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Northern Border Regional Commission Announces Spring 2026 Grant Programs
Funding available for economic development, forest industry, and transportation infrastructure projects across four-state region
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has announced the availability of grant funding for its CATALYST, FOREST ECONOMY, and TIMBER FOR TRANSIT programs in Spring 2026. Interested applicants are invited to submit pre-applications by February 27 for projects that stimulate economic growth, support the forest-based economy, and advance the use of domestic forest products in transportation infrastructure across the four-state NBRC region.
Why it matters
The NBRC grant programs aim to drive economic development and innovation in rural communities within the four-state region, which includes Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, and Maine. By supporting projects that strengthen the forest industry, transportation infrastructure, and regional partnerships, the NBRC grants can have a significant impact on the economic vitality of these underserved areas.
The details
The CATALYST PROGRAM focuses on stimulating economic growth and fostering partnerships to improve rural economic conditions. The FOREST ECONOMY PROGRAM supports the forest industry's evolution by assisting with new technologies and business models. The TIMBER FOR TRANSIT PROGRAM advances the use of domestic forest products in transportation infrastructure projects to showcase the capabilities of wood in these applications. Applicants are encouraged to review the seven-part Program Overview Series on the NBRC's Pre-Application Support page before submitting their pre-applications by the February 27 deadline.
- Pre-applications for the Spring 2026 NBRC grant programs are due by February 27, 2026.
The players
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
A federal-state partnership that serves as a catalyst for sustainable economic development in the northern regions of Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, and Maine.
What’s next
After the pre-application deadline, the NBRC will review submissions and announce the selected projects for Spring 2026 funding.
The takeaway
The NBRC's grant programs provide critical resources to drive economic growth and innovation in rural communities across the four-state region, with a focus on strengthening the forest industry, transportation infrastructure, and regional partnerships.
