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Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program
Funding for New Brunswick fruit and vegetable producers
Last Update: June 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 1, 2027
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program supports New Brunswick fruit and mixed vegetable producers with funding to increase production and improve local food self-sufficiency. Eligible work includes season extension and CEA technologies, storage and cooling systems, on-farm equipment, and commercial irrigation equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 1, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adopting season extension and controlled environment agriculture technologies.
- Enhancing on-farm storage, cooling, freezing, and pre-cooling capacity.
- Purchasing equipment to improve production efficiency or expand production capacity.
- Installing commercial irrigation systems for field-grown fruit and vegetables.
Documents Needed
- Most recent tax return showing gross farm revenue.
- Line 9659 from T2042 or Schedule 125 of the T2 tax return.
- Formal business plan or FVID questionnaire for new entrants or applicants with limited experience.
- Detailed business plan for projects seeking enhanced support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New Brunswick fruit producers.
- New Brunswick mixed vegetable producers.
- New entrants targeting commercial-scale production.
Who is not eligible
- Producers outside New Brunswick.
- Applicants whose project is not related to fruit or mixed vegetable production.
- New entrants without a commercial-scale production goal.
Eligible expenses
- Season extension and controlled environment agriculture equipment and materials.
- On-farm cooling, freezing, storage, and pre-cooling systems.
- Commercial irrigation equipment and related components.
- Off-farm hired labor for site preparation, assembly, and installation, where eligible.
- Equipment and building components for on-farm production and storage facilities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Replacement of existing season extension, CEA, or irrigation equipment with similar capacity.
- Disposable or one-season materials, such as thin wall drip tape or field row covers.
- Transportation units for produce.
- Small manual tools and household-type irrigation equipment.
- Processing equipment, tractors, land improvement, fertilizers, seeds, and similar farm inputs.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed as received until funding is exhausted.
- Projects are evaluated and selected based on program guidelines and merit.
- Assessment considers project description, fit with the applicant’s situation, impact, budget, involvement of other producers, and applicant experience.
- Reporting on funding impact may be required after approval.
Additional information
- Applicants should review the administrative guidelines before applying.
- Permits, environmental approvals, and certifications may be required for the project.
- Applications can be submitted by email or mail.
- Applicants are encouraged to discuss their project with Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program Program
What is the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program?
The Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program supports New Brunswick fruit and mixed vegetable producers with funding to increase production and improve local food self-sufficiency. Eligible work includes season extension and CEA technologies, storage and cooling systems, on-farm equipment, and commercial irrigation equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program program?
To be eligible for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program program, you must:
New Brunswick fruit or mixed vegetable producers.
Project carried out in New Brunswick.
Business plan or FVID questionnaire required for new entrants.
What expenses are eligible under Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program?
Adopting season extension and controlled environment agriculture technologies.
Enhancing on-farm storage, cooling, freezing, and pre-cooling capacity.
Purchasing equipment to improve production efficiency or expand production capacity.
Installing commercial irrigation systems for field-grown fruit and vegetables.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program available?
The Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program is a Grant and Funding