OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businesses2023-NIST-CHIPS-SMME-01

CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

National Institute of Standards and TechnologyCloses Nov 1, 2026(19 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a CHIPS Act program for building, expanding, or modernizing US commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment — capital projects, not operations. It is for covered entities (nonprofits, private-sector firms, or consortia) that can demonstrate they can substantially finance and construct such a facility. If you are not planning a semiconductor-related facility project, do not bother; the award amount is not published.

Best for
Semiconductor manufacturers building or expanding US facilities, Suppliers of semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment, Consortia of firms and nonprofits with financing capacity for capital projects
Not for
Small businesses without capital projects in the semiconductor supply chain, Organizations with no ability to finance and build a major facility
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing)
85
Strong Match
Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (construction)
78
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
75
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic)
71
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareCurrently accepting applications
67
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Capital projects, Infrastructure, Expansion
Who can apply
For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, State and local governments

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 1, 2026.
Who can apply for this grant?
Covered entities can apply: nonprofits, private-sector firms, or consortia of private-sector, nonprofit, and public entities. Each must show a demonstrated ability to substantially finance, construct, expand, or modernize a facility related to semiconductor fabrication, assembly, testing, advanced packaging, production, or R&D, or the materials and equipment used to make semiconductors.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Eligibility is limited to covered entities — nonprofits, private-sector entities, or consortia — so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC would need to qualify as a private-sector entity with demonstrated ability to finance and build such a facility.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofit entities are explicitly listed as eligible covered entities, including nonprofits participating in mixed consortia.

Summary

CHIPS Act incentives for construction, expansion, or modernization of U.S. commercial facilities for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment. Applicants must be covered entities: nonprofits, private-sector firms, or consortia with demonstrated ability to finance and build such facilities.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Technology
  • Economic development
  • Manufacturing

Program contact

Misty L Roosa Management Analystapply@chips.gov301-975-3007

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