CHIPS Incentives Program
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- For-profit organizations
- Private nonprofits
An applicant must be a “covered entity.” 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, production, or research and development of semiconductors, materials used to manufacture semiconductors, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Any required steps for applying for assistance will be announced in the applicable funding solicitation.
Award Procedure
Award processes are identified in the applicable Notices of Funding Opportunity that will be posted on Grants.gov.
Ranges of approval/disapproval may vary. Information will be provided by the CHIPS Program Office.
Program details & compliance
Description
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 through the construction, expansion, and modernization of facilities and equipment in the United States for the fabrication, assembly, testing, advanced packaging, production, or research and development of semiconductors, materials used to manufacture semiconductors, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment. It seeks to assure a sufficient, sustainable, reliable, and secure domestic semiconductor ecosystem, including for national security needs and critical manufacturing industries. It also seeks to strengthen the semiconductor workforce and build strong communities across the United States that participate in the prosperity of the semiconductor industry.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Eligible uses include costs to finance the construction, expansion, or modernization of an eligible facility or equipment for that facility; support site development or modernization for the facility; support workforce development for the facility; and pay reasonable costs related to the operating expenses for the facility.
Required Documentation
Any required credentials and documentation will be announced in the applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity.