Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of New Brunswick
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Government of New Brunswick actively promotes economic growth by offering various grants and funding programs to support businesses and non-profit organizations. Through initiatives like the Small Business Investor Tax Credit and support from Opportunities New Brunswick, the province fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and community development.
37 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Government of New BrunswickFunds to make vehicles accessible
Eligible Funding
- Max. $8,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Government of New BrunswickAgri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Max. $90,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT 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

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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Student Entrepreneurship
Government of New BrunswickInterest-free loans to New Brunswick student operated businesses
Eligible Funding
- Max. $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
Livestock Incentive Loan Program
Government of New BrunswickLoan guarantee for New Brunswick livestock purchase
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

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

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

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

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
- Max. $2,500
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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

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

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 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

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

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
- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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

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
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Government of New BrunswickCompensation for New Brunswick crop or livestock loss
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
Junior Mining Assistance Program
Government of New BrunswickFunding for junior mining companies in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Film — Promotional Travel Assistance
Government of New BrunswickFunds for New Brunswick film producers to go to film festivals and events
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Tenders Online — New Brunswick Opportunities Network
Government of New BrunswickOpportunities to sell to the Government of New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

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

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

Grant and FundingOpen
Risk Management and Food Safety
Government of New BrunswickFunding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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
- Max. $45,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Government of New BrunswickFunding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Max. $35,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
Government of New BrunswickFinancial assistance for translation in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

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

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 FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New BrunswickAgriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development and Access
Government of New BrunswickFunding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Max. $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
- Max. $50,000
- 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
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION