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ActiveU.S. Department of Commerce (CHIPS for America) · 2026

CHIPS Act: Upstream Supplier Funding Opportunity (for wafer manufacturers, and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+)

Q: Who can apply for CHIPS Act: Upstream Supplier Funding Opportunity (for wafer manufacturers, and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -based businesses, currently open to wafer manufacturers and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300 million or smaller projects (<$300 million). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Q: How do I apply for CHIPS Act: Upstream Supplier Funding Opportunity (for wafer manufacturers, and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

Quick Facts

Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce (CHIPS for America)
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: U. S. -based businesses, currently open to wafer manufacturers and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300 million or smaller projects (<$300 million).

About This Grant

CHIPS Act: Upstream Supplier Funding Opportunity (for wafer manufacturers, and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Commerce (CHIPS for America). The CHIPS Act makes $53 billion available for semiconductor manufacturing and R&D.

This opportunity is for upstream suppliers, including wafer manufacturers and suppliers of materials or equipment with significant capital investment, to increase domestic production capacity.

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Official Opportunity Details

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How do I ge t CHIPS Act Funding? The CHIPS Act makes $53 billion available for semiconductor manufacturing and R&D, plus a 25% refundable tax credit for qualified CapEx.

See below to discover where your business fits in Current Opportunities: Workforce Development Workforce Development Grants AMOUNT : 10-20 awards between $500,000 to $2 million each DEADLINE : Must submit "Intent Form" by August 11, 2025 5PM EDT ELIGIBILITY : U.S. Based businesses, non-profits and schools MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT : At least 10% of project must be funded by the applicant or a third party EMPLOYER SUPPORT : Must show evidence of semiconductor employer support for proposed training program APPLICATION PORTAL : Here DETAILS : The call for proposals is here .

For expert grant writing assistance contact us at equity@chipsact. com I'm a Fab or Packaging Facility File a statement of interest via the application portal File a pre-application based on these requirements. Also see the application materials tab for templates etc. Government will advise based on the pre-application whether to pursue a full application Need help?

Contact our expert grant writing team here . Currently open to wafer manufacturers, and to suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+. File a statement of interest via the application portal File a pre-application based on these requirements on or after Sept.

1. See the "application materials" tab on this website for templates etc. For smaller projects (<$300MM) file a 15-page concept plan between Dec. 1 and Feb.

1 consistent with these guidelines Need help? Contact our expert grant writing team here Application details for R&D facilities are starting to be released. In the meantime: File a statement of interest via the application portal Work with local government to line up the required project incentive (e.g., tax break, land concession etc.) Need help?

Contact our expert grant writing team here . I'm in Wireless Technology The CHIPS Act makes $1. 5 billion available for wireless supply chain innovation Now accepting applications for up to $420MM for Open Radio Commercialization and Innovation Application details are available here : Contact us for more information: equity@chipsact.

com I Just Want the Tax Credit The final rule for the 25% refundable manufacturing is available here . Property must be used "used directly in the manufacturing operation" to qualify for the credit. Contact us for more information: equity@chipsact.

com In addition to CHIPS Act funding, the President has made funds available under Title III of the Defense Production Act. Read the press release here and contact us for more information: equity@chipsact. com I'm an Educational Institution Businesses submitting grant proposals must partner with educational entities to provide workforce training, so seek corporate partners.

The National Science Foundation gets $200MM to promote growth in the semiconductor workforce $2 billion is available for a DOD led national network for university-based prototyping, lab-to-fab transition of semiconductor technologies and semiconductor workforce training Contact us for more information: equity@chipsact. com Some of the $11 billion in R&D funding will go toward an investment fund.

Details on the size and eligibility are yet to be released. Startups should also look to partner with fabs because as part of their application they must show efforts to invest in R&D Contact us for more information: equity@chipsact.

com I want to Join a Tech Hub Both DOD and the Commerce Department have designated certain areas as Tech Hubs Once designated, these Hubs have the opportunity to compete for funding by submitting project proposals featuring participating businesses, academic institutions etc. Each Hub has a different focus area (e.g., AI, GaN, quantum etc.).

Businesses should contact the Hub most appropriate for them, geographic area usually doesn't matter. A list of Commerce Dept. Hubs is here .

DOD's Microelectronics Commons HUB list is here . The Commerce Hub funding notice is open and available here . White paper for the $3 billion National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program.

The first funding round, focused on substrate materials, will open Q1'24 Text of The CHIPS Act of 2022 as passed by Congress on 7/28/22 and sent to the President for signature Text of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing appropriations for the CHIPS Act program P. L.

116-283 (See sections 9902 and 9906) The Commerce Department's Natio nal Security Gua rdrails for CHIPS funding recipients (i.e., rules restricting grantees from doing business with certain foreign countries) The Commerce Department's Vision for the National Semiconductor Technology Center and summary fact sheet Email: equity@chipsact. com

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. -based businesses, currently open to wafer manufacturers and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300 million or smaller projects (<$300 million).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for CHIPS Act: Upstream Supplier Funding Opportunity (for wafer manufacturers, and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -based businesses, currently open to wafer manufacturers and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300 million or smaller projects (<$300 million). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds CHIPS Act: Upstream Supplier Funding Opportunity (for wafer manufacturers, and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+)?

CHIPS Act: Upstream Supplier Funding Opportunity (for wafer manufacturers, and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+) is funded by U.S. Department of Commerce (CHIPS for America). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for CHIPS Act: Upstream Supplier Funding Opportunity (for wafer manufacturers, and suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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