# Build Partner Capabilities to Protect Semiconductor and CHIPS Technology

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0016987-build-partner-capabilities-to-protect-semiconductor-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356856

> Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation offered grants of up to $4.0 million (at least $100,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $30.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 17, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0016987 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 17, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $4.0 million |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $30.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.033 |

## Who can apply

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

U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs); public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based institutions of higher education, and U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses.

## What the grant funds

Semiconductors are critical components in a most of today’s electronic devices. Semiconductors are also a critical input for the development of military technologies, WMD and WMD delivery system related technologies, and technologies with potential dual-uses – such as artificial intelligence. Malign actors continue to undermine global business and research norms to increase access to semiconductor technology to gain undue economic and military advantages. Malign actors exploit gaps in the application of due diligence practices, physical security, and cybersecurity to acquire semiconductors and related manufacturing technology, as well as enhance their abilities to indigenously develop semiconductors. A significant number of international government, public and private research organizations, companies, and manufacturing organizations are unaware of dual-use applications of semiconductors and remain vulnerable to theft and loss of semiconductors, related research, data, IP, knowledge and talent that can be leveraged for military end uses.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0016987 still open?

No. It closed on January 17, 2025.

### Who can apply for Build Partner Capabilities to Protect Semiconductor and CHIPS Technology?

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Build Partner Capabilities to Protect Semiconductor and CHIPS Technology?

Closed January 17, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $4.0 million each. About $30.0 million in total across about 5 awards.