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Mathematical Sciences Grants

Program Information

Popular name

MSP

Program Number

12.901

Agency

Department of Defense

Sub-agency

NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY (NSA)

Program objective

1. The NSA grants program seeks to stimulate new and important developments in the field areas of algebra, discrete mathematics, number theory, probability and statistics. 2. The program also seeks to increase the quantity and quality of domestic mathematical talent for the benefit of NSA and the nation. 3. The program seeks to improve mathematical opportunities to hitherto underrepresented groups in the nation.

Program expenditures, by FY (2023 - 2025)

This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.

For more information on each of these data sources, please see the About the data page.

Additional program information

  1. 2013

    1. Stimulated new and important developments in the fields of algebra, number theory, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics.
    2. Increased the quantity and quality of domestic mathematical talent for the benefit of NSA and the nation.
    3. Improved mathematical opportunities to disadvantaged groups within the nation.

  2. 2014

    1. Stimulated new and important developments in the fields of algebra, number theory, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics.
    2. Increased the quantity and quality of domestic mathematical talent for the benefit of NSA and the nation.
    3. Improved mathematical opportunities to disadvantaged groups within the nation.

  3. 2015

    1. Stimulated new and important developments in the fields of algebra, number theory, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics.
    2. Increased the quantity and quality of domestic mathematical talent for the benefit of NSA and the nation.
    3. Improved mathematical opportunities to disadvantaged groups within the nation. 1. Stimulated new and important developments in the fields of algebra, number theory, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics.
    4. Increased the quantity and quality of domestic mathematical talent for the benefit of NSA and the nation.
    5. Improved mathematical opportunities to disadvantaged groups within the nation.

  4. 2016

    1. Stimulate new and important developments in the fields of algebra, number theory, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics.
    2. Increase the quantity and quality of domestic mathematical talent for the benefit of NSA and the nation.
    3. Improve mathematical opportunities to disadvantaged groups within the nation. N/A

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.

An applicant can find out about applying for a grant by consulting www.nsa.gov and search on Math and Sciences Program. A single page of information on the MSP is given out at various mathematical gatherings and is also available upon request from MSPgrants@nsa.gov.

  1. National Security Act of 1959, Sections 13 (a) and 10 (a). Pub. L. 86-36. 50 U.S.C. § 3611.

Program details

Categories & sub-categories

Education
Science and Technology

Program types

Eligible applicants

Eligible beneficiaries

  • American Indian
  • Anyone/general public
  • Asian
  • Black
  • Disabled (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled)
  • Education (13+)
  • Education Professional
  • Federal
  • Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
  • Graduate Student
  • Interstate
  • Intrastate
  • Local
  • Low Income
  • Major Metropolis (over 250,000)
  • Migrant
  • Minority group
  • Moderate Income
  • Native American Organizations
  • Other Non-White
  • Other Urban
  • Other public institution/organization
  • Private nonprofit institution/organization
  • Public nonprofit institution/organization
  • Quasi-public nonprofit organization
  • Rural
  • School
  • Scientist/Researchers
  • Spanish Origin
  • Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)
  • Sponsored organization
  • State
  • Student/Trainee
  • Suburban
  • U.S. Citizen
  • U.S. Territories
  • Women

Additional resources

View this program's awards and recipients at USASpending.gov
View this program's assistance listing at SAM.gov
View this program's available grant opportunities at Grants.gov
View this program's single audits at FAC.gov