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Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies

Q: How much funding can be received?

Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies program?

To be eligible for the Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies program, you must: Must be a member municipality of the AFMNB. Must adopt a council resolution confirming participation. Must commit to a commercial signage language policy by March 2026.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies?

You can contact Francophone Association of New Brunswick Municipalities (AFMNB) by email at communications@afmnb.org or by phone at 506-542-2622.

Q: Where is the Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies available?

The Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies program is available the province of New Brunswick.

Q: Is the Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

NB, Canada

Financial support for municipalities updating commercial linguistic signage

Grant and Funding

Francophone Association of New Brunswick Municipalities

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Public administration

Location

New Brunswick

Legal structures

Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Language Minorities

Overview

This program provides financial assistance of up to $4,000 per business to support municipalities updating commercial signage in line with local linguistic reality. It aims to strengthen French linguistic vitality by helping municipal members design, produce and install new external signage in their communities.

Activities funded

Updating and installing new commercial signage to reflect the community’s linguistic landscape.
Developing and adopting a municipal policy or by-law on commercial language signage.

Documents Needed

Final report including required information on completed signage work
Receipts grouped in a single PDF, in chronological order with clear net totals
Contact details of the person authorized to sign funding applications for the municipality
Completed online application form responses

Eligibility

Applicant must be a municipality that is a member of the AFMNB.
Municipal council must adopt a resolution confirming participation in the project.
Municipality must commit to adopting a commercial signage language policy by March 2026.
Installation of the new signage must be completed by March 31, 2026.
A final report with receipts must be submitted by May 2026.

Who is eligible?

Municipalities that are members of the Association francophone des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick (AFMNB).

Eligible expenses

External design, fabrication and installation costs for commercial signage.

Eligible geographic areas

Municipalities in the province of New Brunswick that are AFMNB members.

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare Municipal Commitment
- Adopt a municipal council resolution confirming participation in the Afficher le paysage en français project.
- Confirm the municipality’s commitment to adopt a commercial signage language policy before March 2026.
Step 2: Compile Application Information
- Gather contact information of the person authorized to sign funding applications.
- Prepare responses to all questions listed on the online form.
- Assemble all receipts into a single PDF, in chronological order with clear net totals.
Step 3: Complete Online Form
- Access the encrypted Jotform platform via the provided web link.
- Enter all required information and upload the receipts PDF.
- Ensure all items in the reminder list are completed before starting, as work cannot be saved mid-way.
Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the full application via the online form by the end of the day on March 23, 2026.
- Click SUBMIT before closing the window to avoid losing the information entered.

Additional information

Only expenses supported by detailed proof of payment will be accepted for reimbursement.
The final report must be submitted by May 2026.
The total fund envelope will be shared among municipalities based on the number of applications received.
The fund is financed by the New Brunswick Department of Intergovernmental Affairs through the Program for the Provision of Services in the Official Languages.

Contacts

communications@afmnb.org

506-542-2622

NB, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Incentive Fund for Signage and Language Policies. 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.