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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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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2025-01-28
NBRC Welcomes Sarah Waring as New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025 Contact: Chris Saunders fedcochair@nbrc.gov (603) 369-3001 Today, the Northern Border Regional Commission is thr ...
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2025-01-23
NBRC Announces Combined $24 Million in Fall 2024 Awards Through Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit Programs
37 new awards will benefit communities throughout the Commission’s member states of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAS ...
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2025-01-13
Notice of Public Meeting
The Northern Border Regional Commission will be holding a meeting and is open to the public.                   & ...
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