Northern Border Region Commission

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

Fostering Vibrant Futures for Rural Communities

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

2025 Catalyst Program (SEID & IIJA)

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2025 Forest Economy Program

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2025 Timber for Transit Program

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2025 Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities

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Recent News

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2025-09-30
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Awards Eight NBRC Communities Through Outdoor Recreation Program
Today the Northern Border Regional Commission is celebrating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement that 25 small and rural communitie ...
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2025-08-12
Notice of Public Meeting
The Northern Border Regional Commission will be holding a meeting and is open to the public.                   ...
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2025-08-12
NBRC Reimbursement Process Change
A change is coming to NBRC's reimbursement process effective Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This change only applies to grantees who have an open award. ...
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