State and local governments

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NSF3: State and local government agencies, excluding State or local universities and colleges, agricultural experiment stations, medical schools, and affiliated hospitals. (Federal R&D funds obligated directly to such State and local institutions excluded in this category are included under the "Universities and colleges" category in this report.) R&D activities under the State and local category are performed either by the State or local agencies themselves or by other organizations under grants or contracts from such agencies. Regardless of the ultimate performer, Federal R&D funds directed to State and local governments are reported under this sector and no other. See also Performer and Extramural performer.