States the mission of the National Science Foundation (NSF) "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, propserity and welfare; to secure the national defense ..." Presents the NSF vision and the evolution of its mission and purpose. Features NSF in a changing world: the NSF's Strategic Plan, NSF's Goals ... Setting a True Course, and The NSF Vision.

Provides access to information about NSF grants and research; also provides links to information about the NSF itself, including its creation and mission, organization and staff, publications, recent press releases, and methods for communicating with the NSF.