New Brunswick Business Grants: What’s Available and How to Apply
Looking to start or grow a business in New Brunswick with the help of non-repayable funding? This article explains the business grants available in the province, who offers them, what they can be used for, and how to qualify.
Whether you’re launching a small business or expanding into new markets, this guide will help you find funding opportunities and move forward with confidence.
✅ What is a Business Grant?
A business grant is a non-repayable form of funding provided by government departments or non-profit organizations to support specific business activities. Unlike loans, grants don’t require repayment, but they often come with eligibility criteria, application requirements, and reporting obligations. In New Brunswick, grants are commonly used to support innovation, hiring, regional economic development, and sector growth.
✅ Types of Business Grants in New Brunswick
Business grants in New Brunswick are typically structured around a business’s stage, sector, target audience, or location. Common types include:
◾ Activity Grants
These grants fund specific business initiatives such as product development, employee training, digital transformation, export planning, or process improvements.
◾ Audience Grants
Some grants are targeted toward entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, youth, and newcomers to Canada.
◾ Industry Grants
New Brunswick supports key sectors such as forestry, fisheries, agriculture, tourism, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology. Grants may support innovation, equipment upgrades, and market development in these sectors.
◾ Regional Grants
Regional economic development is a priority in New Brunswick, particularly in rural and northern communities. Many grants are delivered through local economic development agencies or the province’s Regional Development Corporation.
✅ What Can a Business Grant be Used for in NB?
Business grants in New Brunswick can be used for a variety of business activities, including:
- Hiring new employees or training staff
- Developing or commercializing new products or services
- Expanding into new domestic or international markets
- Upgrading facilities, equipment, or processes
- Investing in digital tools or e-commerce
- Supporting sustainable or environmentally responsible practices
Some grants may cover all eligible expenses, while others require businesses to contribute matching funds.
✅ How to Qualify for a Business Grant in New Brunswick
To qualify for a business grant in New Brunswick, you generally need to:
- Operate or plan to operate a registered business in the province
- Meet specific eligibility criteria based on sector, business size, or ownership group
- Align your project or activity with the goals of the funding program
- Provide a complete application, which may include a business plan, financial forecasts, or project proposal
Make sure to check individual program requirements, deadlines, and evaluation criteria before applying.
✅ Alternatives to Business Grants in NB
If you’re not eligible for a grant or need additional support, New Brunswick offers several other funding tools:
◾ Subsidies
Wage subsidies and training support programs help employers reduce the cost of hiring and upskilling workers, especially youth and individuals from underrepresented groups.
◾ Government Loans
Government-backed loans with flexible terms and low interest rates are available for business expansion, equipment purchases, and working capital needs. These are often delivered through agencies like Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB).
◾ Tax Credits
New Brunswick businesses can access federal tax credits such as SR&ED for R&D activities, and may also benefit from provincial incentives tied to investment or workforce development.
◾ Equity Investment Programs
Startups and innovation-focused businesses can explore equity investment through local angel investor networks, venture capital firms, or startup accelerators in the Atlantic region.
✅ New Brunswick Business Grants: Current Grants Available
Up to 80% of the cost of eligible accessibility features, up to a maximum of $8,000
Grant
Description:
The Vehicle Retrofit Program provides financial assistance for some of the costs of accessibility features for vehicles. New Brunswick residents who have a physical disability, registered non-profit organizations, municipalities and private companies providing transportation services to persons with a disability may apply.
$50,000
Grant
Description:
The City of Saint John offers financial incentives to undertake development projects on the Central Peninsula. The Central Peninsula includes the Uptown, South End, and Waterloo Village.
Non-repayable contribution: up to 20 % provincial contribution (with exceptions of up to 35% under extenuating circumstances) towards eligible expenditures in all other projects; up to 40% of provincial contribution towards eligible expenditures with a maximum of 50% under extenuating circumstances to non-profits, municipalities, Regional Service Commissions and First Nation governments; up to 100% to provincial government departments; funding commitments not to exceed three fiscal years
Grant
Description:
Support for sector and industry-wide initiatives that optimize development, improve productivity, accelerate growth, and/or enhance competitiveness.
Up to 30% of the purchase cost of superior boars up to a maximum of $1,000 per animal; up to 30% of purchase cost of purebred, commercial gilts (max. $120 per animal); up to 30% of purchase cost of boar semen (maximum $15 per straw); combined total limited to a maximum of $5,000 per hog farm per year
Grant
Description:
The Swine Genetic Enhancement Element encourages New Brunswick hog producers to use superior breeding stock to improve productivity, quality, efficiencies and profits. It covers up to 30% of the purchase cost of superior boars, purebred commercial gilts and boar semen from a recognized licensed breeding stock company, for producers who are members in good standing with Porc NB Pork.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Strategic assistance to help tariff impacted businesses improve productivity, become more competitive, increase exports, and grow on a national and international scale. Businesses can receive support for costs associated with:
– Professional services for businesses entering new export markets (i.e. market research, regulatory guidance, trade compliance consulting).
– Market adaptation strategies, diversification support, and assistance in developing new supply chain solutions.
– Contingency planning related to trade and supply chain disruptions.
Up to 70% of the eligible costs for training to a maximum contribution of $3,000 per project; maximum assistance per applicant is $6,000 in each fiscal year (April 1 – March 31)
Grant
Description:
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education Program Description/ Objectives To support business planning, skills development and awareness in the New Brunswick agriculture sector.
$25,000.00
Grant
Description:
The program support business planning, skills development and awareness in the New Brunswick agriculture sector.
30% of the total cost of the project, up to a maximum of $7,000 for digital projects and $9,000 for celluloid-based projects; plus a $1,000 marketing online strategy grant
Grant
Description:
The Short Film Venture Program (SFVP) assists emerging New Brunswick filmmakers who have a serious interest in establishing a career in filmmaking and in producing a “calling card” film. The program is an initiative of the department in cooperation with the New Brunswick Filmmakers, Co-operative of Fredericton, NB.
Up to 30% of the purchase cost of pure bred rams to a maximum of $500 per animal and of pure bred or F1 ewes and ewe lambs to a maximum of $250 per animal (plus $50 premiums); genetic testing up to 100% to a maximum of $500 per flock (component limit $1,000); combined maximum of $5,000 per applicant per year
Grant
Description:
The Sheep Genetic Enhancement Element of New Brunswick’s Livestock Genetic Enhancement Program encourages New Brunswick sheep producers to use genetically superior animals to improve efficiencies, growth rates, fertility, meat quality and marketing opportunities. It covers up to 30% of the purchase cost of pure bred rams and pure bred or F1 ewes and ewe lambs, and assists sheep flocks participating in an approved flock genetic evaluation program.
no fixed amount
Grant, In-Kind Support
Description:
The Workforce Expansion Self-Employment Benefit Program provides various types of support during the initial development phase of the business including financial assistance, coaching and ongoing technical advice to unemployed individuals to create a job for themselves by starting a new business.
Non-repayable financial contribution of up to 40% of provincial contribution towards eligible expenditures (maximum of 50% under extenuating circumstances) to non-profits, municipalities, Regional Service Commissions and First Nations; up to 20% (exceptions up to 35%) in all other projects; maximum contribution under this fund is $1,000,000
Grant
Description:
The Rural Economy Fund (REF) recognizes the important contribution rural communities make to New Brunswick’s economy, and the unique challenges they face in becoming prosperous.
The REF aims to help rural regions in strengthening and growing local economies by supporting local, and/or regional priority initiatives in the following categories:
Up to 40% of the eligible costs for individual agri-food operations to a maximum of $50,000 over the life of the program (April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028); up to 100% of the eligible costs for agriculture associations to a maximum of $40,000 per year (April 1 to March 31)
Grant
Description:
Support the agriculture sector to prepare for and maintain resilience in relation to emerging challenges including extreme weather events, animal and plant disease outbreaks, emergencies/natural disasters, wildlife damage, farmer mental health, and farm safety.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Housing Development Incentive Program consists of phasing-in assessment values on newly constructed apartment buildings with two or more units and existing buildings being refurbished to add more rental units.
The program is for developers and builders of multi-family dwellings aimed at the creation of additional rental units within the province of New Brunswick.
$35,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Program provides compensation to New Brunswick agricultural producers who suffer crop or livestock losses due to wildlife.
$150,000.00
Grant
Description:
The program support the environmental resiliency of agricultural landscapes by accelerating the adoption of Ecological Goods and Services (EG&S) Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs). Ecological goods and
services are the benefits society derives from healthy functioning ecosystems and include the maintenance and provision of healthy soil and water resources, wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Projects mu
Up to a maximum of $5,000 if the prospector does not have mineral claims at the time of application; up to a maximum of $15,000 if the prospector has existing mineral claims at the time of application; first time applicants generally receive a maximum of $1,000
Grant
Description:
NBPAP is a financial assistance program offered by the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program is for prospectors searching for metallic or industrial minerals (except aggregates) in the province, who may receive:
Lime purchases: $20 per tonne up to 5 tonnes per acre on fields with a pH of 5.0 or less; transportation assistance at Appendix A rates ($4.86 to $71.00) based on distance from the lime source and field pH; maximum 200 tonnes per applicant per program year; assistance claimed must exceed $200
Grant
Description:
Program Objective To help New Brunswick farms defray the cost of trucking lime for the purpose of:
1. Neutralizing the acidity of the soil on agricultural land,
2. Improving soil health and production efficiencies, and
3. Helping mitigate climate change impacts.
$60,000.00
Grant
Description:
The program assist producers in taking concrete steps to improve the environmental performance of their operations including activities to conserve and enhance the natural resources utilized by the New Brunswick agriculture industry, minimize the environmental impact of agricultural activities, and mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Up to $1 Million for energy reduction projects, plus a free energy walk-through
Rebate, In-Kind Support
Description:
The Industrial Energy Efficiency Program helps industrial facility managers in New Brunswick with advice and incentives for studies, projects, and energy management systems.
Audits: up to 100% of eligible costs, max. $20,000 incentive; Design: 50% of eligible costs, max. $35,000 incentive; Implementation: 50% of eligible costs, max. $80,000 incentive; Optimization: 50% of eligible costs, max. $30,000 incentive (small and large industry)
Grant
Description:
The Industrial Energy Efficiency Program helps industrial facility managers in New Brunswick with advice and incentives for studies, projects, and energy management information systems.
Energy management information systems provide you with the right information to help you optimize your energy use.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The program support the industry with their production projects spending $3 million or more.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The program support the industry with their production projects spending $3 million or less.
Up to 30% of purchase price up to a maximum of $100 for large volume colour mink (i.e. brown, mahogany and black) and $150 for other lower volume, high demand colour mink (i.e. pastel); total assistance shall not exceed $5,000 per applicant per year
Grant
Description:
Livestock Genetic Enhancement Program Description/Objectives To foster the continued improvement of the genetic base of the New Brunswick livestock sector through the purchase of genetically superior animals. The continual introduction of genetically superior animals will ensure producers have the ability to consistently produce the highest quality livestock products on a competitive basis, thereby giving them the means to adapt to and take advantage of new production and marketing opportunities in their respective sectors.
Up to 50% to a maximum of $15,000 per project and a combined maximum of $45,000 annually
Grant
Description:
Supports the food and beverages industry’s ability to access
the certifications and training they need to identify their target markets; understand who their customers are; and formulate quantities, pricing, and formats for their products.
Up to 50% to a maximum of $15,000 per project and a combined maximum of $45,000 annually
Grant
Description:
Supports and minimizes the risks for food and beverages
companies to develop opportunities and expand their sales into new, existing, and emerging markets.
Up to 50% to a maximum of $15,000 per project and a combined maximum of $45,000 annually
Grant
Description:
The following Market Development and Access program elements aim to increase the sales of New Brunswick’s food basket by supporting industry efforts to access and take advantage of new, existing, and emerging market opportunities, from local farmers’ markets to international markets.
Supports the food and beverages industry’s ability to sell directly
to consumers through activities that strengthen the awareness, demand, and sales of their products.
Maximum government contribution of $20,000 per employer, per region, per fiscal year; applications must total more than $1,000 per application (before HST), and the applicant must financially contribute towards the eligible training costs
Grant
Description:
The Labour Force Training program’s objective is to provide funding to eligible businesses and organizations which may assist in the training of existing employees so that they may develop the necessary skills to maintain labour market attachment.
Up to 50% of approved eligible costs for mineral exploration projects; individual grants will not exceed $100,000
Grant
Description:
The New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program (NBJMAP):
1. is a financial assistance program for mineral exploration companies;
2. provides up to 50% of approved eligible costs for mineral exploration projects, individual grants will not exceed $100,000;
3. is intended to increase the probability of finding economically viable mineral resources in New Brunswick.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Green Infrastructure: Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Mitigation provides investment to enable greater adaptation and resilience to the impacts of climate change and climate change related disaster mitigation.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Green Infrastructure: Environmental Quality provides investments to ensure that more communities can provide clean air and safe drinking water for their citizens.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Green Infrastructure: Climate Change Mitigation provides investment to support to greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reductions.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Indigenous Agriculture Development Program Program Overview Funds are available under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support First Nations communities, indigenous individuals or organizations who are interested in participating the New Brunswick agricultural industry, including local foods. Funding also supports the development of new and existing markets by providing financial assistance to Indigenous applications with viable agriculture projects.
Up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $75,000 per project
Grant
Description:
The Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality program aims to reduce the impact of pests and diseases on New Brunswick’s crops and livestock sectors and improve the overall health and quality of New Brunswick crops and livestock. It offers up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $75,000 per project, to organizations or groups representing New Brunswick agricultural commodities, academic institutions, animal health professionals and other individuals or groups capable of achieving the objectives.
$10,000-20,000 per newly developed affordable rental housing unit, for a maximum of 20 units per application
Grant
Description:
This program provides $10,000-20,000 per newly developed affordable rental housing unit to non-profit and private sector developers. Funding for a maximum of 20 units per application is available.
Up to 50% to a maximum of $50,000 per producer per year (maximum combined contribution $50,000 per year across Elements A, B & C); Elements B and C up to 50% to a maximum of $15,000 per producer per year
Grant
Description:
Honey Bee Industry Development Program Program Description/ Objectives To foster the continued growth of the New Brunswick honey bee sector through the following elements:
A. honey bee colonies, B. purchase or construction of bee hive equipment, and C. on-farm investment in equipment to improve efficiencies.
Minimum $500, maximum $10,000 per grant. Grants cannot exceed 50% of the total cost of the work (project cost excluding taxes). Professional services to prepare a Heritage Conservation Plan may be covered up to 50% of the cost of the Plan, within the $10,000 maximum.
Grant
Description:
The Heritage Grant Policy is an incentive program designed to encourage property owners to meet the spirit and intent of the Heritage Conservation By-Law, as expressed in the Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Heritage Conservation Grants are intended to assist owners to retain traditional materials and details of character-defining elements and, if necessary, replace them with new components, matching the original materials and profiles.
Grants of up to $20,000 per unit for projects receiving funding under other HAF initiatives, up to $10,000 per unit for projects not receiving funding under other HAF initiatives, and $5,000 per unit for projects funded under the HAF Missing Middle Intensification (Infill and ADU) grant program; funding for a maximum of 10 units per application
Grant
Description:
The City of Fredericton’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Modular and Manufactured Housing Grant program (the “Program”) provides grants to facilitate the use of modular or manufactured construction for new rental or home ownership units. It is intended to further reduce the cost of construction for new housing units and provide an opportunity to further grow the missing middle housing option. Both non- profit and private sector developers as defined below are eligible for funding under the Program subject to Program guidelines.
$15,000 per net new unit
Grant
Description:
The goal of the Housing Accelerator Fund Middle Intensification (Infill and ADU) Grant Program is to develop new dwelling units on properties containing existing buildings in the City of Fredericton (“City”) during the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) funding period (2024-2026).
This Program applies to landowners constructing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or a net new unit on a property containing an existing building.
$5,000 for a single unit dwelling; $10,000 per dwelling unit for a two unit, semi-detached, three unit, townhouse or rowhouse dwelling; $15,000 per dwelling unit for a multiple unit dwelling; a total of 10 dwelling units may be approved per application, not to exceed $150,000
Grant
Description:
The main purpose of the HAF Growth Areas Housing Grant Program is to incentivize, by way of grants, the development of new housing in Development Charge Areas over the CMHC, HAF funding period (2023 – 2026). The HAF Growth Areas Housing Grant Program includes a per-door incentive grant for landowners and developers in Development Charge Areas to be disbursed upon the successful completion of the building’s foundation.
Element A: up to 50% of eligible cost for the vines and trellis system, to a maximum of $2,200 per acre for plants and $3,500 per acre for trellis system, to a maximum of $5,700 per acre for both; Element B: up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $20,000 per applicant; maximum program contribution per year/per farm is $30,000 (Elements A+B)
Grant
Description:
1. To provide assistance for the establishment of new or more
productive vineyards.
1. To assist with the adoption of new vineyard technologies and/
or purchase of specialized vineyard equipment that will improve grape production practices in New Brunswick (NB).
The Grape Industry Development Program will assist producers to plant selections of grape varieties suited to NB growing conditions and meet market demands.
Up to 30% of the purchase cost of pure-bred bucks up to a maximum of $250 per animal, and up to 30% of the purchase cost of CLRC registered does and doe kids up to a maximum of $150 per animal; combined maximum of $5,000 per farm operation per year
Grant
Description:
The Goat Genetic Enhancement Element of New Brunswick’s Livestock Genetic Enhancement Program encourages New Brunswick goat producers to use superior breeds and breeding stock for improved meat goat and milk goat genetics. It covers up to 30% of the purchase cost of pure-bred bucks and CLRC registered does and doe kids.
40% for all program elements (A, B, C and D), with a maximum combined contribution per year based on gross farm revenue (most recent tax return): Under $10,000: $5,000 $10,000–$29,999: $10,000 $30,000–$49,999: $15,000 $50,000–$99,999: $25,000 $100,000–$249,999: $40,000 $250,000–$499,999: $75,000 Over $500,000: $100,000 Projects that demonstrate exceptional potential may be approved for a higher maximum funding contribution.
Grant
Description:
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program 2026–2027 Program Description/ Objectives To encourage and support New Brunswick fruit and mixed vegetable producers who want to increase production by providing
financial assistance for:
1. adopting season extension and Controlled Environment
Agriculture (CEA) technologies;
1. enhancing storage capacity;
2. investing in on-farm equipment to improve efficiencies
or build productioncapacity, and
1. investing in commercial irrigation equipment.
Up to 50% of the eligible costs for projects benefiting one agricultural producer, up to 70% for two or more agricultural producers, up to 100% where an agriculture association is the applicant; maximum $15,000 per year for individual businesses (abattoirs under Food Safety and Assurance Systems: $50,000 in one year) and $50,000 over the life of the program (April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028)
Grant
Description:
Risk Management and Food Safety Program Description/Objectives Accelerate the adoption of recognized assurance systems, including food safety, biosecurity, traceability, and animal welfare in the production, processing, and distribution of New Brunswick agri-food products.
65 per cent of the cost for the exterior primary sign to be rendered bilingual, up to a maximum of $4,000, tax included (existing unilingual signage); 40 per cent of the cost of a bilingual exterior primary sign, up to a maximum of $2,000, tax included (newly established signage); plus a free in-window Open/Closed sign and a free personalized business hours window cling
Grant, In-Kind Support
Description:
The City of Moncton offers financial incentives to encourage business owners to use a bilingual format for their commercial signage.
Up to 30% of purchase price per eligible purchased breeder up to a maximum of $125; total financial assistance for the purchase of genetically superior fox shall not exceed $5,000 per applicant per year
Grant
Description:
Livestock Genetic Enhancement Program Description/Objectives To foster the continued improvement of the genetic base of the New Brunswick livestock sector through the purchase of genetically superior animals. The continual introduction of genetically superior animals will ensure producers have the ability to consistently produce the highest quality livestock products on a competitive basis, thereby giving them the means to adapt to and take advantage of new production and marketing opportunities in their respective sectors.
$10,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Equinox program supports Indigenous artists, curators and groups to engage in artistic creation and professional development. Eligible projects can range from
– research and development for the creation of new works
– creation and presentation of artistic work
– activities that support and strengthen the Indigenous arts community.
Up to 100% of eligible delivery costs of the Environmental Farm Planning program
Grant
Description:
Environmental Farm Management Planning Program Description/Objectives To foster climate change adaptation and mitigation actions and agri-environmental risk by increasing knowledge, information and technology transfer through the use of Environmental Farm Plans and associated actions.
Under sections 3.A. and 3.B., up to 35% funding towards eligible costs, maximum contribution per project $30,000 (total $90,000 per applicant from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028), plus evaluation and communication plan up to 100% to a maximum of $1,500 per project; under section 3.C., up to 100% funding towards eligible costs, maximum contribution per project $9,000 per year
Grant
Description:
Applicants are eligible for funding assistance for approved activities intended to encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors through innovative research and development projects; on- farm demonstration trials; pre-commercialization development activities; on-farm innovation; and adoption of new technologies that have a regional or local impact; and adoption of practices and technologies that will support climate change adaptation and mitigation, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving carbon sequestration, and related technology transfer activities.
Up to 100% funding towards eligible costs where there is significant potential for sector-wide benefit, maximum $60,000 per project per year; for projects that will primarily benefit an individual agribusiness, farmer, or group of farmers, up to 50% funding towards eligible costs, maximum $30,000 per project per year
Grant
Description:
Applicants are eligible for funding assistance for approved activities intended to encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors through innovative research and development projects; on- farm demonstration trials; pre-commercialization development activities; on-farm innovation; and adoption of new technologies that have a regional or local impact; and adoption of practices and technologies that will support climate change adaptation and mitigation, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving carbon sequestration, and related technology transfer activities.
Up to 100 % funding towards eligible costs where there is significant potential for sector-wide benefit, maximum $60,000 per project per year; for projects that primarily benefit an individual agribusiness, farmer, or group of farmers, up to 50% funding towards eligible costs, maximum $30,000 per project per year
Grant
Description:
Applicants are eligible for funding assistance for approved activities intended to encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors through innovative research and development projects; on- farm demonstration trials; pre-commercialization development activities; on-farm innovation; and adoption of new technologies that have a regional or local impact; and adoption of practices and technologies that will support climate change adaptation and mitigation, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving carbon sequestration, and related technology transfer activities.
$20,000 per new dwelling unit, to a maximum of $300,000 per development (a total of 15 new dwelling units)
Grant
Description:
The main purpose of the Accelerator Funding for Downtown Densification Grant Program is to incentivize, by way of grants, the development of new housing developments in Downtown Moncton over the HAF funding period (2023-2026). The program includes a per-door incentive grant for new dwelling units disbursed upon the successful completion of the building’s foundation.
Redevelopment Grants paid on an annual basis for up to 5 years for projects with a Final Building Permit Value of less than $10,000,000 and up to 10 years for $10,000,000 or more (City-changing Projects up to 3 years, extendable by 2 years with at least $500,000 invested in Municipal Infrastructure), annual disbursements not to exceed the Incremental Revenue; Building Permit and Planning Fee Equivalent Grant equal to the value paid by the Applicant to the City in fees
Grant
Description:
Grants under this Policy aim to incentivize Redevelopment and revitalization of vacant and under-
utilized Downtown Core Community Improvement Plan (DCCIP) Area, and Designated Heritage Properties, Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) or Central Business District (CBD) Zone Properties.
This Policy applies to privately-owned DCCIP Properties, BIA or CBD Properties, and Heritage
Properties.
$10,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Documentation Grant Program is designed to provide assistance to New Brunswick arts professionals and professional artists for the research, development, and execution of original documentation and contextualization (written, film, video, multimedia) of arts activities, arts products or art history. Documentation grants are intended to foster theoretical and critical discourse in the arts. Preference will be given to proposals concerning New Brunswick art or artists.
$20.00 per head to a maximum of $5,000 per applicant per year
Grant
Description:
The program aims to provide the necessary tools for Dairy producers to identify genetically superior animals within their herds using the newest technology in animal selection and herd management and to assist producers to select the best heifers at an earlier age.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Under the New Brunswick- Québec Cooperation Agreement, this program provides grants to finance the implementation of projects that may take the form of exploratory missions, transfers of expertise (workshops, meetings, symposia, training days, etc.) or partnerships.
This program is intended for cultural and artistic organizations from Québec and New Brunswick.
Up to 50% of eligible costs to a max of $150,000 per sector-based development project per year (provincial); up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $60,000 per year (regional); maximum contribution for individual or group projects over the life of the program shall not exceed $120,000
Grant
Description:
Crop and Livestock Sector Development Program Description/ Objectives To support crop and livestock development opportunities including:
1. Economic development programming for sectors with growth
opportunities.
1. Regional economic development opportunities.
$20,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Creation Grant program is designed to provide assistance to professional New Brunswick artists for the research, development and execution of original projects in the arts. Creation Grants are intended to allow artists to devote some or most of their time to research and creative production.
Flat rate of $10,000 per acre, to a maximum of five acres, for bed renovation or new bed construction. 50% of the eligible costs of rooted plugs, to a maximum of $9,000 CAD per acre for up to five acres. 50% of the eligible cost of non-rooted cuttings, to a maximum of $5,000 CAD per acre for up to five acres. 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $30,000 per applicant, for equipment and technology and for pond expansion. Maximum contribution of $50,000 per applicant per year.
Grant
Description:
1. To provide assistance to New Brunswick (NB) cranberry
growers in increasing cranberry production by establishing new cranberry beds.
1. To provide assistance to NB cranberry growers for the
establishment of cranberry varieties with improved yield or marketability.
1. To assist with the adoption of new cranberry production
technologies and/or purchase of specialized equipment that will improve cranberry production practices in NB.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Enhance the long-term sustainability of export-intensive companies by addressing competitiveness gaps, stabilizing operations and employment, and stimulating investment and growth. The financial assistance is intended to help limit eroding competitiveness driven by external cost controls, and support higher value strategic investments into productivity leading to longer-term sustainability of the company.
$2,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Career Development program is designed to recognize and encourage arts professionals who have demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the arts.
The Professionalization and Promotion component is designed to assist professional artists to produce tools related to the promotion of the artist’s work and career with a view to broadening the dissemination of their work and diversifying their sources of funding.
$3,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Career Development program is designed to recognize and encourage arts professionals who have demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the arts.
The Professional Development component assists professional artists to pursue full-time, part-time or shortterm studies, workshops, and mentorships.
$3,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Career Development program is designed to recognize and encourage arts professionals who have demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the arts.
The Arts by Invitation component is designed to:
• Promote arts in New Brunswick by assisting professional artists to present work by invitation in New Brunswick and at out-of-province established arts events of national or international repute;
• Promote, encourage and increase the participation and representation of New Brunswick professional artists in arts festivals, competitions and exhibitions; and
• Increase opportunities for New Brunswick artists to promote and disseminate their work.
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; up to 50% to a maximum of $2,000 per project and per year for an initial investment in a financial IT application
Grant
Description:
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education Program Description/ Objectives To support business planning, skills development and awareness in the New Brunswick agriculture sector.
$15,000 per new dwelling unit, not to exceed $150,000 per development (a total of 10 new dwelling units)
Grant
Description:
The main purpose of the Business Improvement Area Missing Middle Residential Infill Grant Program is to incentivize, by way of grants, the development of new housing developments within Moncton’s Business Improvement Area (BIA) over the HAF funding period (2023-2026). The program includes a per-door incentive grant for new dwelling units disbursed upon the successful completion of the building’s foundation.
No specific amount specified
Entrepreneurship Program
Description:
The Business Immigrant Essentials program (BIE) is designed to give newcomers the confidence to navigate starting a business in Canada and provide the business skills needed to launch, grow, and accelerate the time to market, all while building their network and fostering connections with others with shared experiences.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Book Publishing (Periodicals) – Operations Grant program provides grants to assist in covering some of the operations and projects costs to produce and present literary works.
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The program provides grants to assist in covering some of the operations and projects costs to produce and present literary works.
$500 per retained bred heifer above the usual 5% replacement rate, to a maximum of $5,000 per farm
Grant
Description:
Beef Herd Renewal and Improvement Program Objective The objective of this program is to grow, renew and improve the New Brunswick beef cow herd.
Combined maximum of $5,000 per applicant per year for Components 1.1 and 1.2. Elite Sire: up to 30% of the purchase price of eligible Test Station bulls or bulls from a purebred breeder, to a maximum of $1,400 per animal, plus a $100 premium each for Test Station bulls with a breed ADG on-feed index of 100 or better, with at least three EPD traits at breed average or above, and with a negative residual feed intake (RFI). Elite Female: up to 30% of the purchase price, to a maximum of $900 per animal, plus a $100 premium for purebred females with three EPD traits above breed average, or for F1 females with at least one purebred parent having three EPD traits above breed average. Elite Embryo: up to 30% of the purchase price, to a maximum of $500 per embryo. Genetic Testing, Activity 1 (herd genetic evaluation): up to 100%, to a maximum of $500 per herd. Genetic Testing, Activity 2 (genetic testing of Test Station bulls): maximum $500 per bull.
Grant
Description:
To enhance the New Brunswick beef industry with genetically superior animals capable of producing the highest quality beef, competitively and consistently for the benefit of all the beef sectors. This element is made up of the Beef Elite Sire, Beef Elite Female and Beef Elite Embryo Components, and the Beef Genetic Testing Component.
35% of the cost of the eligible work completed, including HST, to a maximum of $4,000; where the application is for both a front and flankage building façade, 35% to a maximum of $6,000
Grant
Description:
The City of Saint John offers residents and property owners in the Old North End and Douglas Avenue Urban Beautification Incentives to keep their buildings attractive. The grant offers 35% of the cost of improving exterior front facades and yards up to a maximum of $4,000, or $6,000 for corner lots.
$2,500.00
Grant
Description:
The Arts Scholarships Program is designed to recognize and encourage New Brunswick students who have demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the arts. This program awards scholarships for full-time, part-time or short-term studies.
$3,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Arts Infrastructure Grants for New and Emerging Artists program is a project-based program designed to provide one-time capital acquisition to emerging New Brunswick artists or newly-arrived immigrants to acquire equipment that will enable them to complete a project and strengthen their long-term artistic development.
$10,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Artist in Residence Program is intended for individual artists to participate in residencies and New Brunswick public or private institutions and organizations to host professional artists, and enable them to pursue specific projects relating to their creative work. The artists in residence are also to contribute to the promotion and understanding of the arts by means of the artists’ contact with the clientele of the establishments.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The City of Saint John invites artists and artist-led groups, to submit Expressions of Interest to be selected for the 2024 October-December Artist in Residence Program.
Community engagement remains at the heart of this program, which is open to artists practicing in all mediums including but not limited to:
– visual (painting, sculpture)
– literary (poetry, collective works)
– performance (dance, music, opera, theatre, musical theatre)
– new media (film, television, radio, audio, video, animation, digital)
– multidisciplinary and the intersectionality therein
$500.00
Grant
Description:
Application Assistance funds may be used toward specific services and supports including, but not limited to: application development, Sign language translation into written English or French, Indigenous language translation into written English or French, general transcription or editing services and organizing support materials.
Element A: up to $11.00 per supported tree (with a permanent support stake), up to $15.00 per trellis supported tree and up to $5.00 per top grafted tree; Element B: fifty (50%) of the eligible costs to a maximum of $10,000 per applicant (on-farm constructed wooden bins at a flat rate of $30 per bin)
Grant
Description:
1. To capitalize on apple development opportunities and to
improve the profitability of New Brunswick apple producers.
1. To advance the apple sector in New Brunswick through the
establishment of more productive orchards (new trees and support systems).
Provincial contribution of 95% with a maximum total amount of $300,000 towards eligible expenditures to Agricultural Producers (non-repayable; upfront funding of up to 25% available if requested)
Grant
Description:
In order to de-risk and accelerate the development of anaerobic digester projects in the province, the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) and the Climate Change Secretariat of the Department of Environment and Local Government are providing financial support for Feasibility Studies for Anaerobic Digester Projects.
The funding reduces the financial barriers to study the feasibility of anaerobic digester projects in the province.
Up to 50% (re-development of inactive land) or 30% (other land elements) of eligible costs, maximum combined annual contribution of $7,000 for program elements 1 – 5 (not to exceed a combined total of $35,000 over April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2028); site suitability assessment up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $40,000 per project; wetland or watercourse delineation up to 70% of eligible costs to a maximum of $2,100 per project
Grant
Description:
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement Program Description/ Objectives Support the development of farmland for agriculture in New Brunswick including bringing lands formerly used for agriculture back into active production, enhancing the development and productivity of new production fields and improving existing farmland.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The purpose of the Affordable Housing Permit and Community Planning Fee Grant is to facilitate the
development of Deeply Affordable Housing units in the City of Fredericton by a charitable or non-profit
organization or other incorporated entity. The Program helps eligible applicants decrease project
development costs by providing grants equal to the costs of municipal community planning fees and
municipal building and plumbing permit fees.
The grant may also help applicants obtain funding from federal and/or provincial housing programs as
these often require partnerships with other levels of government.
A grant equaling up to 100% of the fees and costs for building and development permits, demolition permits, subdivision approvals, Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, variances and Planning Advisory Committee applications, based on prioritization scoring (maximum 450 points) and prorated by the percentage of the building that includes affordable or sleeping units; 100% for emergency housing
Grant
Description:
The principal purpose of the Affordable Housing – Building Permit and Planning Fee Equivalent Grant Policy – New Construction is to increase the affordable housing stock in the city. The policy provides assistance to eligible applicants by reducing property improvement costs through the provision of grants equal in amount to fees/costs related to development and building permits, demolition permits, subdivision applications, Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, and variances and other Planning Advisory Committee applications.
Grant equal to up to 100% of the fees and costs for building and development permits, demolition permits and variances, based on a prioritization score of up to 400 points and prorated by the percentage of the building with affordable or sleeping units; 100% of these fees for emergency housing
Grant
Description:
The principal purpose of the Affordable Housing – Building Permit and Planning Fee Equivalent Grant Policy – Repair and Renewal is to assist affordable housing proponents with the repair and renewal of existing affordable housing stock. The policy provides assistance to eligible applicants by reducing property improvement costs through the provision of grants equal in amount to fees/costs related to development and building permits, demolition permits, and variance applications.
Primary producers: up to 30-50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000; processors or manufacturers not involved in primary agriculture: up to 25% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000
Grant
Description:
The Production improvement and processing capacity expansion supports the value-added agri-food processors and manufacturers with equipment modernization activities that will increase efficiency, quality, productivity, and competitiveness. (i.e., the purchase of specialized and/or automated equipment)
Primary producers: up to 30-50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000; processors or manufacturers not involved in primary agriculture: up to 25% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000
Grant
Description:
The Manufacturing Processes Efficiency and Analysis – supports the review of the facility’s current production methods and identifies where efficiencies can be gained, or new technologies adopted to increase productivity
A grant in the amount of $10,000, disbursed upon approval of the Application after the project’s final inspection, with one application per property
Grant
Description:
The main purpose of the HAF – Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program is to incentivize, by way of grants, the development of new dwelling units in low density areas over the CMHC, HAF funding period (2023 – 2026). The HAF – Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program includes an incentive grant for landowners to be disbursed upon the final inspection of the building.
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Access Support program is designed to provide supplemental funding to successful grant recipients who identify specific disability-related supports that are needed to carry out their proposed activities.
Artists who self-identify as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness may apply for additional funds to cover expenses for specific services and supports including, but not limited to: the hiring of Sign language interpreters or personal attendants; the rental of specialized equipment; or disability-related transportation and accommodation costs.
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