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Risk Management and Disease/Emergency Response Planning

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.

Offered by Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries

Amount

Up to $50,000

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)

Quick eligibility check

Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
New Brunswick

Who can apply

Applicants must be:

  1. Indigenous Peoples or Organizations
  2. Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)
  3. Agriculture producer associations
  4. Academic or research institutions
  5. Processors of New Brunswick Agri-food products
  6. Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives

About the funding

Level of Assistance:

  • 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) for any combination of element 2 activities.
  • Up to 100% of the eligible costs for agriculture associations to a maximum of $40,000 per year (April 1 to March 31).

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