FY24 EB ITSI Programs Costa Rica – Statements of Interest
ID: 355423Type: 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/355423

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 programs under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, specifically targeting semiconductor supply chain enhancements in Costa Rica. Applicants are required to submit a concise three-page SOI outlining their program objectives, focusing on either Workforce Development or Policy and Regulatory Reform, before potentially being invited to submit a full proposal based on the merit review of their SOI. This initiative aims to expand and diversify the workforce for semiconductor assembly and improve regulatory environments to foster private sector capabilities, reflecting the critical need for a robust global semiconductor supply chain. Interested parties must submit their SOIs by September 15, 2024, with funding amounts ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and can direct inquiries to EB-ITSI-Grants@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    EB-ITSI-Grants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DFOP0016763
    DFOP0016763.pdf
    The document outlines the funding opportunity titled "FY24 EB ITSI Programs Costa Rica – Statements of Interest" (RFP # DFOP0016763), inviting applications for various projects related to semiconductor manufacturing and information and communication technology (ICT) supply chains. The submission deadline is September 15, 2024. For-profit entities, including foreign companies, can apply, without a requirement for cost-sharing. Each submission can be a maximum of three pages and must follow specific formatting guidelines. Applicants may submit one Statement of Interest (SOI) per category, which includes Workforce Development and Policy and Regulatory Reform. A Grants Review Committee will evaluate submissions, with selected applicants invited to submit full proposals. There are per-SOI budget floor and ceiling limits, and the document stresses the need for coordination with relevant government stakeholders in Costa Rica. Additional considerations address eligibility, the structure of applications, budget guidelines, and collaborative efforts in consortia. The focus on expanding semiconductor assembly and related capacities reflects a key goal of diversifying the global supply chain. The solicitation provides detailed guidelines and deadlines for potential applicants.
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