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Cannabis education and awareness fund
Supports responsible cannabis use through education, awareness and research
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund supports individuals, organizations and provincial government entities undertaking New Brunswick-focused initiatives that build knowledge and promote informed, responsible cannabis choices. Funding supports cannabis education and awareness, research on cannabis and consumption, and policies and programs addressing responsible use, harm reduction and corporate social responsibility in cannabis distribution and sale.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Education and awareness programs related to cannabis, including prevention of misuse, responsible use and reducing adverse health effects.
- Development and implementation of policies and programs addressing responsible cannabis consumption, reduced adverse health effects, and corporate social responsibility in cannabis distribution and sale.
- Research projects on cannabis and its consumption.
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals and organizations.
- Departments, corporations or agencies of the government of the Province of New Brunswick.
Eligible expenses
- Costs of initiatives related to the purposes set out in the Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund Act may be reimbursed.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that further commercial goals or support the cannabis industry, including discovering new cannabis strains or developing TCH/CBD extraction technology.
- Promotion or education of a cannabis brand.
- Promotion of cannabis consumption, including for medical purposes.
- Development or promotion of cannabis-related medical products.
- Research, programs or campaigns focused on therapeutic outcomes or cannabis use to treat health conditions.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick: projects must focus on and benefit people in the province.
Selection criteria
- Project description: 25%.
- Experience of the Organization or Applicant: 15%.
- Adherence / applicability to funding priorities: 20%.
- Methodology: 30%; environmental scan: 10%.
- Budget: Meets or Does Not Meet Requirements.
How to apply
- Send the application to CEAFund/FondsESMC@gnb.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility before consideration by the Advisory Committee, which meets quarterly.
- The Advisory Committee may request clarification or supplementary information and may dismiss applications.
- Applicants are notified of the decision in writing.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement that sets out reporting requirements.
- There is no appeal process; applicants may re-apply after addressing concerns identified by the Committee.
Additional information
- The Fund aims to build knowledge and reliable data about the long-range implications of legalized cannabis to inform future policy and program development.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cannabis education and awareness fund Program
What is the Cannabis education and awareness fund?
The Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund supports individuals, organizations and provincial government entities undertaking New Brunswick-focused initiatives that build knowledge and promote informed, responsible cannabis choices. Funding supports cannabis education and awareness, research on cannabis and consumption, and policies and programs addressing responsible use, harm reduction and corporate social responsibility in cannabis distribution and sale.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Cannabis education and awareness fund program?
To be eligible for the Cannabis education and awareness fund program, you must:
The project must align with the purposes set out in the Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund Act.
The project must focus on and benefit people in New Brunswick.
Cannabis must remain a clear and central component when an initiative also includes other substances.
What expenses are eligible under Cannabis education and awareness fund?
Costs of initiatives related to the purposes set out in the Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund Act may be reimbursed.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cannabis education and awareness fund?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at CEAFund/FondsESMC@gnb.ca.
Where is the Cannabis education and awareness fund available?
The Cannabis education and awareness fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Cannabis education and awareness fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cannabis education and awareness fund is a Grant and Funding