Northern Border Region Commission

Northern Border Region map showing Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York

Northern Border Regional Commission

A Federal-State partnership for economic and community development within the most distressed counties of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York.

2024 Catalyst Program (SEID & IIJA)

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2024 Forest Economy Program

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2024 Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC)

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2024 Timber for Transit Program (NEW)

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Recent News

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2024-03-18
NBRC J-1 Visa Program Will Expand to Include Specialist Positions for Northern Border States
Specific specialist positions through the J-1 Visa Waiver Program will be reviewed case-by-case, based on need in the region and preliminary approval from the s ...
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2024-02-29
New Grant Management System Set to Launch March 11, Rescheduled by One Week for Smoother Applicant Experience
The rescheduled system deployment date will push back NBRC Program pre-application deadlines by one week to March 22, 2024. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Februar ...
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2024-02-07
Northern Border Regional Commission Announces 2024 Forest Economy Program
The Commission intends to support the forest-based economy and to assist in the forest industry’s evolution to include new technologies and viable busines ...
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