Eligibility Checklist

The Southwest Border Region Commission (SBRC) supports impactful and highly developmental projects across the four-state region. To determine whether your project meets the basic criteria for SBRC support, consider the following questions:

SBRC Eligibility Checklist

Projects should align with SBRC’s mission to enhance the economic and social well-being of the Southwest Border Region.

Does the project or business comply with SBRC’s environmental and social standards?
SBRC requires all supported projects to adhere to its standards, respecting:
- Environmental protection
- Worker rights
- Human rights
- Local community impact
Environmental and Social Standards
SBRC also encourages projects that create a positive, sustainable impact within the region. Visit Environmental and Social Standards to learn more.
Does the project or business contribute to SBRC’s developmental priorities?
SBRC requires all supported projects to adhere to its standards, respecting:
- Improving basic public, transportation, and telecommunications infrastructure
- Promoting job skills training and entrepreneurship
- Expanding healthcare and essential public services
- Supporting renewable energy and conservation efforts

Does the investor or business have a proven track record?
SBRC evaluates the competence of the management team and requires a recent record of success in the same or a related industry, supported by financial documentation.
- Management Competence
- Proven Success
- inancial Evidence
- Industry Alignment
Private Sector Collaboration
SBRC complements private sector initiatives and supports projects that have not secured sufficient funding from private lenders. Applicants must demonstrate efforts to obtain alternative financing.
Fostering Regional Development
SBRC prioritizes projects that address critical regional challenges and foster economic development. Examples include:
- Infrastructure Development: Roads, bridges, and telecommunications towers symbolizing regional connectivity.
- Community Growth: Job training centers, local businesses, and healthcare clinics.
- Environmental Impact: Solar panels and wind turbines showcasing renewable energy projects.

To learn more about SBRC programs and application criteria, visit Investment Policies or contact our team directly. Let’s work together to drive growth and opportunity in the Southwest Border Region!