How do I get CHIPS Act Funding?

Current Opportunities: Workforce Development

AMOUNT: 10-20 awards between $500,000 to $2 million each
DEADLINE: Must submit "Intent Form" by August 11, 2025 5PM EDT
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. Based businesses, non-profits and schools
MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT: At least 10% of project must be funded by the applicant or a third party
EMPLOYER SUPPORT: Must show evidence of semiconductor employer support for proposed training program
APPLICATION PORTAL: Here
DETAILS: The call for proposals is here.

For expert grant writing assistance contact us at equity@chipsact.com

I'm a Fab or Packaging Facility

Register with SAM
File a statement of interest via the application portal
File a pre-application based on these requirements. Also see the application materials tab for templates etc.
Government will advise based on the pre-application whether to pursue a full application
Need help? Contact our expert grant writing team here.

I'm an Upstream Supplier

Currently open to wafer manufacturers, and to suppliers of materials or equipment for which the capital investment exceeds $300MM+.
Register with SAM
File a statement of interest via the application portal
File a pre-application based on these requirements on or after Sept. 1. See the "application materials" tab on this website for templates etc.
For smaller projects (<$300MM) file a 15-page concept plan between Dec. 1 and Feb. 1 consistent with these guidelines
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I'm Fabless

Application details for R&D facilities are starting to be released. In the meantime:
Register with SAM
File a statement of interest via the application portal
Work with local government to line up the required project incentive (e.g., tax break, land concession etc.)
Need help? Contact our expert grant writing team here.

I'm in Wireless Technology

The CHIPS Act makes $1.5 billion available for wireless supply chain innovation
Now accepting applications for up to $420MM for Open Radio Commercialization and Innovation
Application details are available here:
Deadline: July 10, 2024
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I Just Want the Tax Credit

The final rule for the 25% refundable manufacturing is available here.
Property must be used "used directly in the manufacturing operation" to qualify for the credit.
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I Make PCBs or Packaging

In addition to CHIPS Act funding, the President has made funds available under Title III of the Defense Production Act.
Read the press release here and contact us for more information: equity@chipsact.com

I'm an Educational Institution

Businesses submitting grant proposals must partner with educational entities to provide workforce training, so seek corporate partners.
The National Science Foundation gets $200MM to promote growth in the semiconductor workforce
$2 billion is available for a DOD led national network for university-based prototyping, lab-to-fab transition of semiconductor technologies and semiconductor workforce training
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I'm a Startup

Some of the $11 billion in R&D funding will go toward an investment fund. Details on the size and eligibility are yet to be released.
Startups should also look to partner with fabs because as part of their application they must show efforts to invest in R&D
Contact us for more information: equity@chipsact.com

I want to Join a Tech Hub

Both DOD and the Commerce Department have designated certain areas as Tech Hubs
Once designated, these Hubs have the opportunity to compete for funding by submitting project proposals featuring participating businesses, academic institutions etc.
Each Hub has a different focus area (e.g., AI, GaN, quantum etc.). Businesses should contact the Hub most appropriate for them, geographic area usually doesn't matter.
A list of Commerce Dept. Hubs is here. DOD's Microelectronics Commons HUB list is here.
The DOD hub funding opportunities are available here.
The Commerce Hub funding notice is open and available here.

White paper for the $3 billion National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program. The first funding round, focused on substrate materials, will open Q1'24

Text of The CHIPS Act of 2022 as passed by Congress on 7/28/22 and sent to the President for signature

Text of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing appropriations for the CHIPS Act program P.L. 116-283 (See sections 9902 and 9906)

The Commerce Department's National Security Guardrails for CHIPS funding recipients (i.e., rules restricting grantees from doing business with certain foreign countries)