50 USC 3611 – Cryptologic research grant program
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(a) Authorization
The Director of the National Security Agency may make grants to private individuals and institutions for the conduct of cryptologic research. An application for a grant under this section may not be approved unless the Director determines that the award of the grant would be clearly consistent with the national security.
(b) Conduct of program
Terms Used In 50 USC 3611
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
The grant program established by subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 63 of title 31 to the extent that such chapter is consistent with and in accordance with section 3605 of this title.
(c) Authority limited to availability of appropriated funds
The authority of the Director to make grants under this section is effective for any fiscal year only to the extent that appropriated funds are available for such purpose.