; and (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting Merrimack, after Grafton, . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 15751 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to each Commission to carry out this subtitle— (1) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027; and (2) $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2032. . 7. Northern Forest region programs (a) In general Subtitle V of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 159 Northern Forest Region Programs 15901. Definitions In this chapter: (1) NBRC The term NBRC means the Northern Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(3). (2) Northern Forest region The term Northern Forest region means the counties included in the NBRC under section 15733. 15902. State capacity building grant program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission state The term Commission State means each of the States of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. (2) Eligible county The term eligible county means a county described in section 15733. (3) Program The term program means the State capacity building grant program established under subsection (b). (b) Establishment The NBRC shall establish a State capacity building grant program to provide grants to Commission States to carry out the purpose under subsection (c). (c) Purpose The purpose of the program is to support the efforts of the NBRC— (1) to better support business retention and expansion in eligible counties; (2) to create programs to encourage job creation and workforce development in eligible counties; (3) to prepare economic and infrastructure plans for eligible counties; (4) to expand access to high-speed broadband in eligible counties; (5) to provide technical assistance that results in NBRC investments in transportation, water, wastewater, and other critical infrastructure