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NASA
For the first time in many years, the budget request for NASA reflects an increase, rather than a cut. R&D programs would receive a 14 percent increase if the President's budget request passes. Commercial Technology Programs within the Science, Aeronautics and Technology unit would receive $135 million, a decrease of $5 million over FY 2000. Academic programs would experience a sharper drop of $38.8 million to a FY 2001 total of $100 million. HIghlights include:
- National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program – $19.1 million (no change)
- NASA EPSCoR – $4.6 million (down $5.4 million)
- Innovative Reform Initiatives – $500,000 (no change) for systemic improvements in math & science education
- NASA SBIR – $100 million (up $2.4 million)
- Technology Transfer Agents, including the National Technology Transfer Center and the TechLink Center at Montana State University – $5.8 million (down $1.5 million)