NBRC Program Pre-Application

NBRC Pre-Application Workshop graphic with New York mountain range landscape

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 Fall 2024 funding are:
September 6, 2024: Pre-Application (Required) due by 5:00 pm EST

Important Pre-Application Workshop Materials

Do you know which NBRC program is best suited for your project? Before submitting a pre-application or attending a workshop, please review the following:

  1.  2024 Program Information Session Overview PDF: gain a better understanding of the NBRC and its partners, eligibility requirements, and an overview of important details for each of our programs.
  2. Watch the Program Overview Information Session webinar (recorded February 2024) available with video or without video.

Additional Resources
Overviews by Program:

Catalyst Program Information Sessions (recorded February 2024): New Hampshire Recording - Slides - Q&A | Vermont Recording- Slides - Q&A | Maine Recording - Slides - Q&A | New York Recording - Slides - Q&A

Forest Economy Program Information Session (recorded February 2024): Watch the Recording | View Slides | Chat Q&A

Timber for Transit Program Information Session (recorded February 2024): Watch the Recording | View Slides | Chat Q&A

Fall 2024 Pre-Application Workshop Series

The Pre-Application Workshop Series and is designed to support interested applicants in preparing to submit a pre-application for NBRC funding programs. 


Pre-Application Workshop Session 1: Develop and Strengthen Your Project Concept    
Virtual – Open to All Prospective Applicants

Pre-Requisite: Interested applicants should view the 2024 Program Information Session Overview PDF and Program Overview Information Session webinar to learn about the available funding programs before attending this workshop.  

This session is aimed at new and returning applicants interested in developing a project concept to submit as a pre-application for NBRC funding.  As a result of this session, participants will learn how to strengthen project concepts by connecting to program priorities and funding objectives. NBRC will review common feedback on past unsuccessful pre-applications and applications, share project development best practices and resources, and help applicants prepare for project development meetings with state program mangers or advisory board meetings.  

>>> Watch the Session Recording | View the PowerPoint Slides

Pre-Application Workshop Session 2: Is Your Project Ready for NBRC Investment? 
Virtual – Open to All Prospective Applicants 

Date: Friday August 2, 2024; 10:00-11:30am  

Pre-Requisite: Interested applicants should view the pre-recorded Program Information Session located at the bottom of the Catalyst, Forest Economy, or Timber for Transit Programs pages before attending this workshop.    

This session will focus on the project details that need to be in place to submit a strong pre-application. As a result of this session, participants will have a better understanding of details expected in a pre-application and resources to support the development of a pre-application. NBRC will review key elements of a ready project including examples of a well-developed project scope and timeline, budget narrative and funding sources.  NBRC will share common feedback on past unsuccessful pre-applications and applications. 

>>> Watch the Session Recording | View the PowerPoint Slides