Northern Border Commission Reauthorization: Funding for Housing, Health, and Infrastructure.
This law extends and increases funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission, dedicating more resources to economic and infrastructure development in northern states. Key changes include new eligibility for funding housing production, expanded support for health and childcare facilities, and the inclusion of additional counties in the program area. This makes it easier for local communities to secure funds for critical investments.
Key points
Increased annual regional development funding to $40-45 million for 2023-2032, providing more resources for local projects.
New funds can be used specifically for housing construction, hospitals, health, nutrition, and childcare facilities.
The Commission's operational area is expanded to include additional counties in Maine, New Hampshire, and New York, granting more communities access to development grants.
Local governments can now use Commission funds to cover the required non-Federal share (matching funds) for other Federal grant programs, simplifying project financing.
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