$7,176,500,000 for National Science Foundation research
What the document says“acquisition of aircraft; and authorized travel; $7,176,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2027”
The research and related activities account of the National Science Foundation, its main grant account. Not more than $700,000,000 of it stays available until spent for polar research and operations support and for reimbursing other federal agencies that support the United States Antarctic program, and of that, not less than $118,800,000 is for United States Antarctic logistical support.
What the document actually says“acquisition of aircraft; and authorized travel; $7,176,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2027”
Science Foundation research gets $7,176,500,000. The money can be used until September 30, 2027.
The group gives grants to colleges. Up to $700,000,000 of this is for work at the poles. That covers the bases in the far south.
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