NBRC Program Pre-Application Support

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 required pre-application materials for the NBRC's Catalyst, Forest Economy, or Timber for Transit programs.

Due dates for the next round of Spring 2025 funding are:

March 7, 2025: Pre-Application (Required) due by 5:00 pm EST
April 18, 2025: Applications (By invitation only) due by 5:00 pm EST

Additional Resources
Overviews by Program:

Spring 2025 Program Overview 7-Part Series
The pre-recorded series will review the focus areas for the Catalyst Program, Forest Economy Program, and the Timber for Transit Program along with eligibility details, timeline and other information necessary for selecting the program that is right for your project. Additional sessions will be scheduled to cover details for each program, guidance for developing a pre-application, and the opportunity for questions. You can visit the NBRC Events webpage to register for all live sessions or view recorded sessions. If your questions cannot be answered in NBRC program materials or scheduled information sessions, you can reach out to admin@nbrc.gov.

PART 1: Funding Rounds, Timeline & Milestones, Next Steps and Contact Information

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PART 2: Eligibility & Waivers

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PART 3: Funding Policies & Requirements

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PART 4: Local Development Districts

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PART 5: 2025 Catalyst Program

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PART 6: Forest Economy Program

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