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Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Catalyst Program

General Grant Program Information

The Catalyst Program is designed to stimulate economic growth and inspire partnerships that improve rural economic vitality across the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) four-state region of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. 

The Catalyst Program supports a broad range of economic development initiatives that will modernize and expand water and wastewater systems, revitalize transportation infrastructure, establish workforce development programs and facilities, grow outdoor recreation infrastructure and economies, and construct new childcare and healthcare facilities. 

Opportunity Status:
Open
Posted Date:
Close Date:
Eligible Applicants:
State Governments; Local Governments; Federally Recognized Tribes and Affiliated Groups; Non-profit
Eligible Activities:
Planning; Equipment and Materials; Technical Assistance, Workforce Development, and Training/Education; Climate and Sustainability
Transportation Type:
Air Bike/Ped Bridge Maritime Railway Roadway
Annual Award Amount:
$50 million
Links to Additional Information:
Agency:
Other Federal Agencies / Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)

Eligibility Information

Counties are designated per the categories below:

  1. Distressed: Eligible for 80% funding and require a 20% match
  2. Transitional: Eligible for 50% funding and require a 50% match
  3. Attainment: Ineligible for funding, unless it is determined that a specific municipality within the county is distressed, or the project has a greater effect on distressed and transitional counties surrounding it

Funding Information

NBRC anticipates making up to $50 million in federal funding available to be competitively awarded through the Catalyst Program in 2024. 

Infrastructure projects are eligible for awards of up to $1,000,000, with consideration of awards up to $3,000,000 for projects that demonstrate their ability to meet the eligibility criteria and address priorities identified by NBRC. Non-infrastructure projects are eligible for awards of up to $500,000.

Contact Information

Adrianne Harrison
NBRC Catalyst Program Manager
aharrison@nbrc.gov 
603-369-3001

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