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CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Funds large microelectronics research, prototyping and commercial-solution projects for the CHIPS programme, with every award starting at eight figures.

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Semiconductor supply chains became a national security question, and the CHIPS Act created a dedicated office inside NIST to fund the research response.

The CHIPS Research and Development Office funds research, prototyping and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in the United States β€” work aimed at strengthening domestic chip design, fabrication and packaging capability.…

Research, prototyping and commercial-solution projects that advance microelectronics technology in the United States, open to for-profit companies, non-profit organisations, accredited institutions of higher education and Federally Funded Research and Development Centres, restricted to domestic entities.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 2025-NIST-CHIPS-CRDO-01Source: www.grants.gov