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<div class="nist-block text-long"><p><span>The following questions and answers apply to the CHIPS </span>Manufacturing USA Program Notice of Funding Opportunity<span>. For questions about the NOFO, eligibility requirements, evaluation and award criteria, selection process, and the general characteristics of a competitive application&nbsp;, email </span><span class="spamspan" data-spamspan-class="ck-anchor" data-spamspan-id="mailto:askchips@chips.gov"><span class="u">askchips</span> [at] <span class="d">chips.gov</span><span class="t"> (<span>askchips[at]chips[dot]gov</span>)</span></span><span> &nbsp;with “2024-NIST-CHIPS-MFGUSA-01 Questions” &nbsp;in subject.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Questions are strongly encouraged by June 6, 2024 in order to ensure a timely response prior to the June 20, 2024 concept paper deadline.</span></p><p><span>We will update these FAQs regularly to incorporate answers to new questions we receive.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>For additional guides and materials for CHIPS R&amp;D Funding Opportunities, please </span><a href="/chips/r%2526d-funding-opportunities/guides-and-materials-chips-rd-funding-opportunities" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="4c6b80b5-0706-4462-8de9-4d0d879ef321" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Guides and Materials: CHIPS R&amp;D Funding Opportunities "><span>click here</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p><h3><span>Sections</span></h3><h4><a href="#APP"><span>Application Process</span></a></h4><h4><a href="#FUND"><span>Funding</span></a></h4><h4><a href="#eligible"><span>Eligibility</span></a></h4><h4><a href="#RSTP"><span>Research Security and Technology Protection</span></a></h4><h4><a href="#gen">General</a></h4></div>
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<p>There was a technical error in which "Membership Draft Agreement" was included in both lists. The "Membership Draft Agreement" is excluded from the page limit. This error will be corrected in an amended version of the NOFO.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Applicants or members of institute teams seeking to demonstrate community impact and support, including impacts on a new or existing regional semiconductor industry cluster, can do so in a variety of ways, as relevant to the objectives and funded activities stated in this NOFO. This includes letters of commitment or interest by various entities. See section 1.7.4 in the NOFO for more information.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">CHIPS for America anticipates awarding up to approximately $285 million in federal funding for a single institute award, with a performance period of up to five years.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Construction activities are not an allowable cost with Federal funds under this NOFO. However, costs related to internal modifications of existing buildings that would be necessary to carry out the proposed research tasks may be allowed, at NIST discretion.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW247257988 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW247257988 BCX0"><span lang="EN-US">Yes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW247257988 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW247257988 BCX0"><span lang="EN-US">This program requires cost-share in an amount equal to at least the total amount of Federal funding over the lifetime of the award.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW247257988 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW247257988 BCX0"><span lang="EN-US">Cost-share is that portion of the project costs not borne by the Federal government.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW247257988 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW247257988 BCX0"><span lang="EN-US">See Sections 1.2, 1.8, and 3.2 of the NOFO for definitions, additional information, and expectations regarding voluntary co-investments.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div>
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<p>No. Co-investments are separate commitments made by institute members to advance innovations to higher Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs). Examples of co-investments may include those required to enable the scale-up, commercialization, and transition to domestic production of institute-funded innovations. Co-investment is described further in Section 1.8. MRLs are described further in Section 1.5. &nbsp;</p><p>In general, cost share may include cash, services, contributions or donations of equipment or other property for use in the project, and third-party in-kind contributions, similar to those described at 2 C.F.R. § 200.306. Examples of non-cash contributions include (but are not limited to) equipment, supplies and other expendable property, and the value of goods and services allocable and necessary for the success of the project.</p>
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<p>In-kind donations may be considered a type of cost share. In general, cost share may include cash, services, contributions or donations of equipment or other property for use in the project, and third-party in-kind contributions, similar to those described at 2 C.F.R. § 200.306. Examples of non-cash contributions include (but are not limited to) equipment, supplies and other expendable property, and the value of goods and services allocable and necessary for the success of the project.</p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Eligible applicants for the institute award are non-profit organizations; accredited institutions of higher education; State, local, and Tribal governments; and for-profit organizations that are domestic entities.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163746359 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW163746359 BCX0"><span lang="EN-US">Teams can be composed of an applicant, along with any proposed subrecipients, contractors, and/or unfunded collaborators listed on the application, which may include potential institute members.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163746359 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW163746359 BCX0"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163746359 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW163746359 BCX0"><span lang="EN-US">Effective institutes will likely include expert representatives from for-profit and non-profit organizations (including industry-led consortia), research universities, community colleges, career and technical education schools, Federal laboratories, and State, local, and Tribal governments.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Yes. Organizations executing existing Manufacturing USA institutes, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), consortia, Microelectronics Commons, or other federally supported membership-based program are eligible to apply to this NOFO, with the understanding that the institute must be operationally separate and distinct from other supported efforts.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>Digital twins focused on cybersecurity and building automation are not within scope of the NOFO. Applicants should refer to Section 1.1.3 of the NOFO to assure any proposed activities are consistent with the mission, vision, and the specific objectives listed there.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Applicants under this NOFO must submit a plan to establish a Research Security Program. The </span><a class="media-link-ga " data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="866658f7-da48-4c85-b6c9-2060bc8d90f2" data-file-url="/system/files/documents/2024/03/12/FAQ-CHIPS%20RD%20Research%20Security%20and%20Technology%20Protection-508C2.pdf" href="/document/frequently-asked-questions-chips-rd-research-security-and-technology-protection" title="Frequently Asked Questions: CHIPS R&amp;D Research Security and Technology Protection"><span lang="EN-US">CHIPS R&amp;D Research Security Guidebook</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> offers guidelines for applicants to consider when establishing their research security programs.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">As defined in 42 U.S.C. 18971(b), covered entities include: Historically Black College or Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges or Universities, Minority Serving Institutions, a minority business enterprise (as defined in 15 C.F.R. § 1400.2), or a rural-serving institution of higher education (as defined in 20 U.S.C. § 1161q).</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">A domestic entity is one incorporated within the United States (including U.S. territories) with its principal place of business in the United States (including U.S. territories).&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>Yes. The CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute will join the existing network of seventeen Manufacturing USA institutes designed to increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and promote a robust R&amp;D infrastructure.</p>
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<p>The institute must establish governance structures such as an Executive Councils Governing Council and advisory committees to provide strategic direction and ensure alignment with institute-level targets. The institute governance structure can be executed by an existing eligible entity or a new entity that meets the eligibility requirements and execution timelines.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Yes, the digital twinning of both the designing and manufacturing of ICs is within the scope of this NOFO. For example, Section 1.4.3, operational area 3, includes co-optimizations with design as an example for the program to meet the objectives. Applicants should refer to Section 1.1.3 of the NOFO to assure any proposed activities are consistent with the mission, vision, and the specific objectives of the CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute Competition.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Under Section 2.6, awardees must have a Data Management Plan (DMP) providing for data sharing and preservation for all “research data” (as defined) generated with funding under this NOFO. &nbsp;Distinct from this NOFO requirement, NIST Standard Reference Data for a wide variety of disciplines have been critically evaluated by NIST, and NIST is authorized under 15 USC 290 et seq., to make those available to the public on a cost-recovery basis. More information on Standard Reference Data is available here <a href="https://www.nist.gov/srd">https://www.nist.gov/srd</a></p>
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