Northern Border Regional Commission - Catalyst Program
General information
The CATALYST PROGRAM stimulates economic growth and inspires partnerships that improve rural economic vitality across the four-state NBRC region. The Catalyst Program supports a broad range of economic development initiatives that 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.
NBRC Catalyst funds are highly competitive. Applicants are asked to submit a project interest form and to meet with the State Program Coordinator (sarah.demers@maine.gov) and your Local Development District (https://www.nbrc.gov/content/local-development-districts) to ensure your project is eligible, competitive, and compelling. Infrastructure projects are eligible for up to $1,000,000, non-infrastructure and programming projects are eligible for up to $500,000, feasibility studies for infrastructure projects are eligible for up to $100,000.
Funding details
Funding application timeline
Grant eligibility
State government; Local governments (village, town, city and county); Secondary and career technical centers; Other political subdivisions of States (regional planning commissions, authorities of the state); 501(c) Non-profit entities; Federally Recognized Tribal Government
Applicants and projects must be located within the NBRC region. This includes all Maine counties except York, Cumberland and Sagadahoc counties. Some exceptions apply. Please contact sarah.demers@maine.gov for more information.