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Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Supports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) supports crop and livestock development through sector-based and regional economic development programming and the establishment of agricultural machinery usage cooperatives. Funding varies by stream, offering up to $150,000 per sector-based development project per year, up to $60,000 per year for regional opportunities (up to $120,000 over the life of the program), and up to $30,000 per year for shared machinery purchases (up to $100,000 over the life of the program).
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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 strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishing or updating an Agricultural Machinery Usage Cooperative to acquire, own, and manage farm machinery for shared use among members.
- Purchasing specialized agricultural machinery (excluding trucks and tractors) for shared use within an Agricultural Machinery Usage Cooperative.
- Delivering sector-based programming to build capacity and support economic growth in a crop or livestock sector over the next five years.
- Implementing a regional crop or livestock development project that creates new regional economic development opportunities.
Documents Needed
- Strategic plan supporting the requested sector-based programming (for sector-based programming applications only)
- Detailed program guidelines for the proposed sector-based program (for sector-based programming applications only)
- Written rationale for the project/program, including performance measures to assess medium- to long-term impact
- Formal business plan (for regional economic development opportunity applications only)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural machinery usage cooperatives (cooperative groups under the Co-operative Associations Act)
- Agricultural industry associations
- Agricultural producers (individuals or groups)
Who is not eligible
- For Agricultural Machinery Usage Cooperatives: cooperatives with fewer than 4 members.
- For Agricultural Machinery Usage Cooperatives: cooperatives that are not established (or in the process of establishing) under the Co-operative Associations Act.
- For Agricultural Machinery Usage Cooperatives: cooperatives that are not up-to-date in their reporting to the Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB).
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees to draft or update cooperative by-laws, including registration and incorporation costs.
- Purchase of specialized agricultural machinery/equipment for shared use (e.g., tillage, planting, crop protection, spreading materials such as fertilizer/manure/lime, and harvest equipment), excluding trucks and tractors.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Trucks (not eligible under the machinery purchase component for agricultural machinery usage cooperatives)
- Tractors (not eligible under the machinery purchase component for agricultural machinery usage cooperatives)
Processing and Agreement
- Program staff may review the application and may require the applicant to report on the impact of the funding received.
- Reporting requirements (if any) will be outlined in the letter of offer.
Additional information
- Applicants must review and comply with the program’s Administrative Guidelines prior to submitting an application.
- Applicants are responsible for obtaining any required permits, environmental approvals, or certifications needed to complete the project.
- Successful applicants may be required to report on the impact of the funding; specific reporting requirements will be outlined in the letter of offer.
- Projects demonstrating benefits impacting more than one province may be eligible for regional funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD). 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 Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)?
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) supports crop and livestock development through sector-based and regional economic development programming and the establishment of agricultural machinery usage cooperatives. Funding varies by stream, offering up to $150,000 per sector-based development project per year, up to $60,000 per year for regional opportunities (up to $120,000 over the life of the program), and up to $30,000 per year for shared machinery purchases (up to $100,000 over the life of the program).
How much funding can be received?
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) program?
To be eligible for the Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) program, you must:
Agricultural machinery usage cooperative (min. 4 members) established or being established under the Co-operative Associations Act and up-to-date with FCNB reporting.
Agricultural industry association, or an agricultural producer (individual or group).
Required plans/documentation (e.g., strategic plan/program guidelines for sector programming; business plan for regional opportunities).
What expenses are eligible under Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)?
Establishing or updating an Agricultural Machinery Usage Cooperative to acquire, own, and manage farm machinery for shared use among members.
Purchasing specialized agricultural machinery (excluding trucks and tractors) for shared use within an Agricultural Machinery Usage Cooperative.
Delivering sector-based programming to build capacity and support economic growth in a crop or livestock sector over the next five years.
Implementing a regional crop or livestock development project that creates new regional economic development opportunities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca.
Where is the Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) available?
The Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD) is a Grant and Funding
