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.
67 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business
NB PowerSupports 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
Canadian HeritageSupports 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 CanadaPersonalized 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 BrunswickFunding 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
Government of New BrunswickNew 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

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Future Wabanaki
Government of New BrunswickGet 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
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Government of New BrunswickFinancing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Support for early-stage emission-reduction technology development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Government of New BrunswickFunds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Government of New BrunswickFinancing 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
Government of New BrunswickAgri-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
LearnSphereMoney 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Agricultural Insurance
Government of New BrunswickAgricultural insurance for New Brunswick crops
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Expert AdviceOpen
Working NB Employers
Government of New BrunswickAccess support from a workforce consultant in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Government of New BrunswickCompensates 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)
Government of New BrunswickDevelopment 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Government of New BrunswickFunding 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 FundingClosed
Rosemary’s Pantry Grant
Fredericton Community Foundation Inc.Support for innovative youth hunger solutions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
NB PowerSupports 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

Grant and FundingOpen
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)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
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)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 FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Save Energy NBSupports 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

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)Support to grow Indigenous businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsArchived
NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Funding for hiring student research assistants in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Risk Management and Food Safety
Government of New BrunswickFunding 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
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Grant and FundingOpen
Film — Promotional Travel Assistance
Government of New BrunswickSupports 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Investment Fund
Government of New BrunswickSupport for NB non-profits
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)
Government of New BrunswickSupports 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)
Government of New BrunswickSupports 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
Government of New BrunswickMentorship 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
Government of New BrunswickFinancing 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
Government of New BrunswickTax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Peak Rebate Program
NB PowerBusiness 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
Government of New BrunswickFunding 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

Expert AdviceClosed
Business Navigators - NB
Government of New BrunswickHelp understanding business regulations in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Supporting CleanTech innovation in New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Arts in communities
Government of New BrunswickSupport for new, emerging arts and cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Government of New BrunswickFinancial 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
Government of New BrunswickFinancing 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
Government of New BrunswickInterest-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

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
NB PowerFinancial 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
NB PowerRebates 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

Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $80,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Trust Fund
New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local GovernmentSupports environmental preservation projects in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Government of New BrunswickTax 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
Government of New BrunswickFunds 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
Government of New BrunswickGrants 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
Government of New BrunswickLoan 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
NB PowerSupports 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 BrunswickMoney 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
Government of New BrunswickFinancial 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

Grant and FundingClosed
Gender Equity Action Fund
Government of New BrunswickSupports community projects fostering gender equity in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Agro-Environmental Services
Government of New BrunswickFunding for agro-environmental services
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
Shannex IncorporatedSupport 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 BrunswickAgriculture 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 FundingOpen
Social Innovation Research Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Support for socially innovative research with community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Projects Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Early-stage research support for innovation development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
United Way of Central New Brunswick - Community Fund
United Way/Centraide (Central N.B./Region du Centre du N.B.) Inc.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
United Way/Centraide (Central N.B./Region du Centre du N.B.) Inc.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
Government of New BrunswickFinancial 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 BrunswickFunding 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Adjustment Services
Government of New BrunswickFunding to support human resource management
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 BrunswickFunds 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 BrunswickNew 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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