Business Planning for Agricultural Producers

Amount:

$10,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

The program support business planning, skills development and awareness in the New Brunswick agriculture sector.

Comments on Funding:

Levels of Assistance:
• Assistance for eligible applicants may be up to 60% of the
eligible cost, to a maximum contribution of $10,000 per applicant;
and up to $10,000 per year.
• Maximum contribution of $6,000 per year for an eligible business
plan project.
• Assistance for eligible initial investment in a financial IT
application may be up to 50% to a maximum of $2,000 per
project and per year.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:
1. Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)
2. Agri-businesses
3. Indigenous Peoples or Organizations
4. Resident of the Province of New Brunswick who is at least 19
years of age.
5. Project location is within the Province of New Brunswick
6. Project benefits the Province of New Brunswick

Application Steps:

Applicants must:
1. Discuss applications with appropriate
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff
(Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist)
before applying.

2. Submit completed applications by e-mail or mail:

E-mail Applications:
Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca
Mail Applications:
Sustainable CAP Program Administrator
Industry Financial Programs
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications obtained to complete their project.

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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