Building the Future: Investing in Discovery and Innovation – NSF Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2018-2022

The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) (Public Law 103-62) and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-352) require Federal agencies to develop strategic plans setting forth longterm goals and objectives as well as examples of specific, near-term performance goals. Guidance on the development of agency strategic plans is included by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in OMB Circular A-11. These plans form part of the federal performance framework. “Building the Future: Investing in Discovery and Innovation” updates and replaces “Investing in Science, Engineering, and Education for the Nation’s Future: NSF Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2014-2018.” It has been prepared by the NSF staff, working with the National Science Board, with input from the science, engineering and education research communities, industry, and others.