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[[underlined]] Science Resource Growth [[/underlined]]

Overall, Science resources may approach $79,000,000 in FY 1986 from FY 1980 levels of about $58,000,000. Scientific research grants and contracts are expected to increase from about $12,500,000 in FY 1980 to about $16,400,000 in FY 1986. Restricted and unrestricted support of Science activities are expected to increase moderately from FY 1980 levels. The balance of funding will be sought through the appropriations process, principally for operations and programs of the Natural History Museum (for operating resources associated with the Museum Support Center; and for research, education, and exhibit activities), the Tropical Research Institute (covering expenses related to implementing the Panama Canal Treaty and strengthening the education and research programs), the Astrophysical Observatory (including requirements for strengthening of operations at Mt. Hopkins), the Chesapeake Bay Center (for watershed and other research), and the Zoo (for operations and staffing associated with new facilities at Rock Creek and the Conservation Center).