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.
186 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Supports Atlantic Canadian SMEs impacted by international trade tariffs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies
Financial support for municipalities updating commercial linguistic signage
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in Atlantic Canada
Supports Black-led non-profits delivering business support services
Grant and FundingOpen
Translation and Interpretation Reimbursement Fund for Municipalities
Reimbursement program for municipal translation and interpretation costs
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business
Supports businesses installing electric vehicle charging stations in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Grant and FundingClosed
National Acadian Day funding
Supports public celebrations of Acadian culture and heritage
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
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
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Grant and FundingOpen
Junior Mining Assistance Program
Funding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick
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
Grant and FundingClosed
bourses d'études ted rogers
Support for technology students at partner universities
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Grant and FundingOpen
Fuel Savings Transportation Program
Rebates for fuel-saving upgrades in New Brunswick commercial transportation
Grant and FundingClosed
Professional and organizational development in museology program
Funding for museum training and organizational development
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Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Support from subject matter experts for export capacity
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Grant and FundingClosed
Nature and climate grant program
Support for habitat restoration and carbon storage
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Prince Edward Island
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingClosed
The Giller Mantella Scholarship
Scholarship supporting racialized literature students in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Trust Fund
Supports environmental preservation projects in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Faithful Footprints Grant Program
Funding for United Church decarbonization upgrades
Grant and FundingOpen
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Supports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Development Program (BDP)
Funding to help businesses in Atlantic Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Pension Plan Children's Benefits
Monthly support for eligible CPP dependents
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
Tax CreditsClosed
Child disability benefit (CDB)
Monthly tax-free support for families with disabled children
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
F
Grant and FundingClosed
Ferry Services Contribution Program
Federal support for inter-provincial ferry services
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Adjustment Services
Funding for labour market adjustment projects
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
NBIF Venture Capital Fund
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
Funding for health care system improvement projects
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
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Canada Apprentice Loan
Interest-free support for Red Seal apprentices
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous commercial fisheries training and capacity development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Future Wabanaki
Experiential learning support for Indigenous students
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Funding NB
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous communities in business and fisheries development
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) - Urban Forestry Plans and Studies
Support for urban forestry planning and studies
Grant and FundingOpen
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Grants (2018-2020)
Support for New Brunswick visual arts projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Farm Land Identification Program
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Grant and FundingOpen
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Compensates New Brunswick producers for wildlife-related crop and livestock losses
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Innovation Research Fund
Support for socially innovative research with community impact
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Financing for aquaculture activities in New Brunswick
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Student Entrepreneurship
Interest-free loans to New Brunswick student operated businesses
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Asia Market Development Program
Market entry support for Atlantic exporters
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Homeownership assistance program
Repayable homeownership loans for eligible households
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Incentive Loan Program
Loan guarantee for New Brunswick livestock purchase
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Supports industrial energy efficiency projects in New Brunswick
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Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program - BWXT ITG Nuclear Facility Licence
Support for participation in a nuclear licence review
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
Internships for recent Indigenous graduates
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
G
Grant and FundingClosed
Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants
Funding for community tennis equity initiatives
E
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Community Support Fund
Funding for COVID-19 community support projects
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
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
U
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Funding Program
Funding for Indigenous-led housing solutions
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
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Health Facilities Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit health infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpen
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new building projects
Expert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Immigration Program
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)
Support for seafood technology adoption in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Gender Equity Action Fund (GEAF)
Supports community projects fostering gender equity in New Brunswick
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Housing and Infrastructure Service Delivery Transfer
Support for First Nations housing and infrastructure transfer
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