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CHIPS for America: Workforce Development Grants, administered by the Department of Commerce through NIST, provides awards of $500,000 to $2 million to support training programs that build the U.S. semiconductor workforce. Funded programs must have demonstrated support from semiconductor industry employers and address critical skills gaps in chip design, manufacturing, and related technical disciplines.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions. At least 10% matching funds are required. The CHIPS R&D Office manages $11 billion in total semiconductor funding to advance U.S. leadership in semiconductor research and manufacturing.
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https://www. nist. gov/chips/chips-rd-funding-opportunities Disclaimer: This website provides general information about the NIST CHIPS Research and Development (R&D) programs.
No information provided on this website replaces, supplements, or supersedes the requirements published in any current or future policy documents or notices of funding opportunity. The CHIPS for America Research and Development Office is responsible for administering $11 billion to advance U.S. leadership in semiconductor research and development (R&D).
September 24, 2025: Broad Agency Announcement NIST is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in the U.S. to be considered for funding by the CHIPS Research and Development Office.
Proposals will grow U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology and pace of commercialization that enables technology dominance in the industries of the future in the areas including advanced microelectronics research and development with a nexus to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technology, Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Commercialization of Innovation, and/or Standards Development.
The number of awards is contingent upon appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious proposals. Project budgets should be at least $10 million but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. White Papers are required and may be submitted at any time via grants.
gov. Applicants considered sufficiently meritorious and contributing to national and economic security will be invited to submit a Pre-negotiation Package. Applications will be accepted and considered on a continuous/rolling basis as they are received.
May 5, 2024: NOFO: CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute Update: On January 3, 2025, CHIPS for America awarded the Semiconductor Research Corporation Manufacturing Consortium Corporation (SRC) $285 million to establish and operate a Manufacturing USA institute headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. Learn more about the award here .
February 28, 2024: NOFO: CHIPS NAPMP Materials and Substrates Research and Development Update: On January 16, 2025, the Department of Commerce (DOC) awarded a total of $300 million for advanced packaging research projects in Georgia, California, and Arizona to accelerate the development of cutting-edge technologies essential to the semiconductor industry.
The recipients are Absolics Inc. in Georgia, Applied Materials Inc. in California, and Arizona State University in Arizona. Read the full press release here . A fact sheet on the CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute NOFO can be found here .
A fact sheet on the CHIPS NAPMP NOFO can be found here . Learn more about the CHIPS Metrology SBIR NOFO here . CHIPS Technology Protection Guidebook (PDF) CHIPS R&D Commercial Viability and Domestic Production (CVDP) Plan Guidebook (PDF) CHIPS R&D Education and Workforce Development (EWD) Plan Guidebook For questions, please email research [at] chips.
gov ( research[at]chips[dot]gov ) . Electronics , Semiconductors , Manufacturing , Materials and Standards Created January 11, 2024, Updated September 24, 2025
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. -based businesses, non-profits, and schools. Requires at least 10% matching funds and evidence of semiconductor employer support for the proposed training program. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500,000 to $2 million per award Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
NIST SBIR Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) is sponsored by Department of Commerce (NIST). Innovation/small business research opportunity from Department of Commerce (NIST): NIST SBIR Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA). This opportunity supports small business innovation and technology development. Visit the agency page for full solicitation details and application instructions.
Compliance with SBIR Program Requirements, Applicant Fraud Awareness Training is sponsored by Department of Commerce (NIST). Innovation/small business research opportunity from Department of Commerce (NIST): Compliance with SBIR Program Requirements, Applicant Fraud Awareness Training. This opportunity supports small business innovation and technology development. Visit the agency page for full solicitation details and application instructions.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.