About CHIPS for America

CHIPS for America is part of The Biden Administration’s economic plan to invest in America, stimulate private sector investment, create good-paying jobs, make more in the United States, and revitalize communities left behind. CHIPS for America includes:
• the CHIPS Program Office, responsible for manufacturing incentives.
• the CHIPS Research and Development (R&D) Office, responsible for R&D programs.

Both offices are within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the Department of Commerce. NIST says it “promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. NIST is uniquely positioned to successfully administer the CHIPS for America program because of the bureau’s strong relationships with U.S. industries, its deep understanding of the semiconductor ecosystem, and its reputation as fair and trusted.”

CHIPS R&D released the first funding opportunity for the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) in February 2024. That funding opportunity requested applications for R&D activities that will establish and accelerate domestic capacity for advanced packaging substrates and substrate materials, a key technology for manufacturing semiconductors.

Applicants submitted more than100 concept papers, representing 28 states On 22 May 2024, the Department of Commerce announced that eight teams were selected to submit full applications for NAPMP funding for materials and substrate materials. Final projects ae hoped to be central in helping to ensure that American innovation drives cutting-edge developments in semiconductor R&D and manufacturing. The CHIPS for America program anticipates awarding approximately $300 million in amounts up to approximately $100 million over up to 5 years per award. Program awards may be leveraged by voluntary co-investment. Full applications for the first NAPMP funding opportunity were due on 3 July 2024.