Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program

Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program Program Summary The CHIPS and Science Act is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that — along with other federal investments to spur -based production — will lead to large-scale growth of the semiconductor and advanced industry sectors across the United States. Colorado is a leader in advanced technologies and an integral part of the global semiconductor ecosystem. In fact, Colorado–and particularly the Front Range from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs—is among a handful of places in the with a strong concentration of semiconductor manufacturing and design. A thriving local network of industry leaders and research institutions operate across segments of the value chain and enable clusters of downstream advanced industries in the state, such as cleantech. This ecosystem is primed for growth from within. To support this growth, a core OEDIT strategy is to use this opportunity to spread development of these semiconductor and advanced industry ecosystems outside of their traditional densities in Colorado. As such, the Office has designed a suite of grants, known as the Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program, to include the following: Market Study Grants: OEDIT will provide grant funding for localities through a competitive application process to contract with a consultant to provide a market study. These studies will include a detailed analysis of the existing local gaps relevant to the semiconductor and advanced industries sectors. They will help define the area's competitive positioning, value proposition, and salient opportunities for retention. Implementation Grants : OEDIT will provide grant funding for localities through a competitive application process to develop an asset or fill a gap relevant to the semiconductor and advanced industries ecosystem. Marketing Grants: OEDIT will provide grant funding for localities through a competitive application process to support marketing and promotional activities targeted to semiconductors and advanced industries. Overview Type: Three competitive grants For: tribal governments; regional economic development organizations; or consortia led by one or more of those previously listed within the state of Colorado Amount: Varies by grant Application period: January to March and July to September Special note: The first cycle of the program will include only the Market Study and Marketing Grants and will have an abbreviated application period from April 29, 2024 to May 31, 2024 OEDIT division: Global Business Development Eligibility Eligible applicants include the following within the state of Colorado: Municipal Governments County Governments Tribal Governments Regional Economic Development Organizations Consortia Led by One or More of the Above Organizations As the intent of this program is to spread development of the semiconductor and advanced industry ecosystems beyond their traditional clusters in the state, location will be a prime factor in the determination of awards. Applicants representing areas within Colorado's semiconductor core will not be considered for the Market Study and Implementation Grants, and will score low on the Location/Need criteria during evaluation of the Marketing Grants. To learn more, see the selection process section below. Funding and Cycles The total available funding of the program is $3,750,000. Applicants can apply for the following funding ranges: Market Study: $25,000 - $50,000 Implementation: $100,000 - $500,000 Marketing: $10,000 - $25,000 The application process will run through at least four cycles, covering each half of each year for the next two years: Cycle 1 - Closed Application Window: April 29-May 31, 2024 Award Decision Notification: June 30, 2024 Planned Awards - $375,000 Awarded: $191,415 - 3 Market Study grants, 2 Marketing grants Cycle 2 - Closed

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