What We Do
The North Country Council has provided land use, transportation, environmental, community, and economic development planning services for 48 years. We are one of nine Regional Planning Commissions (RPC) established in the state by NH RSA 36:46. As an RPC we assist in collaborative planning across many areas, act as liaisons between local, state, and federal government, and provide advisory assistance in the region.
North Country Council seeks to effectively provide services that support municipalities in their planning and community development activities. Support to municipalities is accomplished by providing professional planning services, securing grants, administering grant funding, collecting, and analyzing data, and regional coordination.
In addition to being an RPC, North Country Council is a federally designated Economic Development District (EDD) by the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. The Council, as an EDD, is responsible for carrying out the various aspects of developing, maintaining, and implementing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Being a designated EDD, the region is afforded enhanced services focused on economic development.
Upcoming Events
Latest News & Updates
Watch the Recent Wildfire Suppression Presentation
Recently, the Council hosted a presentation by NH Forest Protection Bureau Chief Steven Sherman and Captain Adrian Reyes. Watch the recorded presentation below. View Presentation Slides HERE
March 2024 Newsletter
This month’s newsletter is full of so many opportunities, definitely worth checking out! Full Newsletter HERE
New Information! NBRC 1-1 Project Coaching Sessions
*New Information* NBRC is finalizing onboarding their new Grant Management System (GMS) and it is not yet available to access. BUT that doesn’t mean you can’t get ahead on your