Congratulations on your invitation to submit an NBRC program application! The application process is open to prospective grantees who have successfully completed their pre-application requirements and have been invitied to advance to the application round. The following resources and workshops are designed to provide you with the assistance you need when applying for the NBRC's Catalyst, Forest Economy, or Timber for Transit programs. 
 

Application Resources

2025 Application Review & Office Hours (All Programs)

These resources will help you understand the application process and create a competitive submission.
The session covered:

• Timeline for fall funding programs
• How to view your invitation to apply and start the application in NBRC’s Grants Management System (GMS)
• Common pre-application feedback and tips for developing a strong project budget 
• Resources available to help you prepare and submit your application
• A live question-and-answer session

Watch Session Recordings:  September 30 Session | October 1 Session

Session Materials: Presentation Slides | Session Q&A PDF
 

NBRC Application Information Session (All Programs)

This session provides an in-depth presentation of the Program Application details including highlighting pre-application feedback, application information and requirements, scoring, GMS overview and NBRC available resources. Viewers will leave with the information needed to prepare and submit applications for Forest Economy, Timber for Transit and Catalyst programs.  

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Application Workshop #1: Budgets, Budgets, Budgets!

In this workshop, NBRC staff covers all budget related pre-application and application requirements, from calculating match to developing a budget narrative to completing the detailed SF424cbw budget, and more!  
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Application Workshop #2: The Technical Proposal – Approach and Methodology, Economic Impacts, Project Readiness, Capacity and Qualifications

This session focuses on the elements of the technical proposal. NBRC staff cover guidance and best practices for each of the narrative questions in the application. We highlight what narrative information gets carried over from the pre-application. At completion, funded projects will be asked to report on the project’s success in meeting the goals and outcomes set at time of application. In this session, we cover how to set realistic yet competitive economic development goals. 
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Application Workshop #3: Application Forms, Files and Checklists

This session covers the required forms and files to be completed for application, and common mistakes to avoid. We’ll make sure you have the resources you need to check all the boxes. 
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