How to Secure Millions in CHIPS BAA Semiconductor Funding

The CHIPS for America Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a premier funding vehicle, now open and accepting White Papers on a rolling basis through September 30, 2029. Designed to accelerate U.S. leadership in semiconductors and related technologies, the CHIPS BAA is overseen by the Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO), which is managing an $11B investment to support groundbreaking research and manufacturing initiatives.

What Sets the CHIPS BAA Apart?

• Scale and Impact: Projects funded under this BAA start at $10M, with award amounts commonly exceeding $100M over multi-year performance periods.
• Strategic Partnerships: This BAA allows the government to take equity stakes in participating companies, thereby creating new partnership and investment models.
• Broad Technology Scope: Eligible proposals include innovations in semiconductor manufacturing, quantum technology, silicon photonics, advanced microelectronics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and more.

Application Process: A Two-Step Approach

Step 1: White Paper Submission
Applicants must first submit a succinct, five-page White Paper via grants.gov. White Papers are reviewed for eligibility, completeness, technical merit, and contribution to U.S. economic and national security. Only those demonstrating exceptional promise are invited to proceed.

Step 2: Pre-negotiation Package
Organizations whose White Papers are accepted may be invited to submit a detailed Pre-negotiation Package, including comprehensive technical and cost proposals, as well as other required documentation. This invitation-only step ensures only the highest-potential ideas advance.

Only eligible, responsive applicants will move forward, and feedback from the review process may be provided to support resubmission when relevant.

Conclusions

A compelling White Paper is the key to success. Competing for CHIPS BAA awards requires more than technical excellence—agencies demand complete, standards-driven, and highly persuasive proposals that clearly align with federal objectives and comply with requirements. 

Lohfeld Consulting has supported multiple CHIPS projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars, resulting in major wins for our clients. We offer:

• Full-Spectrum Proposal Support: Our team expertly develops White Papers, Concept Plans, and full applications while ensuring every submission is competitive, compelling, and fully compliant.
• End-to-End Engagement: We guide clients from the earliest alignment with CHIPS requirements to successful post-award performance.

Act Now: Secure a Leadership Position in U.S. Semiconductor Innovation

The CHIPS BAA represents a pivotal opportunity for organizations at the forefront of semiconductor and microelectronics advancement. Whether you’re working in quantum technologies, next-generation manufacturing, or disciplines such as AI or biomanufacturing, this is your moment to compete for transformative federal funding.

Contact our team today to schedule a consultation. Let us help position your organization to access and secure CHIPS funding that will drive U.S. technological leadership for years to come.

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By Dana Katalinas, Vice President, APMP Member, GPA Member

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