Northern Border Regional Commission

05/12/2026

Smiles all around at the Southern VT Economy Summit today at the Mount Snow Resort in Dover, VT! NBRC Executive Director Sarah Waring had the honor of being this year's keynote speaker, discussing the role that Federal agencies play in supporting economic and community development in rural communities and the importance of having a regional perspective. Plus, our Capacity Coordinator Sarah Lang co-led a fantastic session centered on successfully planning and implementing community projects.

04/10/2026

📣 Spread the word: NBRC is looking for a Program Coordinator!

The Program Coordinator has the primary responsibility of maintaining essential functions related to competitive grant rounds and acting as a support to the Director of Program and Partnerships through the coordination of other partnership programs. The role will work collaboratively with NBRC staff, focused on the deployment of federal funds for all NBRC grant programs, as well as the successful ongoing relationships and transactions with both state and federal agencies.

To learn more and apply, please visit NBRC's website: https://www.nbrc.gov/content/careers

04/03/2026

Out and about in the region: This week we were thrilled to attend opening celebrations for two NBRC-funded projects in Vermont!

In South Burlington, the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport unveiled its North Concourse Replacement Project (Project NexT). A stunning display of mass timber's potential in transportation infrasturcture, this project received funding through NBRC's Timber for Transit Program.

In Randolph, the Orange County Parent Child Center (OCPCC) celebrated the opening of its new Woodlands Campus child care center. NBRC Catalyst Program funds supported the purchase of furniture, playground equipment, classroom supplies, and start-up operation costs for the center's early childhood education program.

Many thanks to all who put their time and dedication into getting these projects across the finish line to the benefit and enjoyment of our communities.

02/20/2026

📣 Spring Round Pre-Application are due Friday, February 27!

Visit NBRC's Pre-Application Support page to watch recorded information sessions and view additional resources like program overviews, pre-application reference templates, and registration and narrative guidance:

Considering applying for a grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission? All NBRC programs require a pre-application through our Grants Management System. Use the following resources to help prepare your pre-application materials for the NBRC's Catalyst, Forest Economy, or Timber for Transit ...

02/06/2026

If you weren't able to attend one of NBRC's Program Information Sessions this week, or would like to revisit the information shared in one, recordings and PDF slides for all four sessions are now available on our website:

Considering applying for a grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission? All NBRC programs require a pre-application through our Grants Management System. Use the following resources to help prepare your pre-application materials for the NBRC's Catalyst, Forest Economy, or Timber for Transit ...

02/03/2026

Interested in applying to one of NBRC's competitive funding programs? Join us online tomorrow for information sessions covering the Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit programs.

These 1-hour information sessions will cover applicant readiness and eligibility, changes for the 2026 year, and details for completing and submitting a pre-application. Sessions will be recorded and available to view on NBRC's website.

To register, and view other pre-recorded webinars, please visit: https://www.nbrc.gov/content/nbrc-program-preapplication

02/02/2026

Now Seeking: Pre-applications for NBRC's Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit programs!

NBRC's Grants Management System (GMS) is open for Spring Round pre-applications today through February 27, 2026 (pre-applications due by 5:00 PM EST). Those interested in submitting a pre-application can learn more about NBRC's core programs, attend program-specific information sessions, and view helpful resources and recorded webinars on NBRC's website.

➡️ NBRC Programs: https://www.nbrc.gov/content/program-areas
➡️ Pre-Application Support & Resources: https://www.nbrc.gov/content/nbrc-program-preapplication
➡️ Attend an Information Session on February 4: https://www.nbrc.gov/content/events

01/26/2026

January 28 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Join the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) for a webinar covering the 2026 Timber for Transit program, which is expected to make up to $14 million available for competitive awards supporting the use of advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure. This session will walk participants through the two funding tracks: Feasibility Awards of up to $1,000,000 for early‑stage planning and assessment activities, and Implementation Awards of up to $5,000,000 for construction and non‑construction projects that advance Timber for Transit priorities.

Attendees will learn what distinguishes feasibility from implementation projects, how to meet the higher‑maximum criteria for awards over $1,000,000, and what NBRC looks for in competitive proposals—including alignment with program priorities, readiness, budget details, and project visibility. Whether you are exploring project concepts or preparing to apply, this webinar will provide clarity on program priorities, expectations, and next steps for the 2026 funding round.

12/22/2025

Today we celebrate four new awards made through a partnership with USDA Rural Development. These new awards support healthcare accessibility, outdoor recreation, small business development, and local food distribution and education throughout NBRC's four state region.

Read the full announcement and list of awardees on our website: https://www.nbrc.gov/articles/178

12/08/2025

The NBRC is thrilled to announce the latest round of funding through its three competitive programs: Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit. This $37.2 million investment in the Northern Border region includes 59 new awards through the Commission's member states of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

On behalf of all of us at the NBRC and our member state partners, congratulations to this latest slate of Fall 2025 awardees! To view a full press release and list of awards, please visit our website:

December 8, 2025 Contact: [email protected] (603) 369-3001 CONCORD, N.H. – Today, the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announced $37.2 million in new awards as part of the Commission’s fall round competition across its Catalyst, Forest Economy, and Timber for Transit programs. The 59 new ...

10/17/2025

Congratulations to the Lake Placid Center for the Arts and their exciting renovation project!

"The renovation will address a myriad of infrastructure challenges that have developed after over 50 years of service to the community. The building’s capacity has been limited by lack of accessibility, crumbling foundations, leaking roofs, and outdated mechanical systems – including heating and cooling – that are critically due for an update. The renewed facility will be fully accessible and welcoming for all, with important structural and technological upgrades that will make for a sustainable community resource that preserves the unique character of the original Arts Center. Besides a new state-of-the-art theatre, the updated building will feature a new art gallery, a dedicated education space, an expanded lobby, revitalized green spaces and improved traffic flow for the parking lots."

🍁The NBRC is proud to be among the funders supporting this work. For a full list of funded projects in New York, please visit: https://www.nbrc.gov/content/new-york

Lake Placid Center for the Arts breaks ground on a $33 million renovation to modernize its 53-year-old theater. The project includes accessibility upgrades, a new gallery, and expanded education spaces, with reopening planned for July 2027.