PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To support research improving the fundamental understanding of computer and information processing, to enhance the training and education of scientists and engineers who contribute to and exploit that understanding, to enhance the personnel pool for these fields, to provide access to very advanced computing and networking capabilities, and to provide the information intensive knowledge underlying selected national initiatives.

ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- Educational Facilities;
- General Research and Evaluation;
- Nursing Education;
- Resource Development and Support - Sciences;
2. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
- Research - Specialized;

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Federal;
- State;
- Public nonprofit institution/organization;
- Small business;
- Private non-profit institution/organization;

WHO CAN APPLY:
- Federal;
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Small business (less than 500 employees);
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);