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.

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2026 Catalyst Program

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2026 Forest Economy Program

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2026 Timber for Transit Program

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Recent News

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2026-06-11
NBRC Awards $45.4 Million in Support of State Economic Priorities, Forestry Economy, and Mass Timber Projects
CONCORD, N.H. – Today, the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announced $45.4 million in new awards as part of the Commission’s Spring ...
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2026-06-11
Northern Border Regional Commission and HRSA Announce Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Rural Health Care Networks Across Northern Border Region
Applications Due July 10, 2026 The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), in partnership with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy within the Healt ...
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2026-03-25
Announcement: New Reporting Frequency for NBRC Grantees
NBRC has exciting news to share that will reduce the administrative burden for current grantees. In 2026, NBRC will move to requiring the submiss ...
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