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Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)

Q: How much funding can be received?

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $45000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)?

Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) is funded by Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Q: 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

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)?

You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca.

Q: Where is the Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) available?

The Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) program is available the province of New Brunswick.

Last Update: January 19, 2026

NB, Canada

Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies

Grant and Funding

Government of New Brunswick

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Location

New Brunswick

Legal structures

For-profit business
Sole proprietorship

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Rural or Northern Residents
Canadians

Overview

The Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP) provides up to $45,000 per year per applicant to support established New Brunswick cranberry growers in improving yield, marketability, and production practices. Eligible activities include establishing higher-yielding or more marketable cranberry varieties in renovated beds, renovating existing beds, and adopting new technologies or purchasing specialized equipment that enhances cranberry production in New Brunswick.

Activities funded

Establish higher-yielding or more marketable cranberry varieties in renovated cranberry beds.
Renovate existing cranberry beds in preparation for replanting.
Adopt new production technologies and/or acquire specialized equipment to improve cranberry production practices.

Eligibility

Be an established New Brunswick cranberry grower with one acre or more of cranberry beds.
Be a member in good standing of Canneberges NB Cranberries.
Carry out the proposed activities within the province of New Brunswick.
Submit the required supporting documentation for the selected program element (e.g., bed plan and activity description; and for Element C, an explanation of productivity/efficiency gains plus a quotation or invoice).
Ensure the project costs are incurred on or after April 1, 2025 (and, where applicable, after project approval unless otherwise stated in the letter of offer).

Who is eligible?

New Brunswick cranberry growers
Cranberry farming / cranberry production industry

Who is not eligible

Cranberry growers that are not established in New Brunswick.
Cranberry operations with less than one (1) 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 the province of New Brunswick.

Eligible expenses

Purchase of eligible cranberry plant material (rooted plugs or unrooted cuttings/vines), including shipping, royalty fees, and brokerage fees.
Bed renovation costs, including destruction of existing plants, breaking up and removal of root mass, sanding, bed levelling, and contouring.
Purchase of monitoring technologies.
Purchase of innovative small-scale equipment.
Purchase of harvesting totes/bins.

Eligible geographic areas

New Brunswick (activities must be carried out within the province).

Selection criteria

Priority is given to projects under Element A (establishment of higher yielding varieties or those with improved marketability).
If approved Element A applications collectively exceed the program’s annual funding allotment, funding will be prorated across eligible projects.

How to apply

Discuss with DAAF staff

Contact a Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist to discuss your project before applying
Use the Crop Sector Development (Branch) contact list on gnb.ca to find the appropriate DAAF contact

Confirm your eligibility

Confirm you are an established New Brunswick cranberry grower with one acre or more of cranberry beds
Ensure activities will be carried out within New Brunswick
Ensure you are a member in good standing of Canneberges NB Cranberries

Choose a program element

Select the CIDP element you are applying to (A: varieties establishment, B: bed renovation, or C: technology/equipment)
Verify you meet the applicable element requirements and deadlines

Prepare project documentation

Prepare a cranberry bed plan and written description of activities (including Table 3, where applicable)
Include a timeline (for bed renovation replanting, where applicable)
Provide an estimate (dollar value) of how the funding will contribute to the growth and sustainability of the operation

Gather required supporting documents

For Element A, list the varieties being planted (Appendix 1) and ensure plugs are foundation-level virus indexed or provide a strong rationale if not listed
For Element C, include a copy of the quotation or invoice, as applicable, and explain how the purchase improves productivity and/or efficiency

Check guidelines and approvals

Review the SCAP Administrative Guidelines before submitting your application
Ensure any necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications are obtained for the project

Submit your application

Submit the completed application by email to Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca or by mail to the Sustainable CAP Program Administrator (DAAF), PO Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1
Submit by the applicable deadline: Element A (June 30, 2025), Element B (August 30, 2025), or Element C (January 21, 2026)

Additional information

The maximum total contribution under the program is $45,000 per applicant per year.
DAAF staff will verify plant density and plant health (Element A) and verify renovations followed recommended practices (Element B) before claims are processed.
Applicants are responsible for obtaining any required permits, environmental approvals, or certifications needed to complete their project.
Applicants may be required to report on the impact of the funding received; reporting requirements will be outlined in the letter of offer.

Contacts

Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca

NB, Canada

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP). 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.