There were 238 active ATE grants in September 2006: 205 project grants and 33 center grants. The number of active grants fluctuates as the funding for some grants end, and the funding of new grants begin.
The federal government appropriated $45.5 million to the ATE program in fiscal year (FY) 2006. The National Science Foundation requested $46.5 million for ATE in FY 2007. Taxpayers have invested nearly $437 million in ATE since the program began in response to Congress’ passage of the Scientific and Advanced Technology Act of 1992.
Over the life of the program more than 730 ATE grants have been awarded; some centers and projects have received more than one ATE grant. The ATE program has also co-funded several other related NSF grants.
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