FY24 EB ITSI Programs Philippines – Statements of Interest
ID: 355424Type: 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/355424

Additional Information

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

    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs is inviting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for the FY24 International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Programs in the Philippines, aimed at enhancing semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging capabilities. This initiative, established under the CHIPS Act of 2022, seeks to expand the workforce and improve regulatory environments to support the semiconductor sector, with a focus on two key areas: Workforce Development and Policy and Regulatory Reform. 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 EB-ITSI-Grants@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    EB-ITSI-Grants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DFOP0016764
    DFOP0016764.pdf
    The FY24 EB ITSI Programs Philippines funding opportunity invites Statements of Interest (SOIs) for projects focusing on semiconductor expansion in partner countries. Applications are due by September 15, 2024, and can be submitted via email. For-profit entities, including semiconductor companies, are eligible, and no cost share is required. Each SOI must be three pages maximum, focusing on specific categories (e.g., Policy and Regulatory Reform) and cannot include hyperlinks or support letters. Budget categories include personnel, travel, and contractual costs. The proposal process involves a Grants Review Committee evaluating SOIs, with successful applicants invited to submit full applications for funding. Partners can be U.S. or foreign for-profit organizations, but foreign government entities are not eligible. Collaboration with the target country’s government is encouraged but not mandatory in the SOI. The anticipated award period begins in January 2025, subject to funding availability and panel recommendations. Applicants must comply with registration requirements on SAM.gov for federal assistance eligibility.
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