# CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/2023-nist-chips-smme-01-chips-incentives-program-facilities-for-semiconductor/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350338

> National Institute of Standards and Technology is offering grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications close on October 29, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 2023-NIST-CHIPS-SMME-01 |
| Agency | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | October 29, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| 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 the fabrication, assembly, testing, advanced packaging, production, or research and development of semiconductors, materials used to manufacture semiconductors or semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

## 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 second Notice of Funding Opportunity under this program and seeks applications for projects for the construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment. 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 https://applications.chips.gov. If you have any questions on how to apply, please email apply@chips.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment?

National Institute of Standards and Technology accepts 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 – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment?

Closes October 29, 2027 (363 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.