-Q4 -
ZIP
(ZIP, 1.41 KB)
Chief FOIA Officer
Angel Williams
703-292-8060
FOIA Officer
Spencer Christian
703-292-7711
FOIA Public Liaisons
Angela Nelson
703-292-4289
Additional resources
NSF resources
NSF Public Information Handbook
NSF FOIA Reading Room Certification
(PDF, 17.68 KB)
Federal resources
FOIA Text (5 USC 552)
Privacy Act Text (5 USC 552a)
DOJ Guide to the "Freedom of Information Act"
Overview of the "Privacy Act of 1974"
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