The Catalyst Program supports a broad range of economic development initiatives that modernize and expand water and wastewater systems; revitalize transportation infrastructure; establish workforce development programs and facilities; grow outdoor recreation infrastructure and economies; and construct new childcare and healthcare facilities.
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Forest Economy Program (FEP)
The Forest Economy Program supports the forest-based economy and assists in the industry’s evolution to include new technologies and viable business models across the 4-state NBRC region.
Timber for Transit (T4T) Program
The Timber for Transit Program advances the use of domestic forest products in transportation infrastructure projects across Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont to showcase the capabilities of wood in these applications.
Recent News
Today, the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announced $45.4 million in new awards as part of the Commission’s Spring Round competition across its Catalyst, Forest Economy and Timber for Transit programs. The 56 awards will benefit communities throughout the Commission’s member states of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.
The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), in partnership with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Rural Northern Border Region Network Planning (RNBR-NP) Program.
Today, the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (RD) announced $1.8 million in funding for economic development projects in Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. Congress has provided funds to the NBRC since 2019 for this partnership, which advances the strategic objectives of both agencies.