Nate Dimelfi
Nate Dimelfi serves as a Senior Research Analyst for McAllister and Quinn’s Advanced Technology practice. He assists with business development initiatives for prospective clients, writing memos, and fulfills other needs of the Advanced Technology project managers, directors, executives, and clients.
National Institute of Technology Announces Extended Deadline and Major Funding Changes to Semiconductor Materials and Equipment Program
On October 16th, 2025, the CHIPS for America, Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment program page was updated, informing potential eligible applicants of an amendment to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This NOFO seeks applications that address the need for critical semiconductor materials, such as chemicals, gases, and other consumable materials, and specialized physical equipment needed to manufacture semiconductors in the United States.
This amendment re-opens the NOFO and extends the original Concept Paper deadline from February 1st, 2024, to November 1, 2026. The amended NOFO removes the $300M project cap, as well as the cost share requirement. The CHIPS incentive award size under the new NOFO will be determined on the application’s quality and relevancy to the agency and program’s priorities.
Ready to Apply? McAllister and Quinn can Provide Full-service Proposal Support for Your Application
Our team of expert analysts are hard at work assessing all of the changes brought to the Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment program by this amendment. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, need assistance navigating the application process, or are looking for support with developing a quality application package, McAllister & Quinn is here to help. Our team of experts has extensive experience and success in applying for CHIPS Act funding totaling $7+ billion in awards for our clients. Our team can provide strategic guidance and proposal development services to help align your project with this federal funding opportunity, and more.