FY24 EB ITSI Programs Mexico – Statements of Interest
ID: 355376Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (DOS-EB)

Award Range

$500K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355376

Additional Information

https://www.state.gov/the-u-s-department-of-state-international-technology-security-and-innovation-fund/
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs of the U.S. Department of State is inviting organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for the FY24 International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, specifically targeting the semiconductor sector in Mexico. This initiative, established under the CHIPS Act of 2022, aims to enhance international semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and improve supply chain security through projects focused on Workforce Development, Policy and Regulatory Reform, and Supply Chain Development. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit entities, with funding amounts ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 for projects lasting up to 36 months. Interested parties must submit their SOIs by September 15, 2024, and can direct inquiries to the EB ITSI Program Team at EB-ITSI-Grants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    EB-ITSI-Grants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DFOP0016767
    DFOP0016767.pdf
    The document outlines the funding opportunity titled "FY24 EB ITSI Programs Mexico – Statements of Interest" (Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0016767), aimed at supporting projects in various categories related to semiconductor and information and communication technology (ICT) supply chains. Applications are due by September 15, 2024, and can be submitted via email. Eligible applicants include for-profit entities, including semiconductor companies, and participants may form consortia or joint ventures. Cost sharing is not mandatory, and the submission guidelines require a succinct statement of interest, limited to three pages, in a single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font. A budget summary is necessary, detailing direct and indirect costs but a specific template is not provided. Each proposal must focus on one category, with a limit of one SOI per category per organization. The document clarifies that there are no requirements for a U.S. counterpart in the target country, and both U.S. and foreign organizations can apply. The awards will be contingent upon panel recommendations and funding availability. This process reflects the U.S. government's strategic interest in expanding international semiconductor capabilities and diversifying supply chains.
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