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Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)

Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers with production improvements

Offered by

Government of New Brunswick

Official source: www2.gnb.ca

Source change captured June 15, 2026

Funding available: $ 45,000; Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline: Unspecified
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply: Established New Brunswick cranberry growers; See full eligibility

Overview

The Cranberry Industry Development Program provides up to $50,000 per year per applicant to support New Brunswick cranberry growers in expanding production, improving varieties, adopting new technologies, and increasing water retention capacity. Eligible activities include bed renovation or construction, establishing higher-yielding or more marketable varieties, purchasing specialized equipment, and expanding existing man-made ponds.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding: $45,000
Maximum share of project costs: 50%

Financing goals

Increase performance through digital transformation
Optimize production processes
Renovate or expand facilities

Eligible candidates

Location: New Brunswick
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: Rural or Northern Residents
Canadians
Legal structures: For-profit business, Sole proprietorship

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 2

Latest changes

June 15, 2026

Cranberry program expanded and updated

The program now adds new bed construction and pond expansion, updates deadlines and funding limits, and revises the priority structure.

The Cranberry Industry Development Program now covers new bed construction and pond expansion in addition to renovation, improved varieties, and equipment, and the eligible scope has been broadened across multiple elements. The program also shifts key deadlines to June 15th, 2026 for Elements A and B, October 30th, 2026 for Element C, and December 1st, 2026 for Element D, while the annual maximum contribution changes from $45,000.00 per year per applicant to $50,000.00 per applicant per year. Funding terms were also revised: Element A is now a flat rate of $10,000 per acre up to five acres, Element B remains 50% of eligible costs up to $9,000 CAD per acre for rooted plugs or $5,000 CAD per acre for non-rooted cuttings, Element C increases to a maximum of $30,000 per applicant, and Element D now provides 50% of eligible costs up to $30,000. The application instructions now require site visits for renovation and/or construction projects, use updated tables and planting-date details, and

Official source: www2.gnb.ca

June 15, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Established New Brunswick cranberry growers
Cranberry producers with one acre or more of cranberry beds

Who is not eligible

Cranberry growers that are not established in New Brunswick.
Cranberry operations with less than one acre of cranberry beds.
Applicants that are not members in good standing of Canneberges NB Cranberries.
Projects where the activities will be carried out outside New Brunswick.

Eligible expenses

Renovation and construction costs for cranberry beds, including site preparation, grading, dike construction, sand application, and leveling.
Plant material costs for rooted plugs or non-rooted cuttings, including shipping, royalty fees, and brokerage fees.
Monitoring technologies, innovative small-scale equipment, and harvesting totes.
Costs associated with expanding existing man-made ponds.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Drainage.
Irrigation equipment.
Fertilizer.
Weed and pest control.
Costs incurred before April 1, 2026, unless otherwise indicated in the letter of offer.

Eligible geographic areas

New Brunswick

Activities funded

Renovate existing cranberry beds or construct new cranberry beds.
Establish higher-yielding or more marketable cranberry varieties.
Adopt new cranberry production technologies and purchase specialized equipment.
Expand existing man-made ponds to increase water retention capacity.

How to apply

Step 1: Discuss your project with Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff before applying.
- Contact a Business Growth Officer, Development Officer, or Specialist.
Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete the required plan and supporting information for your project element.
- Include any required quotation, invoice, or proof of payment documents.
Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application by email to Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca.
- Or mail it to the Sustainable CAP Program Administrator, Industry Financial Programs, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, PO Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1.

Documents Needed

Cranberry bed plan or written project plan, depending on the element
Written description of the proposed activities
List of cranberry varieties to be planted, where applicable
Quotation or invoice for equipment or technology purchases
Proof of payment for eligible purchases

Selection criteria

Priority is given to Elements A and B.
Priority is given to farms that have not received funding from this program during the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (2023-2028).
Second priority is given to Element C, and last priority is given to Element D.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed after the application deadline for the relevant element.
NBDAAF staff may verify project sites, plant density, plant health, or other requirements before claims are processed.
Approved applicants receive a letter of offer with reporting requirements.
Proof of payment may be required before funding is provided.

Additional information

The maximum total contribution under the program is $50,000 per applicant per year.
Applications for Elements A and B are reviewed after the June 15, 2026 deadline.
First consideration is given to farms that have not received funding from this program during the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (2023-2028).
Second priority is given to Element C, and last priority is given to Element D.

Contacts

Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) Program

What is the Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)?

How much funding can be received?

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $45,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) program?

To be eligible for the Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) program, you must: Established New Brunswick cranberry growers with 1+ acre of cranberry beds Activities must be carried out in New Brunswick Member in good standing of Canneberges NB Cranberries

What expenses are eligible under Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)?

Renovation and construction costs for cranberry beds, including site preparation, grading, dike construction, sand application, and leveling. Plant material costs for rooted plugs or non-rooted cuttings, including shipping, royalty fees, and brokerage fees. Monitoring technologies, innovative small-scale equipment, and harvesting totes. Costs associated with expanding existing man-made ponds.