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

DOC-NIST offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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Potential award

$10,000,000+

Time remaining

1135 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Eligibility requirementsQuestion 1 of 5
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Does your proposed work directly align with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research?

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Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research

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Nonprofit status

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Geography

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Organization size

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Program area

Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research

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Population served

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Matching funds

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Registrations

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Exclusions

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

DOC-NIST offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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What the funder is trying to accomplish

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Strong-fit project signals

Projects should demonstrate a direct, substantive connection to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research. This is directional guidance, not an eligibility determination.

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What this grant funds

NIST is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in the U.S., to be considered for funding by the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO).

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Decision economics

Size the opportunity

Use the source facts below to judge whether the likely return justifies the application effort.

Award range
$10,000,000+
Total program funding
Not specified
Expected awards
Not specified
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Research.

Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.

Requirements captured

Other requirements
Eligible applicants are for-profit organizations; non-profit organizations; accredited institutions of higher education; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and Federal entities (e.g., Federal departments and agencies – see Section III.3). Eligible applicants must be a domestic entity. Individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not eligible to receive funding under this BAA. Eligible subawardees include all eligible applicants as well as foreign partners not otherwise prohibited (e.g., foreign adversaries), subject to compliance with specific requirements (see Section VI). CRDO strongly recommends that Federal entities and FFRDCs seeking to respond to this BAA as an applicant first contact the CRDO POC to discuss eligibility; in areas of mutual interest, alternative funding mechanisms may be pursued independent of this BAA.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Subawardees and Unfunded Collaborators
Contact
Misty L Roosa Management Analyst · research@chips.gov · 301-975-3007

Official deadline

September 30, 2029

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

05Past behaviorCompare historical awardsHistorical patterns provide context, but do not predict or guarantee future funding decisions.
No licensed historical awards are currently linked to this opportunity.
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Source record

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Verification
verified
Source
grants gov
Last checked
8/22/2026, 8:50:56 AM
Content updated
8/10/2026, 10:24:51 PM
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Automated normalization; not yet expert-reviewed
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Material changes

  1. Updated categories.

  2. Updated amount min, application details, categories, cost share required, description, eligibility, eligibility details, important dates, requirements, source citations.

  3. Updated tracking started.

Verify before applying. Official funder documents control. Derived analysis and preparation dates should not replace the notice.
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Grant.
Is CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is September 30, 2029, with 1135 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/22/2026.

How much funding does CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Grant provide?

CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Grant lists $10,000,000+ per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from September 30, 2029 using the preparation plan above.