How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick?

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick is funded by Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)

What are CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick's eligibility criterias?

Focus on current and aspiring women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick. Available to both rural and urban women entrepreneurs. Targeted support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs.

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NS, Canada

Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Grant Providers

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)

Program status

Open

Overview of the CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick program

If you are a woman entrepreneur in New Brunswick, you can offer and receive one-on-one help with business planning, obtaining financing, innovating, exporting and more.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports projects aimed at empowering and supporting women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick through various initiatives. Eligible activities focus on consultation services, partnerships, entrepreneurship promotion, and cultural exchange programs.

Provision of Consultant Advisory Services to small and medium-sized businesses.
Atlantic Canadian Women in Growth Partnership to enhance participation among under-represented groups.
The W-Power initiative for promoting female entrepreneurship and sharing best practices.
International Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program to build lasting relationships with global entrepreneurs.
Virtual networking through Coffee Break and Mawiomi for collaboration and skill exchange.
Nujintuisga’tijig E’pijig platform for Indigenous women to sell crafts online.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 5,000

Launch of a new export strategy for female entrepreneurs

$ 6,000

Implement W-Power program for women entrepreneurs

$ 5,000

Conduct a series of leadership training sessions for women entrepreneurs

$ 3,000

Establish a mentorship program under the Atlantic Canadian Women in Growth Partnership

$ 3,000

Host quarterly Coffee Break networking events for women entrepreneurs

$ 4,000

Support for indigenous women entrepreneurs through Nujintuisga’tijig E’pijig

Eligibility criteria of the CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick program

Eligibility for this grant is centered on specific segments of the business community and the type of support needed.

The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur or aspiring woman entrepreneur.
The business must be located in New Brunswick, Canada.
Eligible businesses can be at the start-up, growth, or expansion stages.
Special support is available for Indigenous women entrepreneurs.

Who is eligible?

Women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick can apply for programs and services provided by Women in Business New Brunswick, including Indigenous women and those in under-represented groups such as newcomers, women with disabilities, rural women, and those in non-traditional trades and STEM fields.

Eligible expenses

The Women in Business New Brunswick offers various programs and projects to support women entrepreneurs in their business endeavors. These activities primarily focus on advisory services, partnership building, entrepreneurship promotion, and facilitating international exchanges.

Consultant Advisory Services Program offering advisory support and group trainings for women-led businesses.
Atlantic Canadian Women in Growth Partnership to enhance women’s presence in under-represented entrepreneurial gaps.
W-Power for promoting entrepreneurship and sharing best business practices among women.
International Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program for creating business connections internationally.
Coffee Break & Mawiomi to connect women entrepreneurs virtually for knowledge exchange.
Nujintuisga’tijig E’pijig, an online platform for Indigenous women to sell their crafts.

Eligible geographic areas

The grant mentioned does not specify particular eligible geographical areas for companies applying to it. Any specific location requirements are not detailed in the provided information.

Eligibility criteria of the CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick program

Women in Business New Brunswick offers various projects to support women entrepreneurs, including Consultant Advisory Services, Atlantic Canadian Women in Growth Partnership, W-Power, International Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program, Coffee Break & Mawiomi, and Nujintuisga’tijig E’pijig.

Quality of proposed project
Alignment with program objectives
Demonstrated need for support
Creativity and innovation
Feasibility and potential for success of the project
Potential impact on women entrepreneurs

How to apply to the CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick program

Check the eligibility criteria for the grant application Implications: Ensure that the applicant meets all the requirements set forth by Women in Business New Brunswick (WBNB) for the grant

Gather all necessary documentation and information Implications: Collect relevant documents and details needed for the application process

Complete the grant application form provided by WBNB Implications: Fill out the application form accurately and provide all requested information

Submit the completed application before the deadline Implications: Ensure timely submission of the grant application to be considered for funding

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Women in Business New Brunswick provides bilingual support in both rural and urban areas, ensuring accessibility to all women entrepreneurs in the region.
There is a dedicated officer for Indigenous women entrepreneurs, offering targeted assistance and support.

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