Deadline:
August 29, 2025

Northern Border Regional Commission Grant Programs

Northern Border Regional Commission

Northern Border Regional Commission

 

The Northern Border Regional Commission supports economic development in New Hampshire through three federal grant programs: Catalyst, Forest Economy Program, and Timber for Transit

 

Catalyst:

  • Non-infrastructure - Feasibility Studies, Workforce Development, Business Development, Basic Healthcare, Resource Conservation/Tourism/Recreation
  • Infrastructure - Transportation, Basic Public Infrastructure, Telecommunications

 

Forest Economy Program:

  • Non-infrastructure - Community Development, Workforce Development & Training/Retraining, Business Planning & Technical Assistance, Marketing/Communication/Education (when linked to one of the first three priorities)
  • Infrastructure - Transportation, Basic Public Infrastructure, Telecommunications

 

Timber for Transit:

  • Using modern timber products like cross-laminated timber, glue-laminated timber, wood fiber insulation, etc in transportation and transportation adjacent infrastructure.

 

State & local governments, other authorities of the state, 501c nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized Native American tribes are eligible to apply.

 

NBRC accepts pre-applications twice a year in a Spring and Fall round. After pre-application review, eligible projects are invited to submit a full application. We offer grant writing and technical assistance for applicants. For more information, please visit www.nbrc.gov or contact Ian Carmichael, State Program Manager ian.m.carmichael@livefree.nh.gov.”