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Southwest Border Regional Commission - Economic and Infrastructure Development Grants is sponsored by SOUTHWEST BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION.
The mission of the Commission is to provide grant funding and programs to economically distressed and persistent poverty communities to carry out infrastructure improvements and economic development across the Southwest region, which encompasses some of the highest poverty rates in the United States.
The federal-state partnership comprises the Federal Co-Chair and the four Governors of the participating States of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. From participating states, one Governor is selected as the State Co-Chair. The State Alternates’ offices are the coordinators for the Governors for SBRC investments.
All activities funded by the SBRC must advance the Commission’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. The responsibility for the development of plans and programs authorized under the enabling statute is vested in the Commission. The Commission establishes general policies and procedures and the allocation of funds among the programs and states.
SBRC activities and projects must align with one or more of the five strategic goals identified in the SBRC five-year strategic plan: (1) Addressing Barriers to Growth and Opportunity, (2) Amplify Regional Comparative Advantage, (3) Generate Workforce Development and Economic Mobility, (4) Build Economically Resilient and Self-Sustaining Communities, (5) Maximize Investment Efficiency and Impact.
Additional information regarding these goals and associated objectives can be found at sbrc. gov. This listing is currently active. Program number: 90.
900. Last updated on 2025-05-01.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 1.) State governments of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas 2.) Local governments within the commission's region 3.) Other political subdivisions of States (institutions of higher learning, regional planning commissions, specialty districts, and authorities of the state) 4.) Federally recognized Indian Tribe - Indian tribe means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. Chapter 33), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians (25 U.S.C. 450b(e)). See annually published Bureau of Indian Affairs list of Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Services 5.) Nonprofit entities. The term' nonprofit entity' means any organization described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under 501(a) of that Code. The nonprofit entity must be able to demonstrate they have federal grant experience, federally acceptable accounting practices and principles, and organizational capacity related to economic development. Eligible applicant types include: State, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, City or Township Government, Special District Government, Regional Organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $5,000,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Southwest Border Regional Commission - Economic and Infrastructure Development Grants is offered by SOUTHWEST BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Texas. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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