# Microchip receives $72M CHIPS grant for Gresham, Oregon expansion

The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded $72 million in direct funding to Microchip Technology for its Gresham, Oregon facility expansion. The project is expected to double manufacturing capacity and create an estimated 600 new jobs in Oregon.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-01-04
- Where: Gresham, Oregon, United States
- Value: $72.0M
- Jobs: 600
- Status: announced
- Products: semiconductor chips
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Microchip Technology](https://endata.com/companies/23471.md)

## Sources

- [wyden.senate.gov](https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-merkley-announce-72-million-federal-investment-for-expansion-of-microchips-gresham-facility), 2024-01-04: "As part of its Gresham expansion, Microchip is doubling its capacity to manufacture the chips that power cars, defense technology and other crucial products – and will result in an estimated 600 total new Oregon jobs."

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