# CHIPS Incentives Program – Commercial Fabrication Facilities

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/2023-nist-chips-cff-01-chips-incentives-program-commercial-fabrication-facilities/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346349

> National Institute of Standards and Technology offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 500 awards. Applications closed on June 18, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 2023-NIST-CHIPS-CFF-01 |
| Agency | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 18, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 500 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.037 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

An applicant must be a “covered entity” to receive CHIPS Incentives. For purposes of this NOFO, a “covered entity” means a nonprofit entity; a private-sector entity; a consortium of private-sector entities; or a consortium of nonprofit, public, and private-sector entities with a demonstrated ability to substantially finance, construct, expand, or modernize a facility relating to fabrication, assembly, testing, advanced packaging, or production of semiconductors.

## What the grant funds

The CHIPS Incentives Program aims to catalyze long-term economically sustainable growth in the domestic semiconductor industry in support of U.S. economic and national security. This is the first Notice of Funding Opportunity under this program. It seeks applications for projects for the construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for the front- and back-end fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors. For more information, additional resources, and instructions on how to apply, please visit chips.gov. Note that all applications must be submitted through the CHIPS Incentives Portal at http://applications.chips.gov. If you have any questions on how to apply, please email apply@chips.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Is 2023-NIST-CHIPS-CFF-01 still open?

No. It closed on June 18, 2024. A newer notice is open: 2023-NIST-CHIPS-SMME-01, closes October 29, 2027 (356 days left).

### Who can apply for CHIPS Incentives Program – Commercial Fabrication Facilities?

National Institute of Standards and Technology accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for CHIPS Incentives Program – Commercial Fabrication Facilities?

Closed June 18, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.