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

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). Program Details National Institute of Standards and Technology is a federal agency that offers the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) grant program to support rd grants. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by National Institute of Standards and Technology through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for rd grants should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with National Institute of Standards and Technology or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: From $10M. Applications are due by September 15, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports rd grants. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541715, 541380. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by NIST

Award details

Award range: From $10M. Applications close on September 15, 2026.

Categories

Rd Grants