Grants and Funding in New Brunswick in 2026 for Businesses
Explore government grants, funding programs, and financial support available to help your business grow, innovate, and expand in 2026.
An overview of the main grants and funding opportunities available to New Brunswick businesses in 2026 to support growth projects.
63 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies
Financial support for municipalities updating commercial linguistic signage
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Translation and Interpretation Reimbursement Fund for Municipalities
Reimbursement program for municipal translation and interpretation costs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business
Supports businesses installing electric vehicle charging stations in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
National Acadian Day funding
Supports public celebrations of Acadian culture and heritage
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to reduce pests and diseases in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Farm Land Identification Program
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Future Wabanaki
Get a wage subsidy to hire Indigenous university students
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Financing for aquaculture activities in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Funding NB
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Compensates New Brunswick producers for wildlife-related crop and livestock losses
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $35,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Supports industrial energy efficiency projects in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Trust Fund
Supports environmental preservation projects in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Risk Management and Food Safety
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new building projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
N
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund
Provides funding for community housing planning activities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Gender Equity Action Fund (GEAF)
Supports community projects fostering gender equity in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
Support to grow Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Film — Promotional Travel Assistance
Supports New Brunswick producers’ travel to key film industry events
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $65,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Supports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion
Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Peak Rebate Program
Business incentive for reducing energy use during winter peaks
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Junior Mining Assistance Program
Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Financing for commercial fishing activities in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Student Entrepreneurship
Interest-free loans to New Brunswick student operated businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Fuel Savings Transportation Program
Rebates for fuel-saving upgrades in New Brunswick commercial transportation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Funds to make vehicles accessible
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Business and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
Grants for New Brunswick publishers for business travel and training
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Incentive Loan Program
Loan guarantee for New Brunswick livestock purchase
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
Financial assistance for translation in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Spirit Grant
Support initiatives that strengthen seniors community wellbeing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way of Central New Brunswick - Community Fund
Financial support for community-focused programs and services
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way of Central New Brunswick - United Way Maritimes Operational and Program Funding
Supports community programs and organizational operations
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
The Tourism Festival Fund
Financial support for festivals demonstrating tourism impact and attendee diversity.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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