Federal vs. Non-Federal Award Funding

Federal agency funding accounted for over two-thirds of sponsored awards in FY20. 

Federal Agencies
$473.5 Million

Non-Federal Sources
$156.5 Million

CU Foundation Gifts
$27.9 Million

Sources of funding Federal agencies 72% Gifts 4% International Nonprofits Other Non-Federal 12% Other universities 7% Industry 4% State of Colorado 2%

Research Funding by Federal Agency

NASA 31%