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Pre-applications and waivers due February 27, 2026 (5:00 PM EST). Full applications due April 17, 2026 (by invitation only). 2026 Spring Round is active.
Catalyst Program is sponsored by Northern Border Regional Commission.
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CATALYST PROGRAM | Northern Border Regional Commission Careers & Contracting Opportunities Economic & Infrastructure Development Local Development District Local Development Districts The Catalyst Program is NBRC’s flagship competitive grant program, formerly known as the State Economic & Infrastructure Development (SEID) program.
Through Catalyst, NBRC invests in state economic development priorities to support a broad range of initiatives that modernize and expand the Northern Border region’s basic infrastructure and revitalizes communities to support and attract the region’s workforce.
2026 Spring Round Key Dates: Pre-applications and Waivers Due: By 5:00 PM EST on February 27, 2026 Full Applications (by invitiation only) Due: by 5:00 PM EST on April 17, 2026 Spring 2026 Pre-Application Support : For helpful resources, including upcoming webinars and a 7-part Program Overview Series.
The Catalyst Program is designed to stimulate economic growth and inspire partnerships that improve rural economic vitality across the four-state NBRC region. NBRC encourages projects that take a creative approach to addressing an economic need or opportunity in the region, alleviate economic distress, and contribute to economic growth.
Successful projects support a broad range of economic development initiatives such as, but not limited to, projects that modernize and expand access to public water and wastewater services, revitalize transportation infrastructure, establish workforce development programs and facilities, grow the outdoor recreation economy, and provide access to new childcare and healthcare facilities.
Catalyst Program Award History View awards that have been made through the NBRC's Catalyst Program in each state: Maine | New Hampshire | New York | Vermont A pre-application is required to apply for the Catalyst Program. Your state’s designated NBRC Program Manager will provide important feedback to consider as you develop your pre-application materials. Follow the process below to engage with your state’s program manager.
Location Eligibility Guidance: Your project must be located within NBRC's service area in order to be eligible for funding. See the full list of counties and communities to check eligibility and project match determination .
Eligible Applicant Guidance: State government (Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont only) Local governments (village, town, city and county) Secondary and career technical centers Other political subdivisions of States (regional planning commissions, authorities of the state) Non-profit entities (see Program Manual for additional details) Indian Tribes (federally recognized Indian tribes, see Program Manual for additional details) For-profit entities, LLCs and other entities that are not a 501(c) are NOT eligible to apply for Catalyst Program funding.
Projects must be consistent with the economic development goals of the region and advance a combination of NBRC and member state priorities. The Catalyst Program will prioritize funding for projects that demonstrate both readiness and projected direct impacts on the region’s economy and communities.
Review your State’s Economic Development Strategy: Maine Economic Development Strategy 2020-2029 New Hampshire Recovery and Expansion Strategy New York Regional Economic Development Councils & relevant plans Vermont 2020 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Vermont Strategic Plan 2018-2023 (FY 2019-FY 2023) Vermont prioritizes those projects listed on the Regional Project Prioritization Lists .
Check to see if your project qualifies as a priority for Vermont. Review NBRC Catalyst Program investment priorities: Projects that directly benefit communities that have been underrepresented in past NBRC investments will be prioritized. The focus is on rural communities with fewer than 5,000 people and underserved communities.
Projects that demonstrate how they meet multiple needs within Catalyst project categories and are designed to create efficiencies will be prioritized. Projects that demonstrate how communities prevent, reduce, withstand, and recover from extreme weather-related disasters. NBRC recommends interested applicants in Maine, New York and Vermont complete the Project Interest Form before meeting with their State Program Manager.
The information in this form allows the program manager to maximize the opportunity for feedback and funding program suggestions during project development meetings. This form is not required. Maine: Send your Project Interest Form to BizAwards.
DECD@maine. gov . New Hampshire : Questions about the technical assistance website can be directed to New Hampshire State Program Manager, Ian Carmichael .
New York: Send your Project Interest Form to New York’s NBRC Program Manager, Kyle Wilber . Vermont: Send your project interest form to Vermont’s NBRC Program Manager, Kristie Farnham .
2026 Catalyst Program Overview 2026 Grant Programs User Manual Local Development Districts List & Assistance NBRC R esources Page for Grants Management Information Catalyst Program One Pager - Click to download a full-size PDF: Northern Border Regional Commission James Cleveland Federal Building, Suite 1501 Concord, New Hampshire 03301 Office of the Federal Co-Chair Northern Border Regional Commission PO Box 743, Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, secondary/career technical centers, regional planning commissions, non-profit 501(c) entities, and federally recognized Indian tribes in NBRC's four-state service area (ME, NH, NY, VT). For-profit entities are ineligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Catalyst Program is funded by Northern Border Regional Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Rural Northern Border Region Network Planning Program is sponsored by Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, Northern Border Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants to support rural healthcare networks in the Northern Border Region (including eligible rural areas in New York) to improve healthcare services and associated outcomes, achieve efficiencies, and strengthen the rural healthcare system.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, Northern Border Regional Commission. This grant initiative supports projects in the Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, and Northern Border regions, providing career, training, and support services to eligible individuals in eligible counties and parishes.
Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachia, Delta and Northern Border Regions - FOA-ETA-26-23 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (in partnership with Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, and Northern Border Regional Commission). WORC Round 7 addresses critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
Support Adoption Grant Program is sponsored by Texas Office of the Attorney General. This program provides critical resources for pregnant women considering adoption and support for children awaiting placement with adoptive parents. Purpose areas include material needs for pregnant women, needs of children awaiting placement, training and advertising related to adoption, and pre- and post-adoption counseling.