The Peru Gazette

Washington, DC – The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) today announced the availability of grant funding for job creation projects in eligible Northern Border communities.  Congressman Bill Owens urged constituents to apply for the funds and issued the following statement: The Northern Border Regional Commission is designed to support projects that will help create or retain jobs in our community,” said Congressman Bill Owens.  “I encourage all qualified applicants from the district to consider this opportunity and look forward to seeing the funds awarded later this year.”

NBRC Co-Chairman Sandy Blitz indicated in a release this week that the Commission intends to award roughly $1.2 million by late summer of this year.  The Commission was created by the Congress to alleviate economic distress and promote job opportunities throughout thirty-six counties in New York, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.  Eligible counties in New York’s 21^st Congressional District include Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence.

According to the NBRC’s release, grants will be awarded to projects that address infrastructure, job training, tourism and similar issues, while states develop their own process for ranking eligible application that meet NBRC criteria.  Interested participants can contact the New York Department of State at 518-473-3355 or their regional development corporation for more information.  Congressman Bill Owens’ Watertown staff is also available to assist interested parties at 315-782-3150.