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Fine Craft Industry Development Program
Craft sector development in New Brunswick
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 6,000
Deadline
October 15, 2025
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Craft industry entrepreneurs with a principal residence in New Brunswick for at least 12 consecutive months before the application date.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Programme de développement de l’industrie des métiers d’art supports craft industry entrepreneurs in New Brunswick with $2,000 to $4,000 for professional development and $6,000 for market development. It helps cover workshops, mentorship with recognized artisans, and strategic market-building initiatives such as catalogs, banners, websites, and other digital tools.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Virtual or in-person workshops and other professional development activities
- Mentorship by a recognized artisan in a related discipline
- Strategic wholesale opportunities in new national and international markets
- Initiatives to identify new strategic markets and prepare access to them, including catalogs, banners, ads, websites, and other digital initiatives
- Participation in in-person and virtual industry events
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Craft industry entrepreneurs with a principal residence in New Brunswick for at least 12 consecutive months before the application date.
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with professional development opportunities
- Costs associated with participation in in-person and virtual industry events
- Costs associated with brand promotion and market preparation
Selection criteria
- General and contextual information about the organization
- The nature and quality of the work described in the application
- Potential impacts
How to apply
- Consult the guidelines on the Arts Culture NB Grants Portal for important information on the program criteria.
- Visit subventions.artsculturenb.ca and click Inscrivez-vous ici.
- Select the appropriate registration option.
- Complete the form and click Submit.
- Use the notification email to create or reset your password.
- Create your password and click Submit to activate your account.
Additional information
- Consult the Status of the Artist publication for the definition of a professional artist.
- For remuneration, consult the most appropriate recommended minimum fees listed in a fee schedule maintained by an association in the Registry of Accreditations.
- If no remuneration scale is available, a justification is still encouraged.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fine Craft Industry Development Program Program
What is the Fine Craft Industry Development Program?
The Programme de développement de l’industrie des métiers d’art supports craft industry entrepreneurs in New Brunswick with $2,000 to $4,000 for professional development and $6,000 for market development. It helps cover workshops, mentorship with recognized artisans, and strategic market-building initiatives such as catalogs, banners, websites, and other digital tools.
How much funding can be received?
Fine Craft Industry Development Program Funds up to $6,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Fine Craft Industry Development Program program?
To be eligible for the Fine Craft Industry Development Program program, you must:
The applicant must be a craft sector entrepreneur.
The applicant must have maintained a principal residence in New Brunswick for at least 12 consecutive months before the application date.
The applicant must show that the project supports active management of their professional path and can be completed successfully.
What expenses are eligible under Fine Craft Industry Development Program?
Virtual or in-person workshops and other professional development activities
Mentorship by a recognized artisan in a related discipline
Strategic wholesale opportunities in new national and international markets
Initiatives to identify new strategic markets and prepare access to them, including catalogs, banners, ads, websites, and other digital initiatives
Participation in in-person and virtual industry events
Who can I contact for more information about the Fine Craft Industry Development Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at culture@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-453-2555.
Where is the Fine Craft Industry Development Program available?
The Fine Craft Industry Development Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Fine Craft Industry Development Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fine Craft Industry Development Program is a Grant and Funding