The Foundations of Data and Visual Analytics (FODAVA) program at the NSF focuses on promoting innovative approaches to information visualization and representative allowing users to easily see existing patterns and to discover new patterns in their data. Particular attention is given to large and potentially dynamic data sets. Algorithms and techniques developed within the program and potentially applicable to a number of areas such as scientific, engineering, commercial, financial, and governmental. The program is operated in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security as it is expected that the tools developed will be applicable to intelligence analysis applications.