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Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of agriculture business planning, skills development and awareness training.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in strategic events and projects focused on new training, management concepts, or technology adoption.
- Specialized training for farm managers and employees in areas such as management, marketing, production, and innovation.
- One-on-one mentoring initiatives to strengthen management and technical skills for agricultural producers and new entrants.
- Development and implementation of business or value-added plans for agricultural producers and organizations.
- Public awareness projects and group training initiatives related to the agriculture sector in New Brunswick.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)
- Agri-businesses
- Indigenous Peoples or Organizations in the agriculture sector
- Agricultural industry organizations and associations
Who is not eligible
- Companies seeking funding for entertainment, capital purchases, software, or licensing expenses.
- Businesses intending to cover costs for activities that are already directly funded under other Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programming or government programs.
- Organizations planning to claim expenses for nutrition breaks, lunches, or similar hospitality-related costs.
Eligible expenses
- Strategic event and project participation costs for training and skills development.
- Professional fees and services for the development, implementation, and benchmarking of business plans.
- Initial investment in financial information technology applications that support business process management and data analysis.
- Group training expenses for specialized topics such as management, marketing, production, human resource management, value-added processes, innovation, and technology.
- Rental of facilities and specialized equipment for training or events.
- Consultant and speaker fees for training events or organizational meetings.
- Travel expenses for approved training and investigative travel, within provincial guidelines.
- Administrative costs related to training projects (up to 10% of eligible costs).
- Translation costs related to program activities (up to 100% of eligible expenses).
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Additional information
- Applicants must review the administrative guidelines before applying to ensure compliance.
- Reporting on the impact of received funding may be required, as outlined in the offer letter.
- Applicants are responsible for securing any necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications for their project.
- Projects that benefit more than one province may qualify for regional funding consideration.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education?
Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of agriculture business planning, skills development and awareness training.
How much funding can be received?
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education program?
To be eligible for the Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education program, you must:
Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)
Agri-businesses
What expenses are eligible under Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education?
Participation in strategic events and projects focused on new training, management concepts, or technology adoption.
Specialized training for farm managers and employees in areas such as management, marketing, production, and innovation.
One-on-one mentoring initiatives to strengthen management and technical skills for agricultural producers and new entrants.
Development and implementation of business or value-added plans for agricultural producers and organizations.
Public awareness projects and group training initiatives related to the agriculture sector in New Brunswick.
Who can I contact for more information about the Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at sustainable.cap@gnb.ca.
Where is the Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education available?
The Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education is a Grant and Funding
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