Now Accepting Pre-Applications for Fall 2025 Funding!

Pre-applications are due Friday, August 29 by 5 PM.  To submit your pre-application, please visit NBRC’s Grants Management System.

To learn more about NBRC's core programs and the application process, please visit our Pre-Application Support page.
 

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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.

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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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$53.9 Million Awarded in Spring Round Grants, Supporting Economic Development and Transportation Infrastructure Projects
2025-06-23
NBRC Awards $53.9 Million in 2025 Spring Round Grants, Supporting Economic Development and Transportation Infrastructure Projects
69 new awards through the Catalyst and Timber for Transit programs will benefit communities throughout the Commission’s member states of Maine, New Hampsh ...
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2025-06-16
NBRC Welcomes Commissioner Michael Duguay as New Governor’s Alternate for the State of Maine
This week, the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) will welcome Michael Duguay to his first Commission meeting since accepting the role of Commissioner o ...
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2025-06-04
Notice of Public Meeting
The Northern Border Regional Commission will be holding a meeting and is open to the public.                   ...
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