Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of New Brunswick

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.

View Government of New Brunswick's website for more information.

115 programs

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
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
New Brunswick Athlete Assistance Program (NBAAP)
Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Financial support for eligible New Brunswick athletes
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
New Brunswick Bilingualism Support Program (NBBSP)
Government of New Brunswick
Support for bilingualism initiatives in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
New Brunswick Day 2026
Government of New Brunswick
Celebrates the province’s history, culture and people
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Fully refundable R&D tax credit for New Brunswick corporations
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB)
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Ostomy / incontinence program
Government of New Brunswick, Government of Québec
Financial support for ostomy appliances
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Political Contribution Tax Credit for Corporations
Government of Ontario, Government of New Brunswick
Ontario corporate tax credit for political contributions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,294 $
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Portable Rent Supplement Program
Government of New Brunswick
Rent support for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Preconstruction and Infrastructure Fund to Support Housing
Government of New Brunswick
Support for housing development planning and infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Professional and organizational development in museology program
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for museum training and organizational development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Promotional travel assistance program
Government of New Brunswick
Promotional travel support for screen industry professionals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Property tax abatement program
Government of New Brunswick
Tax relief for approved heritage restorations
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, Canada
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
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rural Economy Fund
Government of New Brunswick
Support for rural economic growth in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rural and Indigenous housing program
Government of New Brunswick
Affordable housing support for rural households
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (NB)
Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sheep Flock Renewal and Improvement Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for New Brunswick sheep flock improvement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit for eligible New Brunswick investors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Student Entrepreneurship
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (NB)
Interest-free support for student summer 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
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
Government of New Brunswick, Executive Council Office
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
NB, Canada
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
NB, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Tenders Online — New Brunswick Opportunities Network
Government of New Brunswick, Service New Brunswick (SNB)
Opportunities to sell to the Government of New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Total Development Fund
Government of New Brunswick
Supports strategic development and competitiveness
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Touring and presenting grant
Government of New Brunswick
Support for touring and presenting arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Training and Skill Development (TSD)
Government of New Brunswick
Training support for a faster return to work
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 85 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tuition reimbursement bursaries for paramedic and emergency medical technician students
Government of New Brunswick
Tuition reimbursement for paramedic and EMT training
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Government of New Brunswick, Transportation and Infrastructure
Vehicle accessibility retrofit support for residents
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
WSP-ECE Handbook Insert: ECE Wage Grid Guidelines
Government of New Brunswick
Supports early childhood educator wage top-ups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)
Compensates New Brunswick producers for wildlife damage
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Working NB Employers
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Access support from a workforce consultant in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriInvest
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), La Financière agricole (FADQ), Government of New Brunswick
Risk management support for producers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2027 Games of the Francophonie call for artists
Government of New Brunswick
Support for selected New Brunswick artists
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agro-Environmental Services
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Department of Social Development New Brunswick
Supports 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
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Apple Industry Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports apple orchard development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts organizations operational assistance
Government of New Brunswick
Operational support for New Brunswick arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Book Publishers - Operations Grant
Government of New Brunswick, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta
Operational support for publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 240,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Business Navigators - NB
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB)
Help understanding business regulations in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Renewal Funding
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for local infrastructure renewal
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorations and celebrations program
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for New Brunswick heritage commemorations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2026
Closing date : October 31, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Council of the Federation Literacy Award
Government of New Brunswick
Recognition for literacy leadership in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
From $150 to $150
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers with production improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Créarts
Government of New Brunswick
Arts education support for schools
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Government of New Brunswick, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Recovery support after natural disasters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Trust Fund
New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government, Government of New Brunswick
Funding for environmental projects in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fine Craft Industry Development Program
Government of New Brunswick
Craft sector development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gender Equity Action Fund (GEAF)
Government of New Brunswick
Support for community-led gender equity projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gender-based violence action fund
Government of New Brunswick
Supports gender-based violence initiatives in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW)
Government of New Brunswick
Supports watershed projects on working lands
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Fair 2026
Government of New Brunswick
School heritage research support and recognition
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of New Brunswick

N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program

New Brunswick Athlete Assistance Program (NBAAP)

New Brunswick Bilingualism Support Program (NBBSP)

New Brunswick Day 2026

New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit

Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship

Ostomy / incontinence program

Political Contribution Tax Credit for Corporations

Portable Rent Supplement Program

Preconstruction and Infrastructure Fund to Support Housing

Professional and organizational development in museology program

Promotional travel assistance program

Property tax abatement program

Risk Management and Food Safety

Rural Economy Fund

Rural and Indigenous housing program

Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion

Sheep Flock Renewal and Improvement Program

Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program

Student Entrepreneurship

Support for Translation and Interpretation Program

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick

Tenders Online — New Brunswick Opportunities Network

Total Development Fund

Touring and presenting grant

Training and Skill Development (TSD)

Tuition reimbursement bursaries for paramedic and emergency medical technician students

Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities

WSP-ECE Handbook Insert: ECE Wage Grid Guidelines

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

Working NB Employers

AgriInvest

2027 Games of the Francophonie call for artists

Agro-Environmental Services

Apple Industry Development Program

Arts organizations operational assistance

Book Publishers - Operations Grant

Business Navigators - NB

Capital Renewal Funding

Commemorations and celebrations program

Council of the Federation Literacy Award

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)

Créarts

Disaster Financial Assistance Program

Environmental Trust Fund

Fine Craft Industry Development Program

Gender Equity Action Fund (GEAF)

Gender-based violence action fund

Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW)

Heritage Fair 2026