The bulk of UCAR's funding is provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation, NSF NCAR's sponsor.
We also partner with other agencies and organizations when such collaborations offer us an opportunity to push the science forward and meet the needs of society. In all, about 95 percent of our funding comes from the federal government.
NSF NCAR is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
By collaborating with a broad range of agencies and groups, we ensure that our expertise is put to work on the most pressing problems. For example, our partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration has made flying safer and more efficient, and our collaboration with the Bureau of Reclamation is improving streamflow forecasts for reservoirs.
The DOD provides the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of the United States.
NOAA works to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts.
NASA explores and conducts scientific research on Earth systems, the solar system, and the universe.
The DOE addresses America's energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
The FAA works to provide the country with the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
The EPA works to protect human health and the environment.