grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|closingDateMay 21, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of New Brunswick
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
  • Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed

grant_single_labels|preview

Get up to $15,000 to develop agrifood, fish, and aquaculture products.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible activities for this grant:
  • Market Assessment and Research
  • New Product Development
  • Specialized product testing
  • Design and development of nutritional or specialty labels
  • Tradeshows, Missions, Product Showcasing
  • Creative services for design of marketing materials
  • Development of online and offline marketing strategies
  • Farmer’s Market Development
  • Food and Beverages Tourism activities
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$15,000

Winnipeg
Creation of artisanal cheese products and local showcasing events

$15,000

Calgary
Launching Farmer's Market initiative with promotional materials and market strategies

$15,000

Vancouver
Launching an eco-friendly seafood product line with market research and development

$15,000

Toronto
Developing a new organic juice line and showcasing at major tradeshows

$15,000

Quebec City
Development of an online marketing strategy for a Maple Syrup company based

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Summary: The Market Development and Access program in New Brunswick supports food and beverage producers and processors in accessing new markets and enhancing market readiness through various eligible activities.
  • Eligible Applicants:
  • All food and beverage producers and processors in New Brunswick
  • Agriculture, Aquaculture and Seafood producers and associations
  • Agri-businesses, Aquaculture businesses and Seafood businesses not including food service enterprises such as restaurants and catering
  • Eligible Activities:
  • Market Assessment and Research
  • New Product Development
  • Market Access Certification
  • Tradeshows, Missions, Product Showcasing, Promotional Events
  • In-store culinary demos or sampling activities
  • Farmer’s Market Development
  • Food and Beverages Tourism for the Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries (AAF) Sectors

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

There are eligible types of companies for this grant program in New Brunswick:
  • Food and beverages producers and processors in New Brunswick
  • Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Seafood producers and associations
  • Agri-businesses, Aquaculture businesses, and Seafood businesses excluding food service enterprises

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
  • Food service enterprises such as restaurants and catering

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
  • Market assessment and research
  • New product development
  • Training activities
  • Specialized product testing
  • Design and development of nutritional labels
  • Tradeshow participation
  • Product showcasing
  • Marketing materials design
  • Website development
  • Direct-to-consumer activities

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:
  • Demonstrated market readiness and understanding of target markets.
  • Clear plan for market development and expansion into new markets.
  • Evidence of direct-to-consumer strategies and activities to increase sales.
  • Alignment with program objectives and guidelines.
  • Potential for regional collaboration and impact across provinces.

grant_single_labels|register

  • Contact appropriate Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff (Business Growth Officer, Development Officer, or Specialist) before applying.
  • Discuss the application with the departmental contacts

grant_single_labels|contact

Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca
Apply to this program