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Apple Industry Development Program
Supports apple orchard development in New Brunswick
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
August 1, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The Apple Industry Development Program supports New Brunswick apple producers with orchard development and apple storage improvements. It funds new orchard trees, support systems, top-grafted trees, and selected storage and orchard establishment technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishment of new apple orchards and support systems
- Top grafting of apple trees
- Improvement of apple storage systems and fruit quality assurance technologies
- Orchard establishment improvements using soil fumigation and in-field irrigation
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of land ownership
- Written orchard or project description
- Five-year planting plan, when applying for new orchard trees
- Proof of payment
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Apple growers in New Brunswick
- New entrants planning commercial-scale apple production
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not in compliance with applicable conflict of interest rules
Eligible expenses
- New orchard trees and support systems
- Top-grafted trees
- Storage room monitoring and regulating equipment, calibration gas and canisters, and specialized fruit quality equipment
- Soil fumigation and in-field irrigation systems
- On-farm constructed wooden bins
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Replacement trees for missing or dead trees previously funded by other programs
- Orchard plantings or purchases made before April 1, 2026
- Building infrastructure
- Refrigeration systems
- Computer hardware
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Projects are prorated if requested eligible trees and support systems exceed the annual funding allotment.
- Projects may be reviewed based on available budget.
- Projects must meet quality requirements at inspection to remain eligible for funding.
How to apply
- Step 1: Discuss your application with Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff before applying.
- Contact a Business Growth Officer, Development Officer, or Specialist.
- Step 2: Prepare your application.
- Complete the required application materials and supporting information.
- Step 3: Submit your application by email or mail.
- Email applications to Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca.
- Mail applications to the Sustainable CAP Program Administrator in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications for Element A are reviewed after the August 1 deadline.
- Element B applications are reviewed as received starting May 1, 2026.
- Applications are reviewed until December 1, 2026 or until funding is exhausted.
- Applicants may receive a letter of offer with reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Applicants should review the administrative guidelines before applying.
- Applicants are responsible for obtaining any required permits, environmental approvals, or certifications.
- Applicants may be required to report on the impact of the funding received.
- Applications should be discussed with Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff before submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Apple Industry Development Program Program
What is the Apple Industry Development Program?
The Apple Industry Development Program supports New Brunswick apple producers with orchard development and apple storage improvements. It funds new orchard trees, support systems, top-grafted trees, and selected storage and orchard establishment technologies.
How much funding can be received?
Apple Industry Development Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Apple Industry Development Program program?
To be eligible for the Apple Industry Development Program program, you must:
Activities must be in New Brunswick.
Applicant must be AGNB member or approved new entrant.
Applicant must own the orchard land.
What expenses are eligible under Apple Industry Development Program?
Establishment of new apple orchards and support systems
Top grafting of apple trees
Improvement of apple storage systems and fruit quality assurance technologies
Orchard establishment improvements using soil fumigation and in-field irrigation
Who can I contact for more information about the Apple Industry Development Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Apple Industry Development Program available?
The Apple Industry Development Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Apple Industry Development Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Apple Industry Development Program is a Grant and Funding